At a Glance
Stuart has more than 30 years of experience in the planning and administration of estates. His expertise includes income tax planning/compliance. He also has extensive experience in closely held business entities, including formation, operational aspects and acquisition and sale of assets/stock. He has counseled numerous individuals in general practice matters as well. He is named in Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates (2005-2008).
Practices/Industries
Business
Corporate Governance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nonprofit
Succession Planning

Tax
General Taxation

Areas of Concentration
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate Administration
  • Closely Held Business Entities
  • Income Tax Planning/Compliance
Education
University of Cincinnati (B.B.A., 1966)

University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1969)
Representative Experience
  • Planning and administration of estates.
  • Extensive estate planning experience since 1970.
  • Extensive experience in closely held business entities, including formation, operational aspects and acquisition and sale of assets/stock by closely held businesses.
  • General practice matters experience since 1970 with individuals.
Honors & Distinctions
AV Rated - Martindale-Hubbell

Named an "Ohio Super Lawyer" in a survey of Ohio lawyers by Law & Politics and Cincinnati magazines (January 2007)

Named to Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, Woodward/White (2005-2008)
Professional Affiliations
Ohio State Bar Association

Cincinnati Bar Association (Chair, Taxation Section 1980-1981)

Cincinnati Bar Association Foundation (Trustee 1984-1990)

University of Cincinnati (Instructor, 1974-1992)

Northern Kentucky State University, Salmon P. College of Law (Adjunct Professor, 1973-1977)
Community Involvement
Jewish Vocational Services of Cincinnati (Board Member)

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Endowment Fund (Former Co-Chair)

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (Former Member, Board of Trustees)

Isaac M. Wise Temple (Member, Board of Trustees, 1982-1992; Vice President 1990-1992)
Admissions
State of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio