Mark E. Sims

Mr. Sims practices in the business representation & transactions practice group. He works primarily in the federal income tax, business planning and health care areas. Mr. Sims' federal tax practice involves individual, corporate, S corporation and partnership tax planning, including executive compensation and like kind exchanges. He has been involved in numerous mergers and acquisitions, focusing primarily on tax analysis and disclosure of tax considerations. Additionally, Mr. Sims has significant experience focusing on tax issues related to the formation and operation of tax exempt organizations.

Mr. Sims' business practice involves representing closely held businesses and family businesses regarding organizational, operational and succession issues. His healthcare practice concentrates on the business and tax aspects of healthcare law, involving the representation of physician practices and other healthcare providers.

Mr. Sims is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Prior to joining Keating Muething & Klekamp, Mr. Sims was a partner at Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP. 

Awards & Recognitions

• AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
• Named Ohio Super Lawyer, 2004, 2005, 2006
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 10+ years

News

• KMK Ranked #1 in Cincinnati by Best Lawyers in America; 30 KMK Attorneys Selected for Inclusion

Professional and Community Involvement

• American Bar Association, Tax Section
• Ohio State Bar Association, Federal Taxation Specialty Board
• Cincinnati Bar Association, Tax and Health Care Sections
• Hamilton County Development Company, Board Member
• Hamilton County Business Center, Advisory Board
• Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, Board Member and past president
• Christ the King Parish, Finance Commission