Atty. Emily M. Dorisio
Ms. Dorisio's practice encompasses all aspects of Federal income taxation of businesses and individuals, including entity formation, mergers, acquisitions and other business transactions, as well as the Federal and state income tax and corporate law issues of nonprofit organizations.
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Emily M. Dorisio is a tax attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Lexington) (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Dorisio's practice encompasses all aspects of Federal income taxation of businesses and individuals, including entity formation, mergers, acquisitions and other business transactions, as well as the Federal and state income tax and corporate law issues of nonprofit organizations
- Ms. Dorisio routinely: Advises with respect to the appropriate entity choice for new businesses
- Drafts Operating Agreements for disregarded entities, partnerships and corporations
- Forms nonprofit corporations, applies for tax-exempt status with the IRS on their behalf and advises with respect to compliance issues, unrelated business income, Form 990 reporting, joint ventures and partnerships
- Advises with respect to the tax consequences of sales, acquisitions, mergers, liquidations, redemptions and other business transactions
- Advises with respect to, and structures, 1031 exchanges
- Advises with respect to incentive compensation in corporations and partnerships
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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