Mr. Neuman is recognized in the Tax Law and Trusts & Estates categories and Mr. Mug is recognized in the Tax Law category.
Mr. Neuman, a founding partner of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, has been noted among The Best Lawyers in America each year since the 1995-1996 edition was published. He represents corporations and owners of corporations in tax-related transactions, including tax-free exchanges of real estate and executive compensation planning, and in tax controversies with state and federal government agencies.
He is skilled in estate planning for owners of closely held businesses, and works on a variety of estate planning problems, including business succession matters. Mr. Neuman earned a J.D. degree from Washington University School of Law, and a Masters in Tax Law degree from New York University School of Law.
This is the second consecutive year that Mr. Mug has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Mug concentrates his practice in areas of tax law with emphasis on employee benefits and executive compensation;
He is one of the leading St. Louis attorneys specializing in the design, establishment and administration of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and is a frequent speaker on the topic. He leads the firm's ESOP team, coordinating efforts of the firm's employee benefits, corporate, lending, labor and estate planning practices.
Mr. Mug earned an LL.M. in Taxation from Washington University School of Law; a J.D. degree from Boston College Law School; and an A.B. Magna Cum Laude from Boston College. He is a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
Published biennially since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is considered the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. Best Lawyers lists are compiled through surveys in which thousands of lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C., a full service law firm of 80 attorneys, has provided legal services to clients in diverse industries since its founding in 1976 and is one of the largest law firms in St. Louis. The firm serves public corporations;
For more information about Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, please contact Lois A. LaDriere at 314.615.6103 or visit the website www.GJN.com. Media contact: Jeff Dunlap at 314.993.6925.
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