Kaplin S. Jones

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2013.

Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700, 333 Bridge Street, NW, P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0352

(616) 336-6000

Firm: Varnum LLP

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Overview

Firm

Varnum LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (616) 336-6000

Kaplin concentrates his corporate practice on advising clients regarding choice of entity and transactional tax planning; structuring tax-free reorganizations and like-kind property exchanges; setting up and advising tax-exempt and nonprofit corporations; handling IRS audits and appeals hearings; commencing and settling tax litigation; formulating and drafting tax opinions; and preparing IRS ruling requests. Kaplin negotiates and structures the following types of transactions: asset and property acquisitions; stock purchases and sales; cash mergers, spin-offs, and tax-free reorganizations; leveraged buyouts and stock redemptions.

He has formed hundreds of limited liability companies, partnerships, and joint ventures; structured mergers and conversions of such entities; and advised regarding tax planning, buyout provisions, option arrangements, shareholder agreements, and management and split-up issues. He consults regarding nonqualified compensation planning; drafts nonqualified and incentive stock options; develops and drafts plans involving stock appreciation rights, phantom stock, and unrestricted stock; analyzes "golden parachute" problems; prepares employment agreements and bonus formulas; and consults regarding rabbi trusts, key man insurance and other nonqualified benefits.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships)

Tax Law

Awards