Atty. Douglas C. Carlson
Douglas C. Carlson has extensive experience in corporate, partnership, individual and estate tax matters.
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Douglas C. Carlson is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1975), U.S. Tax Court (1979), and Florida (1982). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D. Associate, 1975) and Kent State University (B.B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ohio Bar Association Florida Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas C. Carlson has extensive experience in corporate, partnership, individual and estate tax matters
- The primary emphasis of his practice is on transactional planning, including acquisitions and dispositions, reorganizations and limited partnership syndications, liquidations and executive compensation, including stock options and deferred compensation
- He has substantial experience in compliance activities, controversy matters, and state and local tax matters
- As a business law attorney, Doug focuses his general corporate practice on privately held corporations, including incorporations, acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations and liquidations
- Doug has a wide breadth of experience in estate planning and probate
- His work in the planning and administration of estates has a particular emphasis on family business planning in connection with control of privately held corporate businesses and charitable gift planning
- In addition, he is experienced in the formation, organization and operation of public charities and private family foundations
- He is also involved with planning and compliance for a wide range of tax matters affecting nonprofits
- Professional History • Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 1981-present
- Associate, 1979-80 • Supervising Tax Specialist, Coopers & Lybrand, 1977-79
- Tax Specialist, 1975-76 Licenses Certified Public Accountant (Inactive) Community Involvement Western Golf Association, Evans Scholars Foundation, Director Elyria Country Club, Member
- Board of Directors 2003-08
- President, 2005-08
- Caddie Committee, 1993-present, Chairman, 2010-present
- Hotsey Caddie Scholarship Foundation, Trustee
- Golf Committee, Member, 1993-present Cleveland Rowing Foundation, Director, 2003-2011 Awards & Distinctions The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates, 2018-21 AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Memberships & Affiliations Ohio Bar Association, Member Florida Bar Association, Member Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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