Josh is an attorney in the firm’s Tax Department.  He advises a wide range of clients—from high-net-worth individuals to businesses to nonprofits—on both tax disputes and planning.  Josh resolves tax disputes with the IRS and state tax authorities in audits, appeals, collections, and beyond.  He helps clients navigate complex tax planning, including issues such as: qualified small business stock and founder exits, generational planning with closely held business interests, state taxation and changing state tax domicile, partnership taxation and carried interest, mergers & acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, charitable giving, and creating and operating tax-exempt organizations.

Prior to joining McLane Middleton, Josh was a Tax associate at Sidley Austin.  Prior to attending law school, Josh served four years of active duty in the U.S. Army, which included graduating from Ranger School, serving as an infantry platoon leader, and earning the rank of Captain.

Josh earned his J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of Notre Dame.