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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
- Formation of business entities
- Partnership and joint venture agreements
- Limited liability company operating agreements
- Stockholder/buy-sell agreements
- Employment agreements
- Licensing agreements
- Purchase and sale of corporate stock and assets
Employee Benefits
- Pension, profit sharing & 401(k) plans
- Non-qualified deferred compensation plans
- Healthcare-related benefits
Tax Law
- Business-related issues
- Healthcare-related issues
- Employee benefits issues
Estate Planning
- Preparation of wills, trusts nd other estate-related documents
- Probate and trust administration
Awards and Honors
Ploucha has been listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” in the employee benefits section since 1995.
Broward Lawyers Care pro bono lawyer of the month – August 2010
Professional and Community Organizations
An active pilot, Ploucha is a 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 has lectured for The Florida Bar, Practicing Law Institute and the National Business Institute, Inc. He is a contributing author to Matthew-Bender Florida Family Law Reporter. He is also a contributing author to “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.