Paul M. Hattenhauer

Paul M. Hattenhauer

Tax Law

0.0 (0 reviews)
Charlotte, North Carolina
34+ years experience
Culp Elliott & Carpenter PLLC
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Contact Information

704-372-6322
https://www.ceclaw.com/attorneys/paul-m-hattenhauer/
Three Morrocroft Centre, Suite 400, 6801 Carnegie Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28211
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Bio

Paul M. Hattenhauer, a partner with Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C., is chair of the firm’s Estate Planning practice group. Mr. Hattenhauer’s practice is focused on providing tax, business, asset protection and estate planning advice for individuals, closely held business owners and fiduciaries. He provides counsel in sophisticated estate tax reduction strategies, and advises clients on strategies to arrange their affairs to pay the least amount of tax. He is experienced in the creation and funding of family entities and trusts through the use of life insurance and other assets to provide estate tax savings, creditor protection and marital discord protection. Mr. Hattenhauer counsels clients in all aspects of trust and estate administration, including the preparation of estate tax returns, tax audits with the Internal Revenue Service and State revenue departments, valuation issues, and will and trust disputes. He has extensive experience with family business succession planning, sales and acquisitions of businesses, the formation of business entities and implementation of shareholder’s agreements, and employment and non-competition agreements. Mr. Hattenhauer has extensive experience in implementing sophisticated estate plans for high net worth individuals, closely held business owners and their families. These plans are tailored to allow the client to pay the least amount of tax within the context of the family’s overall goals and objectives, and include the use of trusts, family partnerships and limited liability companies and charitable entities.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

North Carolina

State Capital

Raleigh

Highest Court

North Carolina Supreme Court

Bar Association

North Carolina State Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Tax Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Tax Law
  • Practice Area: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Practice Area: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

  • University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1991
  • University of Miami School of Law, LL.M, graduated 1994
  • Saint John's University, BS, graduated 1988
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