Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson
Cleveland, OH
Practicing general in Cleveland since 1975.
- 51+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on General, Tax, and Trusts. Douglas has over 51 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Cleveland, OHIO
- Experience
- over 51 years
- Known for
- General · Tax · Trusts
- Handles General, Tax, and Trusts matters from Cleveland, OHIO.
- Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law (2026).
About Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson: Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on General, Tax, and Trusts. Douglas has over 51 years of legal experience.
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Practice focus
Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson represents clients in Cleveland, Ohio across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Douglas C. "Doug" 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.
Credentials
Education
Case Western Reserve University
J.D. · 1975
Kent State University
— · 1972
Kent State University
B.B.A. · 1971
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Florida
1982 · ACTIVE
Ohio
1975 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Nonprofit/Charities Law, 2025-26, Trusts and Estates, 2018-26, Tax Law, 2023-26
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
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What areas of law does Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson practice?
Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson focuses on General, Tax, and Trusts.
Where is Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson located?
Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson primarily serves clients in Cleveland, Ohio, with an office at 200 Public Square, Suite 2800.
How experienced is Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson?
Douglas C. "Doug" Carlson has 51 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1975.
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