Nicholas Baker, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, United States

-Review and select scholarly articles and student written notes for publication in biannual volume-Assist in organizing of write-on process for rising second year students with the editor in chiefs of the other OSU law journals-Lead orientation for incoming staff editors-Manage journal Board and Executive Board to ensure timely publication of 2022 volumes

-Edited scholarly articles for publication in biannual journal publication-Published scholarly note entitled "Who Turned Out the Lights: Considering "Dark Store" Valuation for Property Tax and its Application to Post-Pandemic Office Space" detailing fee simple property valuation methodology

Medina, Ohio, United States

-Drafted LLC operating agreements, asset and real estate purchase agreements, leases, transaction agreements for sale of business, 1031 documents, and client representation letters-Prepared asset protection estate planning documents including trusts, wills, power of attorneys, and deeds-Assisted in presenting before the Medina County Board of Revision resulting in 60% reduction in client’s property tax liability -Researched legal authorities and wrote various office memos on topics including §1031, LLC, nonprofits, and other income tax considerations-Reviewed due diligence documents received from seller in sale of business transaction, such as accountant’s reports and customer contracts-Drafted research memorandum for clients and partners on topics ranging from road right of way to employment law matters

Cleveland

-Valued and appealed manufacturing and retail client’s property values at local level using income, sales comparison, and cost approaches of valuation-Prepared personal property returns to file on the asset listing of healthcare, manufacturing, and retail clients in over 20 states-Examined client asset data for opportunities to more advantageously report assets in their annual personal property filings-Projected and estimate property tax amounts due based on jurisdictional research

-Worked closely with Senators and President to facilitate positive change on campus -Facilitated the bi-yearly constitutional review process-Created a version of Roberts Rules of Order suitable for weekly Senate meetings.

-Served as chair of the Residence Life Committee-Served as the Senate representative on the Student Activity Fund Allocation Committee-Oversaw the Class of 2018 senators.

University Heights, Oh 44118

-Co-chaired the Student Activity Fund Allocation Committee to assist in allocating the million dollar activity budget-Presented the budget for Student Union approval-Requested checks from the business office to reimburse students for campus activities

Debated and voted on pieces of legislation to better student life on campus-Served as the chairman of the Dining Services Committee where the meal transfer program was expanded and undercover dining pioneered-Served as the Senate representative on the Student Activity Fund Allocation Committee-Served as one of the Senate representatives on the Constitutional Review Committee.

-Organized and led nationally mandated chapter ritual events, including initiation at the Administrative Office in Oxford, OH

-Chaired the chapter's standards board and implement academic assistance plans-Oversaw the Ritual, Scholarship, and Leadership Development chairmen-Assumed leadership of the chapter in the president's absence.

-Created chapter budgets for executive and cabinet positions and present them to the chapter for approval-Responsible for the collection of chapter dues each semester-Oversaw the Housing and Fundraising Chair positions-Created fundraising committee to increase opportunities and involvement.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

-Appraised clients' properties using cost and income approaches to appeal assessed values, generating real estate tax savings-Researched comparable properties for evidence of overvaluation of client property-Assisted in calculation of Section 199 and research and development tax credits for local manufacturing firms-Traveled to client site to complete quarterly review of financial statement-Begins full-time employment in Fall of 2018.

Medina, Oh 44256

Update property information in MVP database with notes for new constructions, agricultural audits, tax appeals, and tax penalty remissions and refunds-Communicate with citizens over the phone regarding property value information-Perform real estate transfers for Medina citizens and title company representatives.

Beachwood, Oh 44122

-Estimated future real estate taxes for properties in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, and Iowa to update tax accruals-Created and maintained spreadsheet of over 100 properties’ valuation and taxes per county records-Reconciled security deposits with rent rolls to account for move-outs and new residents-Reviewed current and reappraised properties to determine if taxable values should be contested-Worked with Acquisitions Team to calculate values of future apartment communities.

Medina, Oh 44256

-Reorganized the victim’s assistance filing system-Updated status of Medina County offenders serving time in prison.

Medina, Oh 44256

-Researched details of major clients’ cases for a partner of the firm-Assembled spreadsheets to organize case, client, and witness information.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Student Union. Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Student Liaison to Board of Directors Committee on Property.