Justin has been an invaluable member of Holbrook & Manter since 2005, where he has cultivated a deep expertise across all facets of tax. His practice is strategically focused on serving family offices, private wealth management, estate and trust planning, and a range of specialty industries, with a particular emphasis on the unique needs of family and closely held businesses. Notably, Justin also serves as a trusted advisor to current and retired professional athletes across diverse sports backgrounds, holding the distinguished designation of NFLPA Registered Player Financial Advisor.
Since joining H&M, Justin has amassed extensive experience not only in taxation but also through collaboration with the firm’s audit and assurance teams, providing him with a holistic understanding of financial matters. His tax expertise is comprehensive, with a particular focus on the intricacies of family offices and high-net-worth families, estate and gift tax law, fiduciary taxation, and the tax implications for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Justin’s commitment to education and knowledge-sharing is evident in his prior role as president of the nationally recognized CPA exam review course, MDS CPA Review, and his service as an adjunct professor at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Justin is driven by an unwavering passion to provide unparalleled solutions for the complex tax challenges faced by our clients. His work is characterized by exceptional quality, genuine passion, and unwavering professionalism. He is frequently sought out and highly regarded by fellow professionals for his deep knowledge and extensive experience in all areas of tax, particularly estate planning and fiduciary taxation. Justin’s talents and community contributions have earned him widespread recognition, including his selection as a member of the prestigious Forty Under 40 Class of 2016 by Columbus Business First, an award that celebrates emerging professionals and community leaders.
A dedicated family man, Justin resides in New Albany, Ohio, where he and his wife of nearly twenty years are actively involved in their three children’s various activities. Beyond his professional life, Justin enjoys traveling both domestically and internationally, pursuing his passion for discovering rare bourbons, and delving into the intricate world of horology, particularly the mechanics of timepieces from the “Holy Trinity” of watchmakers.