Biography

Bob's business representation includes manufacturing, construction and managment services.  He also represents professional entities in accounting, law and medicine, from small groups to hospital based service groups in emergency medicine and hospitalists.

As a Certified Tax Specialist with the Arizona State Bar, Bob believes that tax planning is vital to the owners so that they can retain as much of the income as possible for working capital or distributions.  Picking the perfect tax entitiy and tax election is essential when considering corporations, limited companies or partnerships. 

Bob has always had an extensive estate planning practice which is necessary to protect the family and provide for proper sucession and distributions.  Many estate planning devices allow for gifts to children or charities and provide asset protection in the event of third-party lawsuits.  The use of gift trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, special needs trusts and charitable remainder trusts are often recommended in specific situations.  Probate avoidance is essential but sometimes probate is necessary along with the administration of the estates.

Bob works closely with other professionals such as accountants and financial advisers outside of the Firm, and experts within B&C in real estate and employment law.   

Professional Affiliations

State Bar of Arizona
American Bar Association

Education

JD, Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL
BBA in Business Administration and Accounting, University of Michigan
 

Admitted In

Arizona
Illinois
Michigan
United States Tax Court
United States Supreme Court