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Overview

Sam Warwar is a shareholder in the firm’s Tax department. He has over 30 years’ experience as general counsel to businesses, families, and non-profit organizations, with an emphasis on private wealth and tax planning; succession planning, merger and acquisition transactions, and executive compensation.

Sam’s  accomplishments include:

  • Best Lawyers in America® each year since 1993
  • Ohio Super Lawyer each year since 2004
  • Best of the Dayton Bar (2004)
  • Dayton Art Institute – Recipient of the 2004 James F. Dicke II Presidential Distinguished Service Award
  • Top 50 Dayton/Cincinnati Lawyer (2005)
  • Top 100 Ohio Lawyer (2006)
  • Best Lawyers®  2011 Dayton Tax “Lawyer of the Year”
  • Best Lawyers®  2014 Dayton Litigation & Controversy – Tax “Lawyer of the Year”

Recognition + Awards

Best Lawyers in America® Since 1993: Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy-Tax, Tax Law

Ohio Super Lawyer each year since 2004

Best of the Dayton Bar (2004)

Dayton Art Institute - Recipient of the 2004 James F. Dicke II Presidential Distinguished Service Award

Top 50 Dayton/Cincinnati Lawyer (2005)

Top 100 Ohio Lawyer (2006)

Best Lawyers-Dayton Lawyer of the Year 2011: Tax

Best Lawyers-Dayton Lawyer of the Year 2014: Litigation & Controversy - Tax

Best Lawyers-Dayton Lawyer of the Year 2015: Tax Law

Super Lawyers 2004-2016

Bar Admissions

Ohio, 1981
Florida, 1981

Education

University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
LL.M. in Taxation – 1981
Major: Taxation

University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio
J.D. – 1980
Honors: cum laude

Ohio State University
B.A. – 1977

Publications

“Thinking Differently about Charitable Giving: Using Closely Held Stock to Make a Charitable Gift,” Futures Newsletter published by The Dayton Foundation, Winter 2011
“Corporate Stock: A Smart Way to Give Under the New Tax Laws,” Futures Newsletter published by The Dayton Foundation, Spring 2019

Professional

Ohio State Bar Association
Dayton Bar Association
Florida Bar Association
American Bar Association

Community

Community Blood Center/Community Tissue Services – General Counsel; Board of Trustees
Downtown Dayton Partnership – General Counsel; Board of Trustees, Ex Officio Executive Committee, Secretary, Nominating Committee; Co-Chair Amenities Committee Chair
Ex Officio Board, Community Blood Center/ Community Tissue Services
Trustee, Downtown Dayton Partnership Corp.
Trustee, Governance Comm., Facilities Task Force, Retail Contract Comm., Site Strategy Planning Comm., Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley
Trustee, Exec. Comm., Individual Giving Comm., National Aviation Hall of Fame
Asst. Sec., The Wright Brothers Institute, Inc.

Our Practices

Our attorneys have experience in the issues that business owners and entrepreneurs frequently face:
For nearly every type of business, real estate is a crucial component of success. For property owners, managers, developers and construction companies, commercial property issues are an everyday facet of business, and skillful solutions to those issues are essential to success of the business. Even if your company is not directly involved in the real estate industry, your place of business — whether purchased or leased — is a critical investment.
At Coolidge Wall, we understand how intimidating business issues like organization, internal governance and contract negotiation can be. As a client, you can expect our corporate and business lawyers to become thoroughly familiar with your business goals and operations. We then draw on the full experience of a distinguished staff of attorneys to help you make wise decisions for your business — from incorporation onward.
Litigation is one of the most challenging aspects of legal practice, one that not every attorney is prepared to handle. Coolidge Wall's team of seasoned litigators have experience with all types of disputes: civil and administrative litigation, appeals, and even select criminal matters.
At Coolidge Wall, we believe that a company’s workforce is its most important asset. However, managing personnel issues and striking the balance between attracting talent and keeping workforce expenses manageable can be a difficult and delicate task. Employers can easily make mistakes that lead to litigation, overcompensation or morale difficulties. Our labor and employment attorneys are well acquainted with labor trends and employment law and use that knowledge to provide our clients with creative and cost-effective advice.
The Ohio workers’ compensation system fills a legitimate need and was designed for administrative convenience. But for businesses of all sizes, workers’ compensation issues can be a nightmare. Employers trust the workers’ compensation practice team at Coolidge Wall to provide informed counsel and competent representation regarding these important issues.
Tax is a universal issue for every business in the United States. The record keeping, planning and preparation that is necessary to keep your tax affairs in order and avoid paying more than you should touches every aspect of your operation.

Our clients trust the attorneys of Coolidge Wall with their important estate planning and probate needs.  Our team is experienced in all aspects of estate planning and probate law, including wills and trusts, estate tax planning, probate administration, and business succession.

Our extensive transactional and civil work in the private sector has provided our team of attorneys at Coolidge Wall with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to provide public sector entities with competent legal counsel for a wide range of issues.

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Coolidge Wall offers a diverse array of legal practice areas and business insight for our clients. Let our history, reputation and knowledge work for your business-no matter where you are. Contact us to learn how we can contribute to your company’s success.
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