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Renee Sophia Coulter

About

Renee Sophia Coulter is an experienced tax attorney focused on achieving tax compliance and solving complex tax controversies.  As a member of Omnus Law’s Tax Practice Group, Renee brings over 25 years of previous professional experience, depth of knowledge and curated skill set, specializing in tax law, tax compliance, and advisory services.  Renee is a tax subject matter expert, focused on achieving tax compliance and solving complex tax controversies.   Renee provides legal guidance to pass-through entities (Partnerships & S-Corporations) and business owners, tax compliance services to estates and trusts, multi-state tax planning services, and tax advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs, business owners and real estate professionals.  Through hard work, tenacity and proficiency, Renee is able to navigate complex tax issues, for businesses and individuals.  With a reputation as fair and trustworthy, Renee is a trusted business advisor in the financial real estate, transportation & freight-forwarding sectors. 

In previous roles, Renee developed and implemented comprehensive tax management strategy, performing complex tax return reviews, developed advanced tax strategies, and directed multi-state tax projects.  As every tax matter is unique, she provided bespoke, custom-tailored solutions for a wide range of clients, including business owners and estate stakeholders, ensuring that their tax filings and planning achieved full compliance with federal and state tax regulations.  Renee has also managed estate and trust matters, offering strategic tax planning and tax advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs, business owners and real estate professionals, and other stakeholders in estates and trusts. 

At Omnus Law, Renee will leverage her previous professional experience, technical proficiency and skills to deliver high-quality, client-focused legal and tax solutions.  She helps businesses navigate the complexities of tax compliance and provides advisory services that are tailored to optimize tax efficiencies.  With deep knowledge of real estate partnerships, estate planning techniques, and fiduciary tax strategies, she offers comprehensive strategies to meet the unique needs of each and every client. 

Renee is also certified in several eDiscovery platforms, and is often called upon for consultation, strategy development and implementation in matters involving regulatory investigations (federal and state). 

Career Highlights

  • Directed tax return reviews and strategic planning at a leading CPA Firm 
  • Appointed to the State Bar of Michigan Standing Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law 
  • Appointed to the State Bar of Michigan District Committee on Character & Fitness 
  • Public Service as Redford Employee Civil Service Chair (2010-12) and Commissioner (2006-12) 
  • Successfully advised clients on complex multi-state tax planning and pass-through entities 

Associations

  • State Bar of Michigan Standing Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law 
  • State Bar of Michigan District Committee on Character & Fitness 
  • State Bar of Michigan, Tax Section Member 
  • ABA DEI Initiative Scholarship Recipient for 2022 ABA Summer Tax Conference 
  • Allegheny County Bar Leadership Initiative, Inaugural Class (2002) 

Publications

  • Analysis of SCOTUS Decision “Fulton v. Faulkner” as published in Duquesne Law’s Juris Business Law Journal 1996-97 

Practice Areas

Tax LawTrust & Estates Law
Sub-practice areas
Corporate Taxation, Estate and Gift Taxation, Individual Taxation, Tax Controversies and Disputes, Estate Planning

Admitted Jurisdictions

  • Michigan
  • Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • United States Tax Court

Education

  • J.D., Duquesne University Law School 
  • B.A., International Studies, Johns Hopkins University 

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Korean

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