Blaine M. Peterson, Shareholder

Experience

Mr. Peterson's practice encompasses tax and business planning for closely held businesses, trusts and individuals, estate and gift tax planning, business valuation and representation of taxpayers with the Internal Revenue Service and Oklahoma Tax Commission on a variety of tax issues.

Mr. Peterson's experience includes formation of business entities, structuring business acquisitions and developing comprehensive estate and asset protection plans. He also provides ongoing representation to business clients on a wide range of issues.

Mr. Peterson has obtained the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts and regularly values closely held businesses in connection with various transactions, including estate planning, shareholder agreements and divorce proceedings.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Peterson worked as a Certified Public Accountant.

Practice Areas

• Business and Commercial Transactions
• Business Valuation
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Probate and Guardianship
• Representation of Closely Held Businesses
• Tax Planning and Tax Controversies
• Trusts and Estates
• Wealth Transfer Planning

Professional Biography

• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Valuation Analyst
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma County Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants, including Oklahoma City and Norman Chapters
• Member, Tax Committee of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
• Speaker on estate planning and tax issues affecting closely-held businesses

Admissions

• All Courts of the State of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma Tax Court
• United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
• United States Tax Court

Education

• University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., Accounting)
• University of Oklahoma, College of Law (J.D., with Distinction)