Douglas C. Carlson

Douglas C. Carlson has extensive experience in corporate, partnership, individual and estate tax matters. The primary emphasis of his practice is on transactional planning, including acquisitions and dispositions, reorganizations and limited partnership syndications, liquidations and executive compensation, including stock options and deferred compensation. He has substantial experience in compliance activities, controversy matters, and state and local tax matters.

As a business law attorney, Doug focuses his general corporate practice on privately held corporations, including incorporations, acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations and liquidations.

Doug has a wide breadth of experience in estate planning and probate. His work in the planning and administration of estates has a particular emphasis on family business planning in connection with control of privately held corporate businesses and charitable gift planning. In addition, he is experienced in the formation, organization and operation of public charities and private family foundations. He is also involved with planning and compliance for a wide range of tax matters affecting nonprofits.

Professional History

• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 1981-present; Associate, 1979-80

• Supervising Tax Specialist, Coopers & Lybrand, 1977-79; Tax Specialist, 1975-76

Licenses

Certified Public Accountant (Inactive)

Community Involvement

Western Golf Association, Evans Scholars Foundation, Director

Elyria Country Club, Member; Board of Directors 2003-08; President, 2005-08; Caddie Committee, 1993-present, Chairman, 2010-present; Hotsey Caddie Scholarship Foundation, Trustee; Golf Committee, Member, 1993-present

Cleveland Rowing Foundation, Director, 2003-2011

Awards & Distinctions

The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates, 2018-21

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

Memberships & Affiliations

Ohio Bar Association, Member

Florida Bar Association, Member

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member