Russ Hale brings nearly 30 years of experience to his practice, which includes a central Florida regional corporate, transactional and taxation practice; a statewide Florida banking, trust banking, bank regulatory and governmental affairs practice; and a nationally focused state and local tax practice. He has been recognized by both peers and clients for his work in tax and banking.
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
• Florida Bankers Association - Government Relations Trust and State Tax Issues.
• Huizenga Holdings, Inc. - Government Relations -State Tax Issues, State & Local Tax
• Mears Transportation Group - General Corporate Matters
Professional Associations
Leadership Orlando Graduate
The Florida Bar - Tax Section; Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Oregon Bar Association - House of Delagates Member
Section Head, Akerman Senterfitt Orlando Office Corporate Department
Publications
• "Documentary Stamp Tax Decision Benefits Investors," Florida Real Estate Journal, July 2005
• "Florida Nonrecurring Intangible Tax," Florida Real Property Complex Transactions Manual, Fourth Edition
• "Florida's Top Tax Traps," Orlando Business Journal - The Law Journal
• "Doc Stamp Tax Controversy Frustrates Real Estate Plans," Florida Real Estate Journal, Volume 9, No. 8, April 2001
• "Legislature Enacts Documentary Tax Reforms," The Florida Bar- Tax Section Bulletin, November 1997 - Volume XV Number 4
• "1996 Revisions of the Subchapter S Provisions," Vault & Gavel - The Legal Journal for Florida Bankers Association, Volume II, Number II Fall/Winter 1997
• "Documentary Stamp Tax on Florida Credit Transactions: The Evolution of Confusion," Vault & Gavel - The Legal Journal for Florida Bankers Association, Volume II, Number II Fall/Winter 1997
• "Buy-Sell Safe Harbor Under Section 2036(c) Limited in Scope", The Journal of Taxation - Volume 71, Number 1, July 1989, A Warren, Gorham & LaMont Publication
• "Using Section 83 Restricted Stock Plans in S Corporations," The Journal of Taxation - Volume 67, No.4, October 1987, A Warren, Gorham & LaMonte Publication
Professional Activities and Experience
Former Hillsboro (OR) Municipal Court Judge
Bar Admission
1986, Florida
1980, Oregon
Court Admissions
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. Court of Claims
U.S. District Court, Oregon
Education
1986: LL.M., University of Florida College of Law, Major: Taxation
1980: J.D., Williamette University College of Law
1977: B.A., Pacific University, magna cum laude
