Atty. Robert E. "Bob" Brant
Bob Brant has an uncanny ability to do five things at once, and all of them proficiently. He was multitasking before the term even existed.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Cincinnati, OH · 52+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. "Bob" Brant at a Glance
Robert E. "Bob" Brant is a employment, business, and tax attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Katz Teller. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1974). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1974) and University of Cincinnati (BA, 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. "Bob" Brant
- Bob Brant has an uncanny ability to do five things at once, and all of them proficiently
- He was multitasking before the term even existed
- He may be entering a timesheet while he dissects a tax problem and actively participates in a meeting
- Just when you think there is no possible way he could be listening and doing so much simultaneously, out will pop a sentence that gets right to the heart of the matter
- Those who have not been initiated will often sit back in stunned silence, even awe
- But this is an everyday thing for Bob, as his clients have come to know and appreciate
- Bob's practice is most concentrated in the areas of estate and wealth planning and employment benefits
- He represents a large number of medical practices and works in the taxation, estate planning, retirement planning and business planning areas
- In addition, he works on a number of health care-related matters, has structured numerous physician practice mergers, and has been involved in designing compensation systems for many of these practices
- Bob also lectures extensively, both locally and nationally, to various professional organizations and trade associations in the areas of tax, estate and retirement planning
- Consistent with his ability to juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time, Bob is involved in a wide variety of management and committee functions at Katz Teller
- He is a long-time member of the firm’s Board of Directors, chairs the firm’s retirement plan committee, and serves on the finance and benefits committees
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPERIENCE Since 1975, Bob has been involved in implementing well over 3,000 new and restated retirement plans for clients in the Cincinnati area and in several other states and has designed and structured numerous defined benefit plans saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes for each of many different clients
- ESTATE & WEALTH PLANNING EXPERIENCE Represents numerous families with eight- and nine-figure net worths with respect to their succession planning including: - One family who will have passed $10-$15 million dollars to heirs, gift and estate tax free using five separate Charitable Lead Trusts. - One family who has been a client since the 1980s who will have passed on $60-$100 million to the next generation(s) and over $30 million to charities without paying any gift or estate taxes
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. "Bob" Brant's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. "Bob" Brant handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cincinnati.
Employment Law in Cincinnati
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert E. "Bob" Brant is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Business & Corporate Law in Cincinnati
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert E. "Bob" Brant is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Tax Law in Cincinnati
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Robert E. "Bob" Brant is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati 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 venue, 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.
Cincinnati Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cincinnati-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cincinnati Choose Robert E. "Bob" Brant
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert E. "Bob" Brant's practice in the field of employment, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. "Bob" Brant brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and tax, Robert E. "Bob" Brant can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati-based practice means Robert E. "Bob" Brant attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert E. "Bob" Brant Handles in Cincinnati
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert E. "Bob" Brant has experience with under Ohio law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Robert E. "Bob" Brant directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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