Fort Collins — Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC has added Mark Hamilton as an attorney, bringing more than 34 years of experience to the firm.
Hamilton’s practice area includes advising clients on tax appeals and litigation involving federal, international, state and local tax matters for corporations, partnerships and individuals. He has helped structure tax-free and taxable acquisitions and dispositions, spin-offs and internal restructurings, including securing favorable rulings from the IRS.
Hamilton also brings a strong international perspective to his practice, including two years in Stockholm, Sweden, as a European tax counsel. He advised foreign operations on tax matters, developed a European tax controversy practice and managed mergers and acquisitions.
“Mark’s depth of experience and practical insight into complex tax matters make him an exceptional addition to our team,” said G. Brent Coan, founding partner of Coan, Payton & Payne.
Hamilton received his Master of Laws in taxation from DePaul University College of Law, his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law and his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Northern Illinois University. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Tax Court. Hamilton also is active in the tax sections of the Colorado, Alaska and American Bar Associations.
Coan, Payton & Payne specializes in business, real estate and estate planning, with offices in Denver, Fort Collins and Greeley.