Payne Tax Lawyers

I am a business lawyer, and I have been helping businesses resolve the many legal issues they face, both common and extraordinary, since 1990.

My clients range from startups to middle market companies to Fortune 500 companies. I combine an extensive business and legal education with a wealth of hands-on experience to create solutions that are innovative, yet practical and cost-effective. I particularly enjoy tackling issues that are out of the ordinary. Rather than telling my client something can’t be done, I find alternatives, and assess risks so my client can make an informed business decision.

Located near Wright-Patterson AFB, my law firm is a business and commercial litigation law firm, with a 20+ year presence in Beavercreek, greater Dayton, and the Miami Valley areas.

We have particular strengths in our municipal and local public sector, real estate, and construction law practice areas.

My primary clients are closely-held small family businesses, doctors, and professional service practitioners. Most of my legal work for them is transactional-based.

My practice areas are:
Business, Corporate, Real Estate, and Domestic Asset Protection Transactions - 40%
Tax Planning and Appeals - 30%
Estate and Succession Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Probate - 30%

I am admitted to Ohio, Kentucky, and...

Brian M. Wiggins is a leading lawyer at the Dayton legal office, Wiggins & Hall Law Group, LLC. Before beginning his career in law, Attorney Wiggins served in the financial services industry for five years. This financial background enabled him to easily transition to the fields of estate planning and administration, probate law, elder law, and asset protection. To learn about the services Attorney Wiggins may be able to provide you with, do not wait to call the firm today at (937)458-5810.

Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr. is the President and Owner of Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A.

Kenneth graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. While at Ohio Northern, Ken was a member of three honor societies and two national mock trial teams. He then entered Ohio Northern University Law School and graduated in 1999 with a Juris Doctor degree. After law school, Mr. Sheppard earned his LL.M. (Master's Degree) in Taxation from the University of Denver in 2000.

Attorney Sheppard is admitted to practice law in Ohio. He is also licensed...

Matthew R. Porter is a tax lawyer with an advanced degree in taxation (LL.M.). Our AV Preeminent® Rated firm specializes solely on resolving tax disputes. We have helped numerous taxpayers achieve freedom from their tax problems. If the IRS is chasing you for unpaid taxes, contact us to evaluate your options. We have successfully obtained offers in compromise, installment agreements, not collectible status, lien and levy releases, penalty abatement, and innocent spouse relief for our clients. We can also help you defend IRS audits or file past due tax returns. Contact us to see if we can help you!

Sherrod Seward, Esq., is a renowned attorney and business strategist based in South Florida. As the principal of Sherrod Sports Visas, he has secured O and P visas for elite clients, including boxing champions Canelo Alvarez and Tyson Fury, NFL players, NASCAR teams, and One Championship fighters. His work extends to current partnerships with several world champions, solidifying his reputation in sports immigration law. Sherrod also brings extensive experience in trade finance, having served as a broker for export trade credit and political risk insurance with International Risk Consultants Inc., the largest specialty brokerage in the U.S. He played a...

Brenden Kelley, a seasoned litigator and dedicated attorney, is committed to delivering the highest caliber of legal representation to his clients, marked by honesty and affordability. Behind his boyish grin lies a remarkable journey that has shaped him into the lawyer he is today. Brenden’s legal lineage runs deep. Born into a family of legal professionals, he was groomed from a young age to follow in his parents’ footsteps. His father, Michael V. Kelley, was a distinguished trial lawyer known for championing the rights of Ohio Steelworkers. His mother, Lynn Arko Kelley, served as a former Cleveland Heights Municipal Court Judge...

A highly experienced attorney with a broad spectrum of legal expertise and extensive track record of success in Securities, Corporate, Business, Real Estate, and Construction Law. Strengths include specialized knowledge of broker-dealers, investment managers, investment companies, insurance securities, investment advisers. Extensive experience with private placements, entrepreneurial ventures, venture capital, and private equity. Helps starts-ups to $Billion dollar entities with financing rounds, offerings, and planning. Additional qualifications include accounting investigations and related securities investigations and litigation. Corporate Law skills in M & A, financing transactions. Extensive real estate skills as counsel and as owner, in the acquisition, development, construction,...

Our firm provides representation in regards to: Family Law, Domestic Relations/juvenile matters, Federal and State taxation, and numerous civil related business matters. Our practice areas and philosophy are fully detailed in my website www.deanhines.com. We have offices in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. Our firm serves all counties in Southwest and Central Ohio. We pride ourselves in providing aggressive and conscientious representation taking into account the needs and goals of our clients. I have a BV rating from Martindale Hubbell which is an attorney rating service in which you are graded by your peers. We are committed...

Mike’s legal practice is focused on representing investors and developers in a wide range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, developments, sales and leasing, litigation, and opportunity zone consulting. Mike has experience representing clients on residential and commercial transactions, with a focus on representing clients in the acquisition of multi-family apartment properties. Mike has also advised clients on more than $500M of opportunity zone related projects.

I have provided problem solving and comprehensive planning to individuals and businesses for twenty-two years. My representation and advice have helped a broad and diverse group of companies, executives, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of representative matters. From start-ups and financing to business sales and acquisitions or assisting with day-to-day legal needs, I have aided numerous clients and family-owned businesses. I take a vested interest in my clients’ success, and as outside general counsel I advocate for and advise them on the myriad of issues encountered in structuring, negotiating, and documenting both complex and common corporate and commercial transactions....

My personal practice is focused on business law, business litigation, and commercial real estate matters. I manage of team of excellent lawyers that practice in nearly all practice areas.

Jessica primarily practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Business Law, Litigation, Tax Law, Estate Planning and Liquor Law. More specifically, she also assists in the practices areas of Wills, Contracts, Business and Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Real Estate. Jessica earned her B.A. in Justice in Public Policy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2009, and also obtained her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 2012. Prior to working at Hurley Law, Jessica was an Associate Attorney at Paskel, Tashman, and Walker until 2013, and was an intern at Legal Aid for three years. She...

I assist clients with assessing their personal goals with regard to the management of their assets during life and the transfer of assets upon death. This assistance includes the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and related documents. Of particular importance is planning for the transfer/distribution of retirement accounts and IRA accounts to children and/or grandchildren while minimizing the income tax burden association with such accounts.

In addition to estate planning, I assist clients with Medicaid & VA planning including the establishment of Medicaid qualifying trusts and trusts that qualify for...

I have led my law firm, Wilson & Wilson Co., L.P.A., and been a CPA licensed in Ohio for over 30 years, along with being a licensed attorney in Georgia for over 12 years. I have extensive experience in complex civil litigation, personal injury and medical malpractice representing mainly smaller litigants in David vs. Goliath situations by personally handling cases in an efficient and cost effective manner without sacrificing results. My experience as a CPA and many years as outside corporate counsel for a wide range of companies handling litigation, taxation, transactional and management advisory matters have given me...

Mario J. Fazio's experience as a former IRS attorney provides prospective clients with deep experience in all client matters in front of the Internal Revenue Service, including audits, appeals, collection defense and litigation. Dealing with the IRS is an integral part of the tax practice. Mario understands that an IRS audit or collection proceeding can be disruptive and overwhelming. His experience in representing clients in front of the IRS and the Ohio Department of Taxation over the years allows him to provide you with a clear understanding of the inner workings of the government and a practical approach to resolving...

Attorney, CPA and MBA with a varied transactional practice in Licking County, Ohio, serving clients in Newark, Granville, Heath, Pataskala, Johnstown, Alexandria, Utica, Hebron, Buckeye Lake, and all over central Ohio. Practice areas include estate planning and probate, tax, real estate and business law.

NRW Law Office 8067 Harvest Moon Drive Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Phone:(888)243-LAW3(5293) Web: www.nrwlaw.net Email: nrw@nrwlaw.net Necol Russell-Washington is an attorney with NRW Law Office practicing primarily in the areas of law relevant to small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations. In addition, Necol is an...

A former United States Army Reserve Specialist who earned his law degree from Capital University Law School, Damion is accustomed to achieving success through hard work and a desire to be the best. He believes the key to winning a case is a lawyer's ability to think on his or her feet and substantial preparation. Prior to joining James E. Arnold & Associates, Damion was an Associate Assistant Attorney General with the Ohio Attorney General's Office and handled numerous matters before the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, the State Medical Board of Ohio, and local courts of common...

A pre-eminent property tax attorney, Steve is the former National Director of Property Tax Services for Ernst & Young’s State and Local Tax Practice, and specializes in property tax matters throughout the United States. He has more than 25 years of experience handling property tax appeals and related matters for large national clients inclusive of national REITs and Fortune 500 companies. Steve’s experience has led to the successful representation of clients with complex legal issues related to the valuation of real and personal property for all types of commercial and residential properties. Steve’s more recent successes include the representation of...

I have practiced law for over 30 years, and enjoy my profession every day. My background in a wide variety of legal areas enables me to bring a big-picture view to a business matter or an estate planning session - and to be alert for specific pitfalls, as well.

I have extensive experience in complex civil litigation and personal injury representing mainly smaller litigants in David vs. Goliath situations by personally handling cases in an efficient and cost effective manner without sacrificing results. My education in business and accounting as well as my years as outside corporate counsel for a variety of companies handling litigation, transactional and management advisory matters has given me insight into the needs business owners and the means to assist in accomplishing their goals. Please feel free to contact me for a no-cost initial consultation on your business and personal injury needs.

My practice is predominantly consumer bankruptcy and tax law. In addition to being a lawyer, I'm a certified public accountant, this allows me to assist clients with the complex interactions of the law and taxes. I have an undergraduate accounting degree, an MBA and a law degree. I'm in solo practice, I work with my clients directly. You will not be relegated to working with a secretary or an assistant.

Tax and business attorney located in Columbus, Ohio helping individuals and businesses.

We practice in the areas of real estate, business transactions, commercial litigation, and estate planning. We value every client relationship, and our aspiration is to become your trusted advisors. We have been business owners and real estate developers ourselves, and we have been clients. We have families we want to provide for and to protect, just as our clients do. From these experiences, we understand the value of creative legal advice, decisive counsel, timely service, and zealous representation delivered with cost in mind.

EDUCATION
University of Dayton School of Law, J.D. 2005
Valedictorian, magna cum laude
Notes and Comments Editor of the University of Dayton Law Review
Rollins College, B.A., 2002, magna cum laude
President of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

ADMISSIONS
Ohio
Kentucky
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

MEMBERSHIPS
Cincinnati Bar Association
Cincinnati Estate Planning Council
Estate Planning Section of the Cincinnati Bar Association

HONORS AND ACCOLADES
Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Rising Stars, Estate Planning and Probate 2011 - 2019
Ohio Bar Association's Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 and Under, 2012
Cincy Magazine, Cincy Leading Lawyers, Trusts 2018, 2019
Cincinnati Business Courier's Forty Under 40, 2012
Cincinnati Magazine Five Star Wealth Manager 2013 - 2019

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I’m from a family that helps those who need help. I know that I could be the one that needs help, so I treat others as I would want to be treated, the Golden Rule. I believe in helping those that meet me halfway. So, if you do your part, I will do mine. This goes for people who need disability benefits & those in trouble with their taxes. I can help both groups of people, and the team of disability lawyers in our firm will always give you our best! I have been working in disability...

Robert McNamara initiated his legal career in Uniontown, Ohio, in 1982, after a five-year association with a firm in Akron, Ohio. Mr. McNamara has now associated with the Canton law firm of Arnold, Gruber & Haren, Ltd., and provides a full range of legal services at either the Uniontown or Canton office. Mr. McNamara’s experience results from work with major U.S. businesses coordinating the legal work for their subsidiaries including manufacturing companies and trucking companies, as well as doing work for their individual owners. Bob has hands on experience as he owned and operated a small trucking company early in his career. He has been involved...