Best Lawyers in America for Tax Law
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Vince Ward is McDaniel Wolff 's managing member and co-leads its tax and corporate law practice. Vince’s practice focuses on a wide range of taxation and business law matters involving a diverse group of industries, regularly providing counsel to multi-state retailers, manufacturers, logistics companies, commercial real estate developers, regulated lenders, and many others. Vince frequently assists clients with business mergers and acquisitions , commercial real estate transactions , ta...
Melissa Busley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Melissa practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Busley since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melissa Busley is held by other lawyers.
Don H. Goode is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Don H. practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Don H. Goode since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Don H. Goode is held by other lawyers.
Randolph Fletcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Randolph practices law in Durham, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Randolph Fletcher since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area...
Erica K. Williams brings more than 25 years of comprehensive and sophisticated estate planning services to high net-worth individuals and families. She earned the designation as an Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, awarded to estate planning professionals who meet stringent requirements of experience, knowledge, education professional reputation, and character. Erica is experienced in all aspects of tax planning, including...
Peter T. Beach is a tax attorney with Sheehan Phinney in Manchester, New Hampshire. His practice focuses on Tax Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Litigation and Controversy – Tax. Since 1984, Peter has worked exclusively in the field of taxation, advising businesses and organizations on complex tax matters involving transactions, structuring, and disputes with taxing authorities. Peter began his legal career as a tax associate with Miller & Chevalier in Washington, DC. He joine...
Scott Ludwig advises a broad range of clients on corporate and tax issues in corporate acquisitions and sales, including the negotiation, drafting and reviewing of acquisition and sale documents. He is experienced in advising companies in high technology, life sciences, biotechnology and traditional products and services, including start-up and established companies. Scott utilizes a team approach by working closely with each client's advisors. This team approach has, over the years, proven t...
Mark W. Schweighofer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Tax Law. Mark W. practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Mark W. Schweighofer since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark W. Schweighofer is held by other lawyers.
Matthew R. Ottemann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Matthew R. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew R. Ottemann since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew...
Carl Crow, a Partner in Perkins Coie's Federal Tax Group, focuses his practice on taxable and tax-free mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs and separations, debt and equity financings, leveraged buyouts, intellectual property transfers, international business transactions, partnership and limited liability company formations, executive compensation, and the taxation of special entities, such as S corporations, master limited partnerships, and international shipping companies.
Bill's law practice focuses on a wide variety of tax, corporate and business matters, including deferred compensation, equity based incentive plans and the purchase and sale of owner-managed businesses - with an emphasis on developing exit strategies for the family or closely-held business owner. He also counsels clients on various federal, state and local tax issues. Thriving on creative solutions to complex issues, and believing that “if you are through changing, you are through&rdquo...
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