John Kohl is a shareholder of the Firm and an ex-officio member of the Firm's Executive Committee. His clients rely on him for business and tax advice and planning, on general as well as sophisticated matters.

Mr. Kohl's varied portfolio of business and professional clients includes scores of business, medical, dental, and other professional practices throughout the region.

Over his distinguished career, Mr. Kohl has gained recognized expertise in:

• Planning and structuring of business entities such as corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
• Estate planning and wealth creation.
• Employee and executive compensation and benefits.
• Design of retirement plans.
• Business acquisitions and sales.
• Corporate and individual taxation.

Mr. Kohl's advanced degrees in accounting, business, and taxation, coupled with his prior employment experience with international public accounting firms, enable him to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients' accountants and financial planners.