David J. Karaz
I thrive in the mix of technical and practical.
Contact: P /612.604.6695E /[email protected]
Administrative Contact: Bryan Palmer P /612.604.6645E /[email protected]
Education
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D., 2021
Drake University, B.S., cum laude, Accounting, B.A., cum laude, Political Science, 2014
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2021
My Approach
I enjoy combining my financial background with my legal knowledge to create opportunities for forward-thinking businesses. I spent three years as a CPA and senior financial services auditor at a Big Four accounting firm before starting my legal career. I set out to learn all things finance, and I found along the way that my true passion is serving clients on significant, complicated projects. Tax credit and incentives work is complex, and I am motivated to apply my legal skills, enhanced by a strong foundation in business, finance and accounting, toward developing strategic solutions for clients.
Outside work, I love camping with my wife, biking with my young boy, and making plenty of mistakes as a new homeowner on projects.
Practice Areas
Practicing Specialty Tax Credits & Incentives
My Experience
I represent clients in connection with specialty tax credits and incentives. I focus on matters involving Research & Development tax credits and those related to clean energy solutions, such as the Section 48C Advanced Energy Property tax credit. I blend my CPA experience with my legal knowledge to help clients maximize their opportunities to achieve their goals.