MICHAEL J. ZAINO
mzaino@zandhlpa.com

"I have practiced law for nearly 25 years, and feel blessed by my practice profession every day. My background in a wide variety of legal areas enables me to bring a big-picture view to a business matter or an estate planning session - and to be alert for specific pitfalls, as well."

- Michael J. Zaino

  • with partner David L. Humphrey, established the law firm of Zaino & Humphrey in 1995
  • AV rated *
  • concentrates in the areas of federal, state and local income taxation, corporate and business law, medical and dental practice issues, elder law, and estate planning.
  • frequently serves as a guest lecturer on such subjects as business law, medical and dental practices, estate planning, dealing with the IRS, and partnership taxation
  • named as one of Ohio's Super Lawyers (2004-2007)
  • formerly an attorney in the tax department of Ernst & Whinney (currently Ernst & Young)

EDUCATION

  • B.A. in Political Science - University of Dayton
  • J.D. - University of Dayton School of Law

MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

  • admitted to practice in the state of Ohio, including the Courts of Common Pleas, Courts of Appeal and the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals; admitted to practice in the state of North Carolina, also admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

  • Ohio State Bar Association

    • Chair, Federal Taxation Specialty Board
    - (writes exam for Specialization in Federal Income Tax)
    Member, Federal Taxation Committee
    Member, Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Committee
    Member, State and Local Taxation Committee

  • North Carolina Bar

  • Dayton Bar Association

    • Member, Business Law and Taxation Committee
    Member, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Committee

  • Columbus Bar Association
    Member, Probate Law Committee
    Member, Estate and Gift Tax Committee
    Member, Business Tax Committee

  • Worthington Estate Planning Council

  • Columbus Foundation, Professional Advisory Committee

  • St. Brigid of Kildare Church Planned Giving Committee

*AV® Peer Review Rating - an AV rating is a significant accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV rating.

5775 PERIMETER DR., SUITE 275
DUBLIN, OH 43017

7658 SLATE RIDGE BLVD.
REYNOLDSBURG, OH 43068

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