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Clayton H. Hale, Jr. joined Mackenzie Hughes in 1974. He is a partner and
member of the executive committee. He concentrates his practice in the areas
of health care law, business and tax. His tax and accounting background
enable him to assist the firm's clients in planning and structuring sophisticated
acquisition and divestiture transactions; structuring employee benefit plans
to comply with the complex ERISA rules and regulations; and planning for
the transition of business ownership and preservation of accumulated wealth
in connection with their estate planning. Clayton also renders tax opinions
in connection with tax exempt bond financings. Having represented numerous
members of the medical community, Clayton has developed an expertise in
health care law to assist his clients in complying with the rapidly expanding
body of law regulating health care compliance and fraud and abuse. The primary
focus of Clayton's practice is to assist clients in planning business transactions
that comply with the applicable rules and regulations. However, for those
who have not properly planned, Clayton's extensive knowledge and expertise
enable him to provide valuable assistance in connection with state and federal
tax, Department of Health, Department of Labor and other regulatory audit
issues.
Clayton received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College
in 1964. He then went on to study finance at Syracuse University
Graduate School of Business. He earned his Juris Doctorate from
Syracuse University College of Law in 1968 and is a graduate of
New York University School of Law, where he graduated with a Master
of Laws Degree in Taxation in 1974. While a student, Clayton was
a member of Phi Delta Phi and the Justinian Honor Society. He was
admitted to the New York Bar in 1968, the U.S. Tax Court in 1978
and since 1974, he has been a New York State licensed Certified
Public Accountant.
Clayton is a member of the Onondaga County, New York State and American
Bar Associations. He was also a past member of the Executive Committee
of Tax Section for the New York State Bar Association.
Prior to joining Mackenzie Hughes, Clayton worked for six years
in New York City as a Tax Specialist at Coopers & Lybrand, where
he was responsible for tax planning for large corporations and
high
net worth individuals.
When Clayton has a few moments to spare, he spends his time golfing,
skiing and sailing.
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