Ward Bradford Boone

Ward Bradford Boone

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Lexington, KY

Phone: 859-226-2324 Fax: 859-253-9144

Email: bboone@stites.com

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Education

  • University of Kentucky College of Law

    J.D. 1984

    Ranked 19 in a class of 154

  • University of Louisville School of Law

    J.D. 1982

    Standing 19 in a class of 160 at the end of two semesters; Dean's List both semesters; Candidate, Louisville Journal of Family Law; All Campus Intramural Tennis Doubles Champion

  • University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences

    B.A., with distinction, 1981

    Political Science

Admissions

  • Kentucky

Service Areas

  • Business & Corporate Services
  • Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations
  • Corporate General Services
  • Entrepreneurial Services
  • Joint Ventures
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Taxation
  • Trade Association Law

Industry Experience

  • Health Care
  • Industrial / Manufacturing
  • Insurance Carriers / Brokers / Agents

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Fayette County Bar Association
  • Louisville Bar Association, Section of Tax
  • Kentucky Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), Children's Leader
  • Woodford Community Christian Church, Teacher
  • Foundation for Drug-Free Youth, Inc., Board of Directors
  • Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout

Martindale-Hubbell - W. Bradford Boone

Brad Boone has a 25-year practice focusing on income tax law of corporations, partnerships and individuals on the federal, state and local levels. He represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service and the Kentucky Department of Revenue. He also handles complex business transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, contracts and agreements. His practice also includes representing various tax exempt organizations.

The types of businesses that Mr. Boone represent are diverse, but he regularly assists clients whose businesses are in the areas of banking, energy, manufacturing, medicine, real estate, retail sales, and telecommunications.

Past Speaking Engagements

Mr. Boone is a frequent lecturer and author on tax issues, including the following:

  • "Kentucky Partnership Law Handbook (Chapter 6: Special Tax Considerations and Strategies)," University of Kentucky CLE Program, Third Edition, 2003
  • "Kentucky Partnership Law Handbook (Chapter 6: Special Tax Considerations and Strategies)," University of Kentucky CLE Program, Second Edition, 1996
  • "Employee v. Independent Contractor," Fayette County Bar Association CLE Program, 1996
  • "Employment Tax Issues," Lorman Education Services, 1996
  • "IRS Returns Regarding Debt Forgiveness," University of Kentucky CLE 15th Annual Conference on Legal Issues for Financial Institutions, 1995
  • "Tax-Free Spin-Offs, Split-Offs and Split-Ups," Lexington Tax Forum, 1994
  • "Personal Use of Company Aircraft," Lexington Tax Forum, 1986
  • "Limitations on Deductibility of Investment Interest," Lexington Tax Forum, 1986
  • "Tax Reform Act of 1986," Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Regional Tax Seminars, 1986

More Than Stites & Harbison

Brad is a Children's Leader for Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF). He also is a member of the Board of Directors for Foundation for Drug-Free Youth, Inc. and is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.