Mr. Schwarz is experienced in all aspects of federal and state taxation, including advising with respect to domestic and international corporate transactions, tax-free reorganization, executive compensation, and handling tax controversy matters.  Mr. Schwarz regularly acts as lead counsel in M&A transactions, including significant business sales to both strategic and private equity buyers, as well as, representation of buyers in connection with acquisitions.

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As a member of the Firm’s Business Services Group, Mr. Schwarz also has significant experience in assisting clients with business formations, commercial transactions, review and drafting of commercial agreements including employment agreements, phantom stock plans, stock option plans, supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements and operating agreements.

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Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Schwarz served as a shareholder at Graham Curtin, a Professional Association, where he worked since 1997 representing corporate and private clients in tax, corporate and transactional matters.  Prior to Graham Curtin, he served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Carleton D. Powell of the United States Tax Court. He is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (North Carolina).

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Mr. Schwarz has represented buyers and sellers in transactions in a number of industries including:

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• Logistics

• Staffing

• Insurance Agencies

• Manufacturing

• Waste Management

• Technology

• Healthcare

• Marketing

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Publications

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• Using Phantom Stock Plans as a Valuable Tool in Retaining Employee Drivers:  January 12, 2023  Read More

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• "U.S. Senate Moves To Reaffirm Deductibility Of Certain PPP Expenses" :  May 8, 2020             Read More

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• "Passing the SALT – New Jersey SALT Cap Workaround":  February 13, 2020     Read More

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• 2019 Trends in the Staffing Industry for M&A:  October 18, 2019    Read More

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• "In the Zone - A Qualified Opportunity Zone Overview" :  March 14, 2018    Read More

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• "IRS Provides Guidance on 20% Pass-Through Deduction":  November 1, 2018     Read More

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• "Deduction for Qualified Business Income of Pass-Thru Entities":  January 2018    Read More

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