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BakerHostetler LLP

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


BakerHostetler LLP

Rankings

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Tax - Ohio

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

BakerHostetler has a comprehensive and highly accomplished practice with proven tax advisory and transactional skills. The practice also covers the spectrum of controversy mandates, including SALT matters. The team attracts an impressive multinational client base, including major blue-chip corporations and nonprofits. The firm demonstrates additional strength in wealth management concerns.

Work Highlights

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  • BakerHostetler advised The Levin Group in connection with its approximately $40 million rehabilitation of a large vacant property in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. It involved federal New Market Tax Credits, federal and state Historic Tax Credits, and federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

Strengths

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  • The BakerHostetler team is very good at navigating deal issues or conflicts well before they become serious problems.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • What I appreciate most is that BakerHostetler handles complex and sophisticated issues professionally, without making anyone feel like there are answers which they should already know.

    Tax respondentUSA
  • We have always found BakerHostetler attorneys to be wonderful partners. They don't spend their energy looking for problems, they are focused on identifying solutions.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alexander J Szilvas
    Band 1Alexander J Szilvas

    Alexander J Szilvas

    Alex Szilvas frequently acts on planning, structuring and project financing issues. He is noted for his expertise in both federal and state tax credits.
  • Band 1Michelle M Hervey
    Band 1Michelle M Hervey

    Michelle M Hervey

    Michelle Hervey is an esteemed practitioner who works with clients on federal tax controversy mandates, including handling IRS and Tax Court proceedings. She is also adept at providing tax planning counsel in the context of corporate transactions.
    • Michelle is a best-in-class tax adviser.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 1Nathan F Ware
    Band 1Nathan F Ware

    Nathan F Ware

    Nathan Ware's areas of expertise include tax structuring, tax planning and project finance matters.

    • He has a broad knowledge of business, not just law, which results in a creativity that allows him to get difficult deals closed and bring new clients onboard.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Nathan is a world-class tax credit attorney with an in-depth knowledge of the industry. He can be depended upon to help tackle even the most challenging of legal roadblocks.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Nathan is fantastic at navigating complex deal and threshold issues well before they arise. He is a trusted confidant on all matters.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 3Lucas Witters
    Band 3Lucas Witters

    Lucas Witters

    Lucas Witters is particularly adept at advising on tax planning, tax credit financing, and controversy matters.

    • Lucas is very responsive and thorough.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Lucas consistently delivers excellent service and is a pleasure to work with on complicated transactions.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingDavid D Ebersole
    Up and ComingDavid D Ebersole

    David D Ebersole

    David Ebersole is recognized for his burgeoning tax practice within the Ohio market. He regularly represents clients in tax controversy litigation, as well as transactional tax matters.

    • He will follow all leads and stay with an issue until it is completely satisfactory to me.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • Dave handled the matter efficiently and achieved a fantastic result.

      Tax respondentUSA
    • David provides exactly the services we require quickly and competently.

      Tax respondentUSA

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