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Widely recognized for his knowledge of employee benefits, estate planning, tax law and business issues, Lawrence M. Ploucha counsels clients in a wide range of financial-related matters. An “AV”-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Ploucha has more than 30 years of experience working with shareholders, professional firms, closely held businesses, individuals and families.
Ploucha provides guidance to clients in all phases of a business endeavor, from the structuring of new entities and preparation of business agreements, to tax planning and purchase and sale transactions. His understanding of employee benefits, taxes and estate planning allows him to develop effective, integrated planning strategies for executives and professionals, such as attorneys, accountants, physicians and dentists.
A native of Michigan, Ploucha graduated cum laude from Western Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in 1972. He earned his juris doctorate cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1978, and a master of laws in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law in 1980.
Practice Description
Ploucha focuses his practice on the following areas:
Business Law
- Preparation of partnership, joint venture, and buy-sell agreements
- Purchase and sale of corporate stock and purchase and sale of assets
- Preparation of partnership, joint venture, and buy-sell agreements
- Limited liability company operating agreements
- Formation of new entities
- Employment agreements
- Licensing agreements
Employee Benefits
- Qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation plans
- Profit-sharing plans
- Healthcare-related benefits
Tax Law
- Business-related issues
- Healthcare-related issues
- Employee benefits issues
- Formation of new entities
- Purchase and sale agreements
Estate Planning
- Preparation of wills, trusts and other estate-related documents
- Probate, guardianship and trust administration
Awards and Honors
Ploucha has been listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” in the employee benefits section since 1995.
Professional and Community Organizations
An active pilot, Ploucha is the founder and director of Wings over Miami Museum, an air museum at Tamiami Airport dedicated to preserving South Florida’s aviation heritage. His other professional and community involvements include:
- South Florida Employee Benefits Council, past president
- The Florida Bar, and its Tax, Corporate, Business Law and Health Law sections
- Broward County Bar Association
Professional Articles and Speaking Engagements
Ploucha is a lecturer with The Florida Bar, Practicing Law Institute and the National Business Institute, Inc. He is also the contributing author of the widely utilized “Florida State and Local Taxes Manual,” published by the Florida Bar (1984), and “Advising Professional Corporations After TEFRA,” published by P.L.I. (1982-1983).
Larry can be reached by email at lmp@atkinson-diner.com.