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UB Greensfelder Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 List
August 21, 2025
John has more than 30 years of experience in federal, state and local taxation matters. His expertise also includes corporate law, partnerships and real estate. He structures complex transactions to take advantage of tax opportunities and avoid tax pitfalls. John also handles tax controversy work, including audits, protests and appeals. His experience extends to nonprofit issues, including exempt status. John has achieved the highest rating, AV Preeminent®, from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America©.
- Dartmouth College (B.A., magna cum laude, 1974)
- Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., cum laude, 1979)
- Editor, Georgetown Law Journal (1978-1979)
- Ohio
- American Bar Association (Taxation Section)
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (Former Chair, General Tax Committee)
- Estate Planning Council of Cleveland
- Tax Club of Cleveland (President)
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated – Martindale-Hubbell
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation and Controversy – Tax; Tax Law (2003-2026)
- Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list (2004-2006)
- Named a “Top Lawyer” by Northern Ohio Live Magazine (August 2003)
- General Chairman, Cleveland Tax Institute (October 1997)
