I am a Tax, Estate Planning, and Business Law attorney who assists individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies. With my international experience, I assist both foreign and domestic businesses. Many businesses and individuals find that navigating the many laws and regulations that exist a daunting task. For more than two decades, I have helped these individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies focus on the necessary steps to create legal, compliant, and efficient long-term solutions. I very much enjoy helping clients plan and strengthen their business structures, remain tax-compliant, and plan for their estates.I am a past Chair of the Tax Section of the Tennessee Bar Association, a past Chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Section, and the past Chair of the International Section.I am on the Porbate Study Committee that helps write Tennessee's Estate Planning and Probate laws.I am on the Membership Committee of the Association for Corporate Growth.I am a member of the International Fiscal Association.I am a member of Alpha's Corporate Practice Committee.I am a member of the No Name Tax Group.I write the Power of Attorney Section for Practical Law for Tennesee, as well as the Trust Section.I write the Trust section of the Tennessee Alimony Bench Book.I am AV Preeminent rated and have won Rising Star recognition from Superlawyers magazine. I have been recognized by Best Lawyers for several years. I have an LL.M. in Taxation degree from New York University, widely regarded as the country's best tax program.Representative CasesPrepared a complex estate plan for a client with a net worth in excess of $50 millionPrimary preparer of corporate opinion letters for a $200 million dollar restaurant franchise salePrepared tax sections in merger and acquisition agreements, and reviewed international issues for a multinational technology manufacturerCounseled a large banking institution in the creation of policies for deceased clientsAssisted a large retail client with business negotiations, and the preparation of legal documents for several new locationsAssisted an Indian Company with establishing a sales office in GeorgiaAssisted a Taiwanese company with the purchase of a factory in GeorgiaWrote new pension plan legislation for a large school district that was signed into lawFor my personal life, I most enjoy being a father. For other activities, I have spent the past couple of years attempting to learn to play golf. I am the Committee Chair for my son's Cub Scout Pack.