About Mark E Sims

Mark Sims practices in the Business Representation & Transactions Group and works primarily in the federal income tax, business planning and healthcare areas. Mark’s federal tax practice involves individual, corporate, S corporation, and partnership tax planning, including advising clients in real estate, new markets tax credit and opportunity zone transactions. He advises public and private companies regarding the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and executive compensation matters, including equity and incentive plans, stock option plans, and deferred compensation arrangements. Mark also represents clients on matters before the IRS and state tax agencies. Additionally, he has significant experience focusing on tax issues related to the formation and operation of tax exempt organizations.

Mark serves in a general counsel role for a number of closely held businesses and represents purchasers and sellers of businesses and business interests. His healthcare practice concentrates on business issues facing healthcare providers, including representing physician and dental groups in structuring, purchasing, and selling medical practices. Mark also has extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating physician employment agreements.