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Nationally Recognized Expertise in LLC and Tax Law in Manchester
John M. Cunningham is a highly distinguished and nationally recognized attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a specialized practice focused exclusively on Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and sophisticated tax matters. ⚖️ With decades of experience, Attorney Cunningham provides unparalleled counsel to entrepreneurs, business owners, and families, helping them structure their ventures for maximum asset protection and tax efficiency. His practice is built on a deep, academic understanding of the law, combined with practical, real-world application. He is the author of a leading legal treatise on the subject, ‘Drafting Limited Liability Company Operating Agreements,’ and was a key drafter of the New Hampshire Limited Liability Company Act. This profound expertise ensures that clients receive the most strategic, precise, and forward-thinking legal advice available for their business and financial goals. 📚
Core Practice Areas for Business and Tax Planning
Attorney Cunningham’s practice is intentionally focused to provide an exceptional level of expertise. He is a premier authority on the intersection of business entity law and federal taxation, offering critical guidance to clients seeking to optimize their financial and legal structures. His services are centered around:
- Business Formation Lawyers: Specializing in the creation of robust, well-structured LLCs. He meticulously crafts formation documents and operating agreements to meet the specific needs of each client, ensuring a solid legal foundation for their business.
- Tax Lawyers: A core focus of his practice is advising on complex LLC tax issues and maximizing deductions under Internal Revenue Code Section 199A, which can result in significant federal income tax savings for owners of closely held businesses.
- Contract Lawyers: As an expert in drafting LLC operating agreements, he provides sophisticated counsel on creating the essential contractual framework that governs member rights, responsibilities, and company operations, preventing future disputes.
A Distinguished Legal Background
Attorney Cunningham’s formidable expertise is the result of a distinguished career and exceptional academic background. He earned his J.D. from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Law School and began his career as a trial attorney with the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice. He later honed his skills in the Foreign Trade and Tax Department of the international law firm Baker McKenzie. This background gives him a unique and comprehensive perspective on both the formation of business entities and their long-term tax implications. He is licensed to practice in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and while his main office is in Concord, he serves clients from Manchester through his ‘of counsel’ affiliation with the renowned firm McLane Middleton, PA. 🏆
Strategic Counsel for Your Business’s Future
Whether you are forming a new venture, restructuring an existing business, or seeking to optimize your tax position, John M. Cunningham offers the strategic, in-depth legal counsel you need. His deep knowledge and focused practice ensure that your business is built on a legally sound and financially advantageous foundation. 🤝 To benefit from the guidance of a leading expert in LLC and tax law, contact his office to schedule a consultation and secure your business’s future. 📞
Specializing In
LLC Formation, LLC Law, LLC Tax Planning, Section 199A Deductions, Business Law, Operating Agreements, Asset Protection
Address & Location
Located in the heart of the Central Business District of Downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, on the prominent corner of Elm Street and Hanover Street.
Building Location
This is New Hampshire’s tallest building, a premier 19-story Class A office tower known as City Hall Plaza, completed in 1992. It is easily recognized on the skyline by its four-gabled green roof and features a polished granite-and-marble lobby with an on-site gourmet coffee shop.
Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of City Hall Plaza on Elm Street. Check in with the lobby concierge, then use the high-speed elevators to proceed to the offices of McLane Middleton on the 10th Floor.
Parking Details
Secure parking is available directly in the building’s attached multi-level structured parking garage. Paid on-street parking is also available along Elm Street.
Public Transit
Served by Manchester Transit Authority Route 11 (Downtown Manchester Via Community College); nearest stop is at Elm / City Hall (SB).
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