Tim Co-Chairs the Firm’s Corporate & Tax Group and also practices in the Estate Planning and International Law Groups.
As an attorney, Tim has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America©. He has also received the highest peer review rating of AV® from Martindale Hubbell.
Tim focuses his practice on federal tax law, corporate law and estate planning. He acts as outside corporate legal counsel to several closely held companies. Since Tim is also a CPA, he advises his corporate clients and their owners on tax planning and other transitional issues including structuring mergers, acquisitions, tax-free/deferred exchanges, financing, entity formation, and liquidations.
Tim regularly speaks to fellow lawyers and certified public accountants on a variety of legal and tax issues including: choice of entity, preparing Limited Liability Company operating agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership taxation, ethics, and tax issues associated with oil and gas leases.
Tim spent several years working for a large international tax and accounting firm. That background helped Tim view transactions from both a legal, tax and accounting perspective.
Tim not only practices law in Harrisburg, PA, but resides there with his family and is active in the community.
Represented a full-service science and engineering consulting firm in the acquisition of an environmental and geological consulting services company, providing strategic legal advice and working closely with firm leaders and advisors to structure the transaction, negotiate the terms of the purchase and lead the closing process.
Represented ARM Group LLC in its recently announced acquisition of Resource International Ltd. The team provided strategic legal advice and worked closely with ARM’s leaders and advisors on the full scope of the deal, from negotiating the deal to closing the transaction.
Represented a privately held subchapter C corporation and its owner in the structuring of the sale of its operations in the most tax effective manner, including the allocation of a portion of the purchase price to personal goodwill which allowed significant tax savings.
Represented privately held company in $22 million refinancing transaction with its lenders which allowed our client to double the size of its current facilities and make improvements to become more efficient.
Represented family owned company in the manufacturing industry and its majority shareholders in the purchase of stock from deceased, minority shareholder’s estate.
Represent closely held company in the life sciences industry with startup operations including drafting and negotiating distribution agreements for various products.
Represented client in litigation in the United States Tax Court after significant disagreements with the IRS examiner over certain audit adjustments.
Represented privately held client in purchase of large manufacturing facility and ongoing operation in the housing industry.
Dauphin County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association Tax Law Section
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Federal Tax Committee
Family Support of Central Pennsylvania, President, Board of Directors
MidPenn Legal Services, Low Income Tax Clinic, Advisory Committee Member
Caitlin’s Smiles, Treasurer, Board of Directors
Certified Public Accountant
The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates, 2012-present
The Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year 2021
Highest Peer Review Rating of AV® established by Martindale Hubbell
U.S. District Court – Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Tax Court
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McNees Corporate & Tax Update
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April 6, 2020 - CARES Act: Additional Tax Related Relief
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March 30, 2020 - Cares Act: Paycheck Protection Loans Summary
Corporate & Tax Client Update
March 25, 2020 - Refundable Tax Credits Provide Relief for Employers
Corporate & Tax Client Update
March 13, 2020 - Estate Planning and Coronavirus
McNees Insights
May 9, 2018 - IRS Gains At The Expense of Partnership Owners
Corporate & Tax Client Update
May 31, 2016 - How to Lessen the Tax Bite When Selling a Business
November 1, 2024 - A Day On Tax with McNees - 2024
November 3, 2023 - A Day On Tax with McNees - 2023
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July 22, 2020 - PPP and PPPFA: Key Provisions
October 30, 2019 - Corporate Leadership Symposium: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
December 4, 2018 - McNees Attorneys to Present on Tax and Family Law at PBI Seminar
September 21, 2017 - Tax Executives Institute’s 19th Annual Tax Conference
October 20, 2016 - A Guide to Choosing the Best Business Entity
August 17, 2016 - Selling Your Business? - Webinar
April 1, 2016 - Top Ten Issues to Watch for in Mergers and Acquisitions
September 26, 2012 - Legal Developments Relating to Shale Gas Production