December Update – Preliminary Injunction Against the Corporate Transparency Act

On December 3, 2024, in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. et al. vs. Garland, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction which prevents the U.S. Treasury Department and its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) against all companies nationwide. […]

October Update – Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act of 2020

As you may have heard, on March 1, 2024, the District Court for the Northern District of Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act of 2020 (“CTA”) is unconstitutional, and the U.S. Treasury Department is permanently enjoined from enforcing the CTA, but only against the two named plaintiffs in that case (Issac Winkles and National Small Business […]

Thirteen SMDK Co., L.P.A., Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America© will showcase thirteen Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., attorneys in 2025. Founded in 1983, The Best Lawyers™ has grown into one of the most respected publications in the legal profession. Candidacy for the publication is based upon extensive peer review surveys in which attorneys may nominate their peers. We congratulate the […]

Update – Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act of 2020

As you may have heard, on March 1, 2024, the District Court for the Northern District of Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act of 2020 (“CTA”) is unconstitutional, and the U.S. Treasury Department is permanently enjoined from enforcing the CTA, but only against the two named plaintiffs in that case (Issac Winkles and National […]

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2020, effective January 1, 2024

  By: Edmund G. Kauntz, Esq. In early 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act of 2020 (the “CTA”) after more than a decade of efforts to implement beneficial ownership reporting for business entities. The CTA establishes reporting requirements for most business entities organized or registered to conduct business in the United States.  On September […]

Congratulations to all of SMDK’s 2024 Super Lawyers

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., would like to congratulate Gary S. Desberg, Evan S. Hirsch, Paul J. Singerman, and Ronald J. Teplitzky for their continuation on being named Ohio Super Lawyers. Three of our Super Lawyers have been included for more than 15 years. 2024 marks the 21st year for Paul J. Singerman […]

Thirteen SMDK Co., L.P.A., Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

The Best Lawyers in America© will showcase thirteen Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., attorneys in 2024. Founded in 1983, The Best Lawyers™ has grown into one of the most respected publications in the legal profession. Candidacy for the publication is based upon extensive peer review surveys in which attorneys may nominate their peers. We congratulate the […]

U.S. News & World Report Includes SMDK in “Best Law Firms” Rankings

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., is honored to be included in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., has been regionally ranked in four practice areas: Real Estate Law – Tier 1 Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law – Tier 1 […]

Paul J. Singerman and Gary S. Desberg Receive Rosewater Award in 2021 and 2022

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., is proud to announce that two of its principals were the recipients of the Rosewater Award.  While this is a significant honor that is only given to one individual per year, it is notable that two attorneys from the same firm received the award in back-to-back years:  Paul […]

Seven of SMDK’s Lawyers Named 2023 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., is proud to announce that Gary S. Desberg, Evan S. Hirsch, Paul J. Singerman (all in the field of Real Estate), Ronald J. Teplitzky (in the field of Banking), and Michael R. Stavnicky (in the field of Business Litigation) have again been named Ohio Super Lawyers.  While each […]