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Noah J. Stern “Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country.”   -  Thurgood Marshall

Noah J. Stern is a seasoned attorney who provides comprehensive legal counsel to individuals and businesses on a wide range of transactional matters, tax issues, and corporate governance. Noah’s practice covers the business and regulatory aspects of healthcare law. He represents physicians, physician practices, and ambulatory surgery centers on corporate governance, employment agreements, insurance provider contract negotiations, and compliance with the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute, as well as management and co-management agreements. His clients span a variety of industries and structures, including exempt organizations, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. With extensive experience in the corporate sector, Noah advises clients on diverse tax matters, including federal tax planning for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, as well as state and local tax issues. He is also adept at assisting clients in resolving disputes with the Ohio Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service. Noah has a particular focus on nonprofit organizations, guiding them through the creation process, seeking and maintaining tax-exempt and charitable status, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. His client base includes foundations, charities, universities, and museums. He advises these organizations on issues such as unrelated business taxable income, excess benefit transactions, mergers, and corporate governance. His deep understanding of local, regional, and federal tax exemption laws enables him to effectively navigate complex tax challenges, including grant-making procedures, expenditures, investments, and corporate governance matters. An experienced speaker, Noah regularly presents on tax and legal topics, including appearances at several Southwestern Ohio Tax Institutes.

Quick Facts

Office:

225 West Court Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

 

Practice Areas:

Corporate & Transactional, Corporate Taxation, Nonprofit Organizations, Private Client & Family Wealth Planning, Tax Planning, Compensation & Benefits, Health Care Industry

Bar Admissions:

Ohio

Court Admissions:

U.S. Tax Court

 

Recognitions: 

Ohio Rising Stars® (2006 – 2007)

 

Best Lawyers©

Tax Law (2013-2024)

“Lawyer of the Year” in Cincinnati for Tax Law (2024)

Education:

New York University School of Law  (J.D., 1999)

 

Indiana University  (M.A., 1996)

 

University of California, Berkeley  (B.A., 1993)

Professionally & Community Affiliations

  • Cincinnati Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Campaign Cabinet Law Firm Division co-chair
  • Board Member,  American Jewish Committee – Cincinnati
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati, Planned Giving Committee
  • Southwestern Ohio Tax Institute, Planning Committee
  • Rockwern Academy Scholarship Committee
  • Cincinnati Bar Association, Admissions Committee
  • Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (CALL), Class XII
  • Board Member of the Academy of Medicine Foundation