Ward Bradford Boone
Brad Boone has more than 34 years of experience focusing on income tax law of corporations, partnerships and individuals on the federal, state and local levels. He represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service and the Kentucky Department of Revenue. He also handles complex business transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, contracts and agreements. His practice also includes representing various tax exempt organizations.
The types of businesses that Mr. Boone represents are diverse, but he regularly assists clients whose businesses are in the areas of banking, energy, manufacturing, medicine, real estate, retail sales, and telecommunications.
Kentucky Partnership Law Handbook (Chapter 6: Special Tax Considerations and Strategies)
Kentucky Partnership Law Handbook (Chapter 6: Special Tax Considerations and Strategies)
Employee v. Independent Contractor
Employment Tax Issues
IRS Returns Regarding Debt Forgiveness
Tax-Free Spin-Offs, Split-Offs and Split-Ups
Personal Use of Company Aircraft
Limitations on Deductibility of Investment Interest
Tax Reform Act of 1986
Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), Children's Leader
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
Kentucky Secretary of State Task Force on Nonprofit Statutes, Member
University of Kentucky College of Law
-
Ranked 19 in a class of 154
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
-
Standing 19 in a class of 160 at the end of two semesters
-
Dean's List both semesters
-
Candidate, Louisville Journal of Family Law
-
All Campus Intramural Tennis Doubles Champion
with distinction
University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences
Brad is in his 24th year as a Children's Leader for Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF). He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Drug-Free Youth, Inc. and is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.
Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated
Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisition Law, and Tax Law (2016-25)
Best Lawyers in America®, Lexington Area Lawyer of the Year for Tax Law (2018, 2023)
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® Publications
Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 97 of its lawyers are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence according to the publication. Additionally, 12 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 30 attorneys are recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 101 of its lawyers are included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 98 of its lawyers are included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, 11 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 19 attorneys are recognized in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 93 lawyers are included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Additionally, 11 attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 14 attorneys are recognized in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.
Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® Publications
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 82 lawyers are included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
Best Lawyers in America Honors 75 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2020
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 has recognized 75 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys as selected by their peers in 49 areas of practice. Forty-three of those attorneys selected have been honored for 10 consecutive years or more.
Best Lawyers in America honors 72 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2019
Best Lawyers in America honors 79 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2018