E-mail: ledermann@shumakerwilliams.com

David J. Ledermann joined the Firm in August, 2005 as an Associate in the Firm’s Corporate and Financial Services Department. He practices in the areas of taxation, employee benefits law and business transactions.

Mr. Ledermann counsels businesses, non-profits and individuals in connection with both tax and non-tax issues arising in transactions, government audits, estate planning situations and employee benefit programs. He advises employers, administrators and service providers concerning compliance with the often complex rules governing retirement plans and health and welfare benefit plans. Mr. Ledermann also advises tax-exempt organizations concerning their formation, operation and challenges to their exempt status. He has substantial experience representing clients before federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

Mr. Ledermann received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School. He also earned a Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. In addition, he has degrees from Michigan State University (M.S., physics) and Oakland University (B.S., physics, magna cum laude). Prior to attending law school, Mr. Ledermann was an editor for a scientific publishing company.

Mr. Ledermann is a member of the American Bar Association and its Tax Section. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, Florida and Michigan.