Justin joined the firm in 2017 and has more than 16 years of experience advising clients on the tax impact of a variety of complex business transactions. As Chair of the Tax Department, he is responsible for directing the firm’s tax initiatives internally and for developing products and services for the Pittsburgh and Columbus tax practices.
Justin focuses his practice on business entity and private equity mergers and acquisitions. He regularly assists companies, sponsors and investors with structuring transactions to achieve the most tax efficient result. Justin also regularly acts as an outside Tax Director for his clients, assisting the management team with tax planning, tax compliance and reporting, and transactional matters.
Justin advises clients in diversified sectors, including construction, manufacturing, retail, and professional services.
B.A. - Accounting, University of Pittsburgh
J.D. - Duquesne University School of Law
Practice Unit Leader—Tax Advisory Services Department
Member—Allegheny County Bar Association - Taxation Section
Member—Schneider Downs SEC Practice Group
Do you have a hobby or personal passion?
I enjoy spending time with my wife and son and boating on the Allegheny River.
What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
Treat everyone like a future client.
People would be surprised to know that I…….
Was interviewed twice on the Gretchen Carlson Show on Fox News.
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
Helping my client’s understand the tax impact of business transactions.
What was your first job?
Bagging groceries and collecting shopping carts from the parking lot at the local Giant Eagle.
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Spend time with my son.
Do you have advice for young professionals?
Be a sponge.
Shareholder Jim Yard is Schneider Downs’ practice leader for our Risk Advisory Services Department. Jim specializes in providing risk management, internal audit, and internal control consulting services.
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