Overview
Ryan M. Palko is an Associate attorney at McCarthy Lebit, where his practice concentration lies within the firm's Taxation practice group. Beyond his extensive knowledge and experience in the realm of tax law, Ryan actively contributes as a valuable member across various practice groups, including Business & Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trusts & Estates, as well as Venture Capital & Private Equity.
Ryan’s legal practice encompasses aiding in organizational structuring, orchestrating document preparation, managing agreements, offering transactional guidance and advisory, and ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance across diverse federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions. Additionally, his proficiency extends to the dynamic area of mergers and acquisitions as well as in devising strategic tax structuring solutions. Furthermore, Ryan plays a pivotal role in providing invaluable support for the intricate tax planning intricacies inherent to trusts and estates.
Prior to becoming part of McCarthy Lebit, Ryan's professional background encompassed roles in public accounting. He engaged in tax due diligence within the middle market and also contributed to the tax diligence team at a regional accounting firm in their transaction services practice.
After completing his bachelor’s degree at Ohio State University, Ryan pursued and achieved both his Master of Accountancy and Master of Business Administration degrees from Cleveland State University. Subsequently, he attained his J.D. from the Cleveland State University College of Law.
Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
- American Constitutional Society, Member
- The Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, Member
- Tax Club of Cleveland, Member
- Young Catholic Professionals - Cleveland Chapter, Member
Articles
- "Considerations for New Lawyers," Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Bar Journal, March 2024
- "What to Do if You Receive a CP59 Notice?," McCarthy Lebit's The More Report, March 2024
- "Minimizing Tax Risks a Key Part of Structuring a Successful Deal," Crain's Cleveland Business, January 2024
- "M&A Transactions: The Value of Sell-Side Tax Diligence," AICPA's Tax Advisor, Tax Clinic, August 2023
Practice Area(s)
Education
Admissions
Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
United States Tax Court
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