Josiah manages the transactional practice at Trautmann Martin Law, PLLC. The transactional practice works to simplify tax and legal issues to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and non-profits invest in their businesses and community. We create legal structures, help clients understand tax law, and protect our clients' hard work. When necessary, we refer cases to Trautmann Martin Law, PLLC's litigation team. Josiah Lindstrom provides clients with legal services in the areas of:- Business law- Federal, state, and local taxation- Non-profit organizations

Josiah simplifies tax and legal issues to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and non-profits invest in their businesses and community. He creates legal structures, helps clients understand tax law, and protects their hard work.Josiah Lindstrom provides clients with legal services in the areas of:- Business law- Federal, state, and local taxation- Non-profit organizations

- Distinguished tax professional, offering thought leadership towards multifaceted tax situations facing global firms- Responsible for cultivating business relationships, navigating through challenging client engagements with precision- Saved client $14M+ in property taxes through in-depth look back reviews in collaboration with property tax team- Developed a filing documentation system to identify challenges and provide recommendations for subsequent returns- Recognized for acute comprehension of new tax laws, first reviews, content and client summaries across all 50 states- Created an interactive dashboard to connect clients to state tax technical updates using Power BI and Query- Spearheaded both functional tax advisory and business development roles, compiling market research and presentation collateral for client executives, including presentations for the American Gas Association and the Edison Electric Institute- Involved in all aspects of due diligence relating to state and local tax issues for potential targets, quantifying tax exposure, buy side red flag reporting, and mitigating tax risk for EY clientele- Consistently promoted a positive working environment, embraced others’ opinions and contributions, and helped to achieve consensus in decision making

- Performed extensive research for state and local tax exposure in multiple industries, including healthcare, software and high-tech, retail, manufacturing, financial services and management consulting- Provided consulting and guidance on local and state tax issues, reducing over $2M in tax burden for client base- Masterfully produced scenario planning models to cover different tax advantages and guide leadership decision-making- Performed state tax transaction due diligence, flagging specific items for review, sharing tax implications to executives- Worked to reinstate client’s Sales and Use Tax account after wrongful closure by the state, removing levied penalties- Wide breadth of experience with M&A, corporate restructuring and integration, local/state/international tax practices

- Presided over an Honor Council Hearing- Acted as a liaison between the Honor Council, the Dean of Student affairs, professors, students, and University counsel- Acted as mediator to resolve a dispute between two peers- Facilitated the proposed 2016 revision of the Honor Code

- Researched market dynamics and constructed a business plan that connected organizational strengths with market niches- Built a financial model utilizing projected financial statements- Prepared a report on incorporation of legal skills training in Virginia juris doctor programs

- Fostered key relationships with non-profit client base, providing insights into ACA, IRS compliance, and 501(c)(3) filings- Pioneered new approaches and processes to onboard and manage client portfolio for start-up legal practice- Assisted senior attorneys with myriad projects, including incorporations, asset protection planning, and by-law templates

- Provided legal support to 7 practice staff in conducting research, writing, and legal template development with special focus in estate planning, nonprofit and corporate law, real estate, and state civil procedures- Drafted and executed a comprehensive, integrated marketing communications plan for estate planning practice- Continuously sought after ad-hoc projects to widen skillset and broaden industry knowledge for future engagements

• Drove a cube van to pick up and deliver supplies to construction sites• Learned basic construction skills • Helped bring beauty to ordinary spaces