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DBL Law, Cincinnati Law Firm

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Business Organizations & Taxation Law Practice

  • A Cornerstone Of DBL’s Practice
  • Helping Clients Structure And Manage Businesses For Tax Advantage
  • Mergers, Acquisitions And Other Business Transactions
  • Practice Group Leader for Business Organizations & Taxation is James A. Dressman III

Assisting Business: The DBL Heritage
Business organizations and taxation has been a cornerstone of Dressman Benzinger LaVelle since the firm’s inception. We represent businesses of all sizes, from small start-up operations to medium and large organizations.

Establishing A Legal Structure
DBL attorneys in the Business Organizations and Taxation section will, after consideration of a client’s needs and tax situation, assist in the selection and formation of the appropriate structure for the proposed business enterprise, i.e., corporation, limited liability company, or partnership.

And Following Through With Sound Counsel
On an ongoing basis, DBL attorneys advise clients on all aspects of business, finance and taxation law, including:

  • Requirements of federal, state and local laws
  • Drafting and negotiation of contracts
  • Preparation of audit letters, opinion letters and compliance programs
  • Design and operation of stock option, employee compensation and retirement plans, including leveraged employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)

DBL attorneys attend shareholder and director meetings in order to advise clients with regard to the legal issues confronting them, including private placement and securities. For public offerings of securities, DBL will coordinate efforts with special outside counsel.

Transactional Services
We represent our business clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, as well as the disposition of part or all of their businesses. DBL attorneys will:

  • Prepare and negotiate purchase/sale agreements
  • Perform and manage legal and regulatory due diligence reviews
  • Consult with in-house counsel
  • Advise directors and officers as to their fiduciary duties and responsibilities

DBL Teamwork Meets Clients’ Needs
Because client needs call upon many areas of general business law, attorneys in the Business Organizations and Taxation section collaborate frequently with other DBL attorneys who handle banking, employment and labor matters, commercial real estate, debtor and creditor rights, debt collection and litigation.

Representing Public Trust and Nonprofit Virtue
DBL attorneys also have experience in public finance and related transactions and have represented business users of private activity bonds. We have worked with state developmental offices, especially in Kentucky and Ohio, to obtain incentives for construction or expansion of clients’ facilities.

In addition, DBL attorneys in the Business Organizations & Taxation Practice Group represent many nonprofit entities, including religious, charitable and governmental organizations. DBL attorneys have assisted in the formation of such organizations, obtained tax-exempt status for them and provided ongoing legal assistance and support. DBL has also provided legal and tax services in the formation of foundations for its nonprofit clients.

 

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Contact one of our Business Organizations & Taxation Law Practice attorneys

James A. Dressman III

James A. Dressman III

Practice Areas
  • Business Organizations & Taxation
  • Administrative Law & Zoning
  • Banking & Commercial
James A. Dressman III is the Managing Partner/CEO of Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc. In addition to managing the firm, Jim has an active legal practice.  He represents profit and nonprofit entities  
  • 859 426 2150
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  • jdressman@dbllaw.com
Drew Emmert

Andrew C. Emmert

Practice Areas
  • Business Organizations & Taxation
  • Real Estate
  • Banking & Commercial
Andrew C. Emmert is a partner in the real estate, corporate and business organizations and taxation practice groups at DBL Law. Mr. Emmert provides general counsel services to individuals and privately-held businesses  
  • 513 357 5289
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  • aemmert@dbllaw.com
Colleen R. Fausz

Colleen R. Fausz

Practice Areas
  • Business Organizations & Taxation
  • Banking & Commercial
  • Estate & Succession Planning
Colleen R. Fausz practices in the business organization and taxation, estate and succession planning, and banking and commercial sections within the firm. She assists trusts, estates, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals  
  • 859 426 2169
  • cfausz@dbllaw.com
Angela Gates

Angela Gates

Practice Areas
  • Business Organizations & Taxation
  • Banking & Commercial
  • Construction
Angela M. Gates is a partner practicing in the areas of banking and commercial, corporate and real estate law. Angie represents a wide array of lenders and borrowers, banking institutions, as well  
  • 859 426 2172
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  • agates@dbllaw.com
Patrick Hughes

Patrick Hughes

Practice Areas
  • Business Organizations & Taxation
  • Administrative Law & Zoning
  • Banking & Commercial
Patrick practices in the areas of economic development, including public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, commercial transactions, banking, healthcare, and government regulation. He is admitted to practice law in both Kentucky and  
  • 859 426 2151
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  • phughes@dbllaw.com
R. Jeffrey Schlosser

R. Jeffrey Schlosser

Practice Areas
  • Business Organizations & Taxation
  • Banking & Commercial
  • Construction
Jeff represents businesses, lenders, construction companies and design professionals on a wide variety of matters. For his business clients, he handles acquisitions, divestitures and mergers; import and export matters; leases;  
  • 513 357 5286
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  • jschlosser@dbllaw.com

Ryan Whitaker

Practice Areas
  • Business Organizations & Taxation
  • Corporate Law
  • Estate & Succession Planning
Ryan M. Whitaker focuses his practice in the areas of tax controversy, tax planning, corporate law and estate planning. He is licensed to practice in Ohio, and before the United  
  • 513 357 5291
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  • rwhitaker@dbllaw.com
 
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