Jon B. Sparkman

Jon B. Sparkman: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Nonprofit/Charities Law, Tax Law Attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire

Jon B. Sparkman is a shareholder of the firm counseling privately-held businesses and non-profit organizations. His extensive experience includes representing small- to medium-size businesses from start-up to eventual sale, providing advice with respect to formation and financing, growth and expansion as well as mergers and acquisitions. Jon's representation of non-profit organizations focuses on formation, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, governance issues and mergers.

Practice Areas

• Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Corporate Law
• Nonprofit/Charities Law
• Tax Law

Jon's background as a certified public accountant provides him with a broad business and financial base, which he utilizes in representing the firm's business clients. His work experience spans both small regional CPA firms and a national CPA firm, providing him with exposure to a wide variety of businesses and industries.

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Manchester (2026)
• Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Manchester (2025)
• Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit/Charities Law, Manchester (2024)
• Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit/Charities Law, Manchester (2022)
• Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Manchester (2021)
• Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit/Charities Law, Manchester (2020)
• Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Manchester (2018)
• Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit/Charities Law, Manchester (2016)
• Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Manchester (2015)
• Lawyer of the Year: Nonprofit/Charities Law, Manchester (2014)
• Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Manchester (2012)

Jon is recognized as a leading attorney in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Nonprofit/Charities Law and Tax Law. His deep understanding of tax-exempt issues, including avoidance of intermediate sanctions and compensation planning has been a cornerstone of his practice.

Firms

• Devine Millimet & Branch Professional Association, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA

Jon's work experience in the accounting field with both small regional CPA firms and a national CPA firm has provided him with exposure to a wide variety of businesses and industries. Jon is a certified public accountant (CPA).

Affiliations

• New Hampshire Association for Justice - Member

Jon's professional affiliations include the New Hampshire Association for Justice, where he serves as a member. His experience and expertise make him an invaluable asset to this organization.

Languages

• English (native)

Jon Sparkman is fluent in English. He understands the importance of clear communication and ensures that all his clients, no matter their native language, receive comprehensive and understandable legal advice.

Bar Admissions

• New Hampshire (1985)

Jon B. Sparkman is licensed to practice law in New Hampshire and has been for over three decades. His extensive experience includes representing small- to medium-size businesses from start-up to eventual sale, providing advice with respect to formation and financing, growth and expansion as well as mergers and acquisitions. Jon's representation of non-profit organizations focuses on formation, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, governance issues and mergers.

Jon is a member of the New Hampshire Association for Justice (formerly known as The New Hampshire Trial Lawyers' Association) where he serves as a member. His experience and expertise make him an invaluable asset to this organization.