Tax Attorney Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr.

Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr. is the President/C.E.O. of Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A.  Attorney Sheppard's practice is limited to Taxation, IRS Tax Resolution, Federal & State Tax Preparation, Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Probate Law, and Business Law.

Kenneth received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from Ohio Northern University.  In 2000, he earned his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Denver Graduate Tax Program.  Mr. Sheppard is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and Columbus Bar Association (Estate & Gift Tax, Probate, and Business Tax Committees).  Kenneth has also been a guest speaker on the topic of Ethics in Estate Planning for the National Business Institute.

Attorney Sheppard negotiates settlements, including Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements, for all sizes of businesses as well as individuals.  In addition, Kenneth takes great pleasure in assisting individuals, families, and small business owner with the development and maintenance of their estate and business planning. Through numerous speaking engagements, Mr. Sheppard emphasizes the importance of educating his clients on how to effectively implement and maintain their estate and business plans.

Areas of Practice
  • Taxation
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate / Estate Administration
  • Business Law
Litigation Percentage
  • 25% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
  • Ohio, 2003
  • U.S. Tax Court, 2007
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2008
Education
  • University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado, August, 2000
    LL.M. in Taxation
    Honors: Dean's List
    Major: Taxation
  • Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio, May, 1999
    J.D.
    Honors: President, Student Bar Association
    Honors: Lt. Governor, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
    Honors: Book Award, Poverty Law
  • Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, United States Of America, May, 1996
    B.A.
    Honors: Dean's List
    Honors: Outstanding Attorney Award, Mock Trial
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • Westerville Chamber of Commerce, 2007 - Present, Member
  • Columbus Bar Association, 2005 - Present, Member, Business Tax Committee
  • Ohio State Bar Association, 2003 - Present, Member
  • Moving Forward Senior Networking Group, Treasurer
  • Licking County Bar Association, 2008 - Present, Member
Past Employment Positions
  • Barefoot Wealth Management, Director Of Advanced Planning, 2004 - 2005
Pro Bono Activities
  • Habitat for Humanity, 1998 - 1999
Ancillary Businesses
  • IRS Negotiations & Settlements - nationwide
  • Federal & State Tax Preparation - nationwide
Birth Information
  • April 8, 1974, Frankfurt, Germany