Robert E. "Bob" Brant, Business Attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio
Over 52 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and Tax
Cincinnati, OH
Practicing business in Cincinnati since 1974.
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- Years practicing
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Robert E. "Bob" Brant is an attorney based in Cincinnati, OHIO. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Tax. Robert has over 52 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Cincinnati, OHIO
- Experience
- over 52 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · Tax
- Handles Business, Employment, and Tax matters from Cincinnati, OHIO.
- Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Cincinnati) (2013).
About Robert E. "Bob" Brant: Robert E. "Bob" Brant is an attorney based in Cincinnati, OHIO. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Tax. Robert has over 52 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Robert E. "Bob" Brant
Robert concentrates on business, employment, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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Business cases in Cincinnati, Ohio
Robert takes business matters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Cincinnati, Ohio
Robert takes employment matters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Cincinnati, Ohio
Robert takes tax matters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Robert E. "Bob" Brant — Over 52 years of Ohio business experience
Robert E. "Bob" Brant is an attorney based in Cincinnati, OHIO. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Tax. Robert has over 52 years of legal experience.
Bob Brant has an uncanny ability to do five things at once, and all of them proficiently. He was multitasking before the term even existed.
He may be entering a timesheet while he dissects a tax problem and actively participates in a meeting. Just when you think there is no possible way he could be listening and doing so much simultaneously, out will pop a sentence that gets right to the heart of the matter. Those who have not been initiated will often sit back in stunned silence, even awe. But this is an everyday thing for Bob, as his clients have come to know and appreciate.
Bob's practice is most concentrated in the areas of estate and wealth planning and employment benefits. He represents a large number of medical practices and works in the taxation, estate planning, retirement planning and business planning areas. In addition, he works on a number of health care-related matters, has structured numerous physician practice mergers, and has been involved in designing compensation systems for many of these practices.
Bob also lectures extensively, both locally and nationally, to various professional organizations and trade associations in the areas of tax, estate and retirement planning.
Consistent with his ability to juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time, Bob is involved in a wide variety of management and committee functions at Katz Teller. He is a long-time member of the firm’s Board of Directors, chairs the firm’s retirement plan committee, and serves on the finance and benefits committees.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPERIENCESince 1975, Bob has been involved in implementing well over 3,000 new and restated retirement plans for clients in the Cincinnati area and in several other states and has designed and structured numerous defined benefit plans saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes for each of many different clients.
ESTATE & WEALTH PLANNING EXPERIENCERepresents numerous families with eight- and nine-figure net worths with respect to their succession planning including:
- One family who will have passed $10-$15 million dollars to heirs, gift and estate tax free using five separate Charitable Lead Trusts.
- One family who has been a client since the 1980s who will have passed on $60-$100 million to the next generation(s) and over $30 million to charities without paying any gift or estate taxes.
How Robert handles business matters
Bob Brant has an uncanny ability to do five things at once, and all of them proficiently. He was multitasking before the term even existed. He may be entering a timesheet while he dissects a tax problem and actively participates in a meeting. Just when you think there is no possible way he could be listening and doing so much simultaneously, out will pop a sentence that gets right to the heart of…
The kind of cases Robert takes
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and tax matters in Cincinnati and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Robert E. "Bob" Brant's legal education and bar admissions
Stanford University
J.D. · 1974
University of Cincinnati
BA · 1971
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Ohio
1974 · ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in Stanford University and BA in University of Cincinnati.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in Stanford University and BA in University of Cincinnati. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Robert E. "Bob" Brant
Robert has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Cincinnati)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Woodward/White, Inc.'s The Best Lawyers in America 2003-2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law & Politics Media, Inc.'s Ohio Super Lawyer, 2004-2008
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Cincinnati) (2013). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (2026).
Locations
Robert E. "Bob" Brant's office in Cincinnati
Robert's primary office is at 255 East Fifth Street, 24th Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202-4724. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert E. "Bob" Brant — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert E. "Bob" Brant
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Cincinnati?
Robert is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new business clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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