You are starting a business. What form should it take? A business lawyer and an accountant will explore the legal and accounting pros and cons of limited liability companies, corporations and other business forms. Among other things, we will focus on protecting business owners from personal liability by preventing “piercing of the corporate veil”.
Charles R. Berry represents business entities and individuals in a wide spectrum of transactions, focusing primarily on capital formation and business management, including public and private offerings, private equity and venture capital financings, as well as dealing with securities industry licensing and investigations.
Charlie prepared the first “plain English” initial public offering of securities registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and has extensive experience in securities regulation, public offerings, business mergers, acquisitions and sales, private placements, and compliance with the periodic reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
In addition to debt and equity financings, Charlie has represented securities dealers, their registered representatives, and registered investment advisers in connection with regulatory compliance matters and investigations. He has participated in many Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitrations, representing claimants and respondents, as well as serving as an arbitrator and conducting arbitrator training.
Anthony Joseph Plese, CPA, founder of Wallace Plese + Dreher, has over 30 years of experience in accounting, tax, and business consulting. As a Senior Advisor, he helps clients with tax strategies to maximize business values and minimize business and personal income tax liability. Through client education and collaboration, he provides comprehensive guidance regarding tax rates and elections. As a confidant, trusted advisor, and problem-solver, many of his client relationships span from business inception to succession planning. Anthony holds an Arizona Certified Public Accountant license. He earned a Bachelor of Science, Accounting, from Northern Arizona University, and Master of Science, Taxation, from Golden Gate University. He is a life member and actively participates with the Tempe Diablos and served on the Board of Directors of Northern Arizona University Foundation for over 20 years.
Jakob I. Klein, CPA, Tax Manager, Wallace Plese +Dreher, has nearly ten years of combined industry and public accounting experience. He provides tax and business consulting services to individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and estates and trusts throughout Arizona. In collaboration with estate and trust attorneys, Jake consults with individuals and business owners about charitable giving and appropriate mechanisms. Concentrating on personalized service, Jake assists clients with understanding complex tax issues and reducing taxes, including differences between tax credits and deductions. Jake holds an Arizona Certified Public Accountant license and earned a Bachelor of Science, Accountancy, from Northern Arizona University. As Co-Chair, Advisory Board, Arizona Society of CPAs (ASCPA), Jake presents on a variety of topics for the Phoenix Tax Workshop.
*The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour towards your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0.0 hours of professional responsibility.