Charles Mark Stevenson

Mark Stevenson focuses his practice on matters relating to limited liability companies, partnerships, and other pass-through entities and the taxation of those entities.  He advises clients on the United States federal and Florida state tax implications of transactions.  Mr. Stevenson is experienced in structuring business ventures using corporations, LLCs and partnerships, as well as the preparation of related agreements.  He regularly advises clients about the tax and non-tax aspects of business relationships.

In addition, Mr. Stevenson regularly advises clients regarding mergers and acquisitions; organizing real estate joint ventures, and emerging and other closely-held businesses.

Mr. Stevenson frequently lectures on limited liability companies and Section 1031 like-kind exchanges.

Experience Highlights 

• Structuring mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, including the use of tax-favored pass-through entities
• Advises and structures deferred and reverse-deferred like-kind exchanges of real estate
• Advises Subchapter S Corporations
• Structures stock and asset sales
• Prepares limited liability operating agreements
• Represents corporate clients in controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and the Florida Department of Revenue

Education

• University of Florida College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation
• University of Miami School of Law, J.D., with honors
• University of Miami School of Business, M.B.A., Corporate Finance, with honors
• University of Central Florida, B.S., Finance, with honors

Bar Admissions

• The Florida Bar
• The North Carolina Bar

Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Hillsborough County Bar Association