Harlan S. Louis
Member
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Overview
Harlan has focused on tax and wealth transfer planning for 30 years, developing practical and efficient strategies to achieve client goals while minimizing taxes. As a certified specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law, he advises executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and families.
His practice includes handling federal and Ohio tax audits and appeals, and representing charities and businesses of all sizes. Harlan is also a former CPA with a master’s degree in tax law.
His accolades include Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating for legal ability and ethical standards, recognition by Ohio Super Lawyers, and being named a Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO Magazine.
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
- University of Florida College of Law (LL.M. in Taxation)
- University of Dayton School of Law (J.D.) cum laude
- Miami University (B.S. in Accounting)
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- Florida
Court Admissions
- United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- United States Tax Court
Professional Highlights
Noteworthy Experience
- Represents clients on complex state and local tax matters that come before the Ohio Supreme Court, the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, Ohio Department of Taxation, and county Boards of Revision.
- Represents clients in front of the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Tax Court.
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the Ohio State Bar Association
- Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Affiliations and Civic Involvement
- Columbus Bar Association, Probate Court Committee, Member and Former Chairman
- Columbus Estate Planning Council, Member and Former Chairman
- Jewish Columbus
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- Board of Trustees
- Executive Committee
- Treasurer
- Trusted Charitable Advisors Program, Former Co-Chair
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- Life Care Alliance, Legacy Endowment Campaign, Advisory Council
- Ohio State Bar Association
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- Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section, Council Member
- Taxation Law Committee
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- The Columbus Foundation, Professional Council
- The Ohio State University, Professional Advisory Council
- University of Florida Advisor Network, Member
Professional Recognition
- Top Lawyer in Columbus, named by Columbus CEO Magazine
- Martindale Hubbell, AV Rating
- Ohio Super Lawyers, 2021-2025
Harlan has focused on tax and wealth transfer planning for 30 years, developing practical and efficient strategies to achieve client goals while minimizing taxes. As a certified specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law, he advises executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and families.
His practice includes handling federal and Ohio tax audits and appeals, and representing charities and businesses of all sizes. Harlan is also a former CPA with a master’s degree in tax law.
His accolades include Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating for legal ability and ethical standards, recognition by Ohio Super Lawyers, and being named a Top Lawyer by Columbus CEO Magazine.
Practice Areas
Education
- University of Florida College of Law (LL.M. in Taxation)
- University of Dayton School of Law (J.D.) cum laude
- Miami University (B.S. in Accounting)
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- Florida
Court Admissions
- United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- United States Tax Court
Noteworthy Experience
- Represents clients on complex state and local tax matters that come before the Ohio Supreme Court, the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, Ohio Department of Taxation, and county Boards of Revision.
- Represents clients in front of the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Tax Court.
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the Ohio State Bar Association
- Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Affiliations and Civic Involvement
- Columbus Bar Association, Probate Court Committee, Member and Former Chairman
- Columbus Estate Planning Council, Member and Former Chairman
- Jewish Columbus
-
- Board of Trustees
- Executive Committee
- Treasurer
- Trusted Charitable Advisors Program, Former Co-Chair
-
- Life Care Alliance, Legacy Endowment Campaign, Advisory Council
- Ohio State Bar Association
-
- Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section, Council Member
- Taxation Law Committee
-
- The Columbus Foundation, Professional Council
- The Ohio State University, Professional Advisory Council
- University of Florida Advisor Network, Member
Professional Recognition
- Top Lawyer in Columbus, named by Columbus CEO Magazine
- Martindale Hubbell, AV Rating
- Ohio Super Lawyers, 2021-2025
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