Bio

John is a director and chair of McLane Middleton's Tax Department. John advises clients regarding compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, COBRA, HIPAA and other complex federal laws applicable to employee benefit plans. He frequently represents clients before the IRS and United States Department of Labor in audits and investigations and represents clients in litigation involving employee benefit plans. John provides advice to employers regarding all forms of executive compensation and health and welfare plans. John also advises executives concerning stock options, compensation issues and estate planning involving IRAs and retirement benefits. John is also a member of the firm's Family Law Practice Group where he handles all of the firm's Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO). John received his J.D. from Boston University School of Law (1989) and his B.A. from Dartmouth College (1984).