Annual Tax Seminar (E2212459)

Arthur A. DiPadova, J.D., LL.M., is a shareholder in the firm Kulzer & DiPadova, P.A. He earned his J.D. degree at the Rutgers University School of Law, where he graduated with honors. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation at New York University. Mr. DiPadova is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court, is a member of the Bars of the State of New Jersey and is a frequent speaker to business and professional groups in the area of taxation and estate planning. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a former Chairman of the Camden County Bar Association's Section of Taxation, Past President of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey, Immediate Past President of the Society of Financial Service Professionals – South Jersey Chapter, and is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association and the Camden County Bar Association. Mr. DiPadova's particular areas of expertise include estate, partnership and real estate taxation.

Samantha Heaton is an associate with Kulzer & DiPadova, P.A. She is admitted to the Bars of the State of New Jersey, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the State of Florida. Mrs. Heaton received her Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University School of Law and earned her J.D., summa cum laude, from Rutgers Law School, where she also received a Certificate in Corporate and Business Law and served as an Articles Editor for the Rutgers University Law Review. Mrs. Heaton received her bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Rutgers University.

Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Heaton interned with the Honorable Gloria M. Burns, former Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

Mrs. Heaton is a member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, the Camden County Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Mrs. Heaton specializes in the areas of business and corporate law, estate planning and taxation.

Glenn A. Henkel, CPA, J.D., LL.M., is a shareholder of Kulzer & DiPadova, PA., which limits its practice to tax, business and estate matters. His particular areas of expertise include complex estate planning; tax-exempt organizations; and probate, trust and estate law. Mr. Henkel is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court and is a member of the Bars of the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Henkel is a certified public accountant. He is the author of publications for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. In 2009, Mr. Henkel was awarded the Alfred C. Clapp Award for Excellence in Continuing Legal Education from the NJICLE. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel; past chair of the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section; and an officer of the Taxation Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association and the Camden County Bar Association. Mr. Henkel was a trustee and is currently co-chair of the Probate and Trust Committee of the Camden County Bar Association. He is a past president of the Trust Counselors Network and of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey, Inc. Mr. Henkel is also a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a past president of the Southwest Jersey Chapter of the NJSCPA. Mr. Henkel was designated as an accredited estate planner by the National Association of Estate Planning Councils. Mr. Henkel has been named a Super Lawyer, one of the 100 Top Super Lawyers in New Jersey and was named to Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Henkel was an assistant professor of tax law at Rutgers University School of Law. He was a member of the Rutgers Law Journal, has published articles in national tax journals and has lectured extensively to groups of lawyers, accountants and estate planners. He earned his J.D. at Rutgers University School of Law and his LL.M. in taxation at New York University.

Mr. Kempter is a shareholder with the firm and is a graduate of Widener University School of Law. He has earned his LL.M. in Taxation at Villanova University.

Mr. Kempter is a member of the Bars of the State of New Jersey and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court and U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Mr. Kempter is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association and the Camden County Bar Association.

In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Kempter is also a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey.

He is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals where he serves on the board and is a Past President of the South Jersey Chapter. He is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants where he served on the board and is a Past President of the Southwest Jersey Chapter. He is also a member of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey where he served on the board and is a Past President.

Mr. Kempter’s particular areas of expertise include employee benefits, estate planning, estate administration and tax-exempt organizations.

Douglas R. Madanick, CPA, J.D., LL.M., is a shareholder with the firm of Kulzer & DiPadova, P.A. Mr. Madanick is a member of the Bars of the State of New Jersey and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is also admitted to practice in front of the United States Tax Court.

In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Madanick is a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Madanick specializes in the areas of tax compliance, civil and criminal tax controversies, estate planning and administration.

Mr. Madanick obtained his master's in business administration from the Temple University Fox School of Business and Management (M.B.A.). He earned his law degree (J.D.) and Masters in Taxation (LL.M.) at the Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, PA, where he was a member of the Environmental and Technology Law Journal. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Rutgers College.

Daniel L. Mellor, J.D., LL.M., is a shareholder with Kulzer DiPadova, P.A., located in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Mr. Mellor is a member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, as well as the Camden, Burlington and Mercer County Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court. Mr. Mellor earned his B.A. from the College of William and Mary, his J.D. at the George Mason University School of Law, and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in taxation from the Temple University Beasley School of Law.

Ms. Schmid earned her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law specializing in Corporate Law, and earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania where she majored in Political Science and Economics. Ms. Schmid is currently pursuing her Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Schmid was a Senior Tax Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where she specialized in Mergers and Acquisitions. While at PwC, Ms. Schmid handled the federal tax implications of complex merger and acquisition transactions involving Fortune 500 corporations. Her experience includes spin-offs, carve outs, liquidations, taxable transactions, and non-recognition transaction