James R. Chriszt

Jim Chriszt advises clients on the organization and reorganization of corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and partnerships, as well as on federal and state tax planning and compliance. He assists clients in planning, negotiating, and documenting mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Jim also develops and analyzes estate and lifetime gifting plans, prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. He further specializes in developing family business arrangements, family partnerships, insurance trusts, deferred compensation, and other executive compensation arrangements.

Career

Treasurer/chief financial officer, Martindale Electric Co. (1981-1987)
•Licensed as a certified public accountant in Ohio (1980) (inactive)
•Certified public accountant, senior accountant, small business division, Arthur Andersen & Co. (1978-1981)

Publications and interviews

•Author, ' the-corporate-transparency-act-is-upon-us-what-it-means, ' NGC Legal Insights (January 2024)
•Author, ' Ohio Revises Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Law, ' NGC Legal Insights (Summer 2014)
•Author, ' Ohio Embraces Asset Protection, ' NGC Legal Insights (Spring 2013)
•Author, ' What the 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Means for Your Estate Plan, ' NGC Legal Insights (Winter 2012-2013)
•Author, ' Estate and Gift Taxes Going Forward: What We Know and What We Don't Know, ' NGC Legal Insights (Fall 2012)
•Interviewed, 'Rethinking Retirement,' WHK 1420 (May 2012)