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- Creighton University School of Law (J.D., Cum Laude, 1990)
- Creighton University (B.S.B.A. in Finance, Cum Laude, 1987)
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- Nebraska (1990: Sustaining Member)
- Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (1992)
- U.S. Tax Court (1993)
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More Publications2023 Tax Inflation Adjustments Announced By The IRS Provide Estate And Gift Planning Opportunities
The IRS recently announced inflation adjustments for tax year 2023. These adjustments include various different items, including adjustments to the standard deduction, income tax brackets, alternative minimum tax exemption amounts, the earned income tax credit, etc.
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Corporate Planning When Multiple Owners Are Involved
A cross purchase agreement is the simplest form of a buy-sell agreement, as it involves a contract solely among the business owners. Under this structure, a withdrawing owner agrees to sell their interest to one or more of the remaining owners. This form is most suitable for businesses with only a few owners. A redemption agreement provides that the entity itself will purchase the withdrawing owner’s business interest. Such a purchase may be funded by life or disability buyout insurance acquired on the owner. Hybrid agreements combine these two structures and allocate purchase rights and obligations between the entity and the remaining owners. Typically, the entity has the first option to purchase the interest. To the extent the entity does not exercise that option, the remaining owners have the right or the obligation to purchase the interest.
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- President, Omaha Alumni Chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu
- New Cassel Foundation Board Member
- Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Past Executive Dialogue Committee Member
- Nebraska State Bar Association, Past Member of House of Delegates
- Omaha Bar Association, Past Member of Public Service Committee
- “Best Lawyers in America”, Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for:
- Tax Law, Omaha (2020, 2023)
- Corporate Law, Omaha (2013)
- Listed: “Best Lawyers in America”, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
- Listed: Great Plains Super Lawyers (Business/Corporate, Tax, Estate Planning & Probate) 2013-2014
- Creighton Law Review Associate Staff
- International Moot Court Board (President 1989-1990)
- Recipient of Law School Outstanding Service Award
- Who’s Who Among American Law Students
- Creighton University Dean’s Honor Roll
- Listed: Martindale-Hubbell, AV/Preeminent Rating