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Lance A. Gildner
- E gildner@taftlaw.com
- T (937) 641-1727
- F (937) 228-2816
Summary
Lance focuses his practice in tax law. With over 25 years in practice as a tax attorney and an Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) certification as a Federal Tax Specialist, Lance has developed a breadth of knowledge and experience dealing with federal and state civil and criminal tax issues for individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, as well as for-profit and nonprofit entities. He also has significant experience in handling criminal tax controversy and civil and tax litigation matters.
Lance is a member of the Dayton, Ohio State and American Bar Associations, a member of the American Bar Association Taxation Section, and chair of the Dayton Bar Association Business and Tax Law Committee. He was selected for inclusion in 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2011, receiving the coveted “Lawyer of the Year” designation during three of those years.
He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law.
Awards
Honoree, Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers®, Litigation and Controversy – Tax (2019 – 2024), Tax Law (2025), Dayton
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Honoree, Best Lawyers in America (2011 – present)
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Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers (2012)
AV Peer Review Rated, LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
All Service Areas
Education
- University of Dayton School of Law (1991)
- Indiana University (1988)
Admissions
- Federal - Southern District of Ohio
- Federal - U.S. Tax Court
- Federal - Northern District of Ohio
- Federal - U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- State - Ohio
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Twenty-Eight Taft Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" 2025 News
Three Hundred Sixty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 News
Twenty Taft Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" 2024 News
Three Hundred Six Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2024
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
Member
- Dayton Bar Association
Member
- Ohio State Bar Association
Member
- Dayton Bar Association Foundation
Former Treasurer
Community Involvement
- Ronald McDonald House
Former Board Member
- YMCA of Greater Dayton - Camp Kern
Former Board Member