Adam D. Reid

Attorney Bio

Education: 
The University of Iowa (B.A., 2004)
UIC John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2008; LL.M., 2009) 

Biography:  
Mr. Reid provides counsel to individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations, advising on complex business transactions and tax issues, including mergers and acquisitions, financing, corporate governance, business succession, income tax, sales tax, employment tax, and tax dispute resolution. In addition, his practice includes a broad range of gift, trust and estate matters, including estate planning, asset protection, charitable planning, probate and trust administration. Additionally, Mr. Reid advises Qualified Opportunity Fund managers, investors, businesses, and developers on the evolving tax and business structuring requirements of the Qualified Opportunity Zone program created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Mr. Reid has been recognized as a “Mid-South Rising Star” in tax law by Super Lawyers since 2014, has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© list since 2017, and has received Martindale Hubbell’s highest rating designation of “AV: Preeminent for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability.” He currently serves as Chair of the Arkansas Bar Association Section of Taxation.

Practice Areas: 
Taxation
Trusts & Estates
General Corporate and Commercial Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate and Real Estate Finance
Nonprofits
Qualified Opportunity Zones 

Speaking Engagements: 
2021 ACMA Virtual Spring Conference, Arkansas Municipal League: “Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Arkansas” Opportunity Arkansas Winrock International Webinar: “Opportunity Zones: How Can Communities Benefit?” SBA, ASBTDC & UALR 2020 Arkansas Opportunity Zones Program: Creating an Opportunity Fund
Arkansas City Management Association Conference: Opportunity Zones – A to Z
Arkansas Rural Development Commission Annual Meeting: Opportunity Zones in Arkansas