Mark H. Berliant
Biography
Mark Berliant practices in the areas of real estate development, federal estate and gift taxation, probate and family planning, and succession. He began his career as a Tax Trial Attorney for the Internal Revenue Service.
Mark has had extensive syndication, partnership, limited partnership, joint venture activities and transactions throughout the United States; extensive real estate activities in multi-family apartments, hotels, shopping centers, office buildings and ground; experience in zoning, leasing, workouts, real estate tax reductions; further extensive representation in mortgage loan negotiations including primary and secondary financing, security agreements, title matters and all related problems.
Recognized as one of “The Best Lawyers In America” since this listing was first published in 1983, he has recognized expertise in federal income and estate taxation, family planning, succession, estates and trusts, valuations, in addition to his continuing board service as a director for various closely held companies.
Articles, Publications, & Lectures
University of Cincinnati College of Law, adjunct professor
American Law Institute|American Bar Association, “Creative Tax Planning for Real Estate Transactions,” Lecturer
Lecturer, Southwestern Ohio Tax Institute
Lecturer, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Honors & Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Attorney
Best Lawyers in America, since first published in 1983 – 2021
Freestore Foodbank, Outstanding Volunteer award for leadership and participation
Community Involvement
Strauss Troy, former president, tax department and board chairman
American Bar Association, former national chairman on Real Estate Tax Problems
Cincinnati Bar Association
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners: past member of Tax Levy Review Committee member, Family Services & Treatment subcommittee and Indigent Care subcommittee
University of Virginia Law School, former class manager
The City of Cincinnati Retirement System board of trustees
Cincinnati Tall Stacks (Bicentennial), former commissioner
Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Film Commission, former board member
Freestore Foodbank, former president and board chairman
FreeStore/Foodbank Foundation, former chairman
Snowmass Club Condominium Owner’s Association, director
Losantiville Country Club, past president
Cincinnati Overseers Hebrew Union College, past board member
American Jewish Committee, past board member
Jewish Vocational Service, past board member
Rockdale Temple, past board member
Montgomery, Ohio Board of Zoning member