John has more than 30 years of experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, business succession planning, and taxation.
He advises individuals and business owners on plans ranging from simple wills to sophisticated estate strategies, with a focus on achieving client goals and minimizing tax exposure. He also guides families through probate matters.
With a Master’s degree in tax, John concentrates on transfer taxation and the income taxation of trusts and estates, utilizing advanced planning strategies such as GRATs, ILITs, and charitable trusts. He frequently writes and presents on estate and succession planning topics and serves as an expert witness in estate planning and federal transfer tax matters.
- Phone – 937-223-1130
- Fax – 937-223-0339
- Email – jclough@pselaw.com
Administrative Assistant: Lisa Bealert
- Email – lbealert@pselaw.com
- LL.M. (Tax), Capital University Law School, 2002
- J.D., University of Dayton School of Law, 1994
- B.A., Siena College, 1990
- Ohio
- New York
- United States Tax Court
- American College of Trust and Estate Councel Fellow
- Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and
Estates, 2013-2021 OSBA - Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
- Martindale – Hubbell AV Rating
- Dayton Bar Association, Wills for Heroes Program
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Greater Dayton Volunteer Laywers Project
- Leadership Dayton, Class of 2008
- Moderator, University of Dayton Lifelong Learning Institute
- Wright State University Planned Giving Advisory Board
- Dayton Bar Association, Past Chairman
Estate Planning Trust and Probate Law Committee
John's Posts
Succession Planning – How is the Ownership of Your Business Titled?
