Randal J. Kaltenmark

Randal J. Kaltenmark

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

3.0 (1 reviews)
Indianapolis, Indiana
29+ years experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3535
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Bio

Randy represents taxpayers in audit and administrative proceedings before the Internal Revenue Service and state/local tax authorities, and in appeals before federal and state courts, including the United States and Indiana Tax Courts. His tax practice includes a wide array of substantive areas, including income taxes, estate taxes, employment taxes, excise taxes, sales/use taxes and property taxes.Randy is experienced in structuring entity formations and reorganizations; in planning partnership, limited liability company and S corporation transactions; and in drafting complex and limited liability company agreements. In addition, he counsels high net worth families and family offices concerning issues of family governance, family office formation and operations, and regarding tax efficient succession planning and transfers of wealth to younger generations.Notably, Randy offers tax experience in the major disciplines of a tax practice. He thrives under the intellectual challenge of applying esoteric tax law to inform client’s everyday decisions. Randy is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his commitment to responsiveness and practicality. He focuses on providing clear answers to the questions his clients ask and actionable solutions to the challenges they face. Randy represents taxpayers in audit and administrative proceedings before the Internal Revenue Service and state/local tax authorities, and in appeals before federal and state courts, including the United States and Indiana Tax Courts. His tax practice includes a wide array of substantive areas, including income taxes, estate taxes, employment taxes, excise taxes, sales/use taxes and property taxes. Randy is experienced in structuring entity formations and reorganizations; in planning partnership, limited liability company and S corporation transactions; and in drafting complex and limited liability company agreements. In addition, he counsels high net worth families and family offices concerning issues of family governance, family office formation and operations, and regarding tax efficient succession planning and transfers of wealth to younger generations. Notably, Randy offers tax experience in the major disciplines of a tax practice. He thrives under the intellectual challenge of applying esoteric tax law to inform client’s everyday decisions. Randy is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his commitment to responsiveness and practicality. He focuses on providing clear answers to the questions his clients ask and actionable solutions to the challenges they face.

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Indianapolis (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Indianapolis (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Indianapolis (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Indianapolis (2024)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Indianapolis (2024)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Indianapolis (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Indianapolis (2022)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Indianapolis (2021)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Indianapolis (2019)
  • Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Recognized: Tax Law
  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

  • Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1996
  • Valparaiso University, B.A., graduated 1993

Reviews

D

Dorothy Collins

3 weeks ago

Skilled but inconsistent service

Randal J. Kaltenmark provided a solid legal foundation for my tax dispute case, leveraging his extensive experience in audit and administrative proceedings. His background in general practice and recognition as a Lawyer of the Year for Tax Law and Litigation gave me confidence in his expertise. However, I found the communication during the process to be uneven—some responses were prompt, while others took longer than expected. The resolution was satisfactory, but I had to follow up multiple times to clarify next steps. While his knowledge of IRS and state tax authorities was evident, I would have appreciated more consistency in updates. Overall, a competent attorney with areas to improve in client communication and responsiveness.

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