Atty. Stanley D. Neeleman

Atty. Stanley D. Neeleman

Stanley Neeleman practices law in the areas of federal taxation, estate planning and business planning. Mr.

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Stanley D. Neeleman is a trusts, business, and tax attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. Admitted to practice in Utah, Utah State Bar and Colorado, Colorado State Bar. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1972) and Westminster College (Salt Lake City) (BA, 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Stanley Neeleman practices law in the areas of federal taxation, estate planning and business planning. Mr. Neeleman received the Federal Bar Association award for significant contributions to the development and practice of federal law and was selected by the Utah State Bar Tax Section as Tax Practitioner of the Year. He has served as Professor-in-Residence and Acting Assistant to the Commissioner at the National Office of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He has authored books and articles dealing with tax, estate and business planning and has developed sophisticated software to facilitate the delivery of estate planning and other legal services.

Mr. Neeleman is a fellow of both the American College of Tax Counsel and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and served as president of the Tax and Estate Planning Sections of the Utah State Bar. He is a professor emeritus of law at the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where for over 30 years he taught courses in income and transfer taxation, estate and business planning and professional responsibility. Prior to joining Parr Brown as of counsel, Mr. Neeleman was a partner at Holme Roberts & Owen, Denver, Colorado.

Mr. Neeleman was listed in Best Lawyers in America 2007-2015 editions named Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Trusts and Estates (2014) by Best Lawyers. He has also been continually listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers. Mr. Neeleman has been awarded an AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell.

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    Trusts

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    Business & Corporate Law

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    Tax Law

    Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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    Jurisdictional Context

    Why local counsel matters in Utah

    Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah 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 Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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    Where is Stanley D. Neeleman's law office located?
    Stanley D. Neeleman's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Parr Brown Gee & Loveless. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does Stanley D. Neeleman handle?
    Stanley D. Neeleman focuses on trusts, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
    Where did Stanley D. Neeleman go to law school?
    Stanley D. Neeleman earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (BA, 1967).
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    What awards or recognition has Stanley D. Neeleman received?
    Stanley D. Neeleman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

    Education

    J.D.
    University of Denver
    - 1972
    BA
    Westminster College (Salt Lake City)
    - 1967

    Awards

    Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Family Businesses
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Tax
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Income Tax
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Planning for Closely Held Businesses
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Probate
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Succession Planning
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Tax Planning
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Tax-Exempt Organizations
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Trust Administration
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Wealth Management
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — AV rating – the highest awarded by Martindale-Hubbell
    - 2026
    Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Salt Lake City)
    - 2025
    Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Salt Lake City)
    - 2024
    Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Salt Lake City)
    - 2024
    Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Salt Lake City)
    - 2020
    Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Salt Lake City)
    - 2018
    Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Salt Lake City)
    - 2014
    Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Salt Lake City)
    - 2012

    Bar Admissions

    Utah, Utah State Bar
    Colorado, Colorado State Bar

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