Thomas J. Nichols

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Thomas J. Nichols: Attorney with Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C.
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Biography

Over the course of his 30-plus year career, Thomas J. Nichols has represented thousands of clients and organized hundreds of business entities. Tom has extensive work experience at the state and federal levels. He is well versed in both business entity law (e.g. corporations, partnerships, LLCs) and tax law (e.g. income tax, self-employment tax, estate tax) as well as other tax considerations involved in structuring of business ventures.

Tom is uniquely qualified to advise businesses on choice of entity issues including the nuances of the various corporate structures available under Wisconsin law and cutting edge tax income planning. Tom has been and is still active in updating Wisconsin's business entity statutes and in tax reform at the Federal level.

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Corporate
  • Tax
  • Estate Planning
  • Business Law
  • Securities Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Marquette University, B.A., honors, 1976; Marquette University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1976
Law School Attended:
Marquette University Law School, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1979
Admission:
1979, Wisconsin; 1979, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Tax Court
Memberships:
American Bar Association - Section of Taxation: Committee on S Corporations (1986 - Present), Chair (2008-2010)
State Bar of Wisconsin - Business Law Section, Director (2002 - 2009, 2011- Present); Partnerships Committee, Chairman (2011 - Present); Legislative Committee (1997 - 2002); Business Law Committee (1995 - 1996)
Milwaukee Bar Association
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Wisconsin Taxation Committee (1983 to Present), Chairman (1989 - 1991)
American Health Lawyers Association
The Group, Inc
S Corporation Association, Chairman, Board of Advisors
Journal of Passthrough Taxation (CCH), Board of Directors
Special Agencies:
Heartland Advisors, Inc.
Languages:
English
Reported Cases:
County of Langlade v. Kaster, 550 N.W.2d 722.
ISLN:
904159330

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Location

  • Milwaukee, WI
    The Milwaukee Center , 111 East Kilbourn Avenue, 19th Floor
    Milwaukee, WI 53202-6622

    414-567-4002 Phone
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414-273-5840  Fax

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