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Stuart M. Horwitz

Manager

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As the founding member of Horwitz Law, LLC, Stu was driven to create a law firm that embraced creative ideas and unique solutions. Stu works very closely with his clients to help them fulfill their goals, achieve their dreams and avoid costly pitfalls. Whether it is structuring a business, helping with tax planning, buying or selling a business, creating a comprehensive estate plan, setting up a charitable foundation or a special needs trust, he works diligently to help clients achieve their desired goals.

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Education

  • L.L.M. Taxation, Georgetown University Law Center

  • JD, The Ohio State University College of Law

  • BSBA Finance, The Ohio State University

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Current and Previous Firm Experience

  • Horwitz Law, LLC - Manager, 2004 - Present

  • Frantz Ward, LLP - Partner, 2001 - 2004

  • Roetzel & Andress, LPA - Partner, 1993 - 2001

  • Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, LLP - Associate, 1987 - 1993

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Bar Memberships

  • Member of the Ohio Bar

  • Member of the United States Tax Court

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Ratings

  • Martindale Hubbell AV Rated

  • AVVO Rating 10 out of 10

  • Super Lawyers (Business Lawyer - Multiple Years)

  • Best Lawyers (US News & World Report - Multiple Years)

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Past & Present Affiliations

  • Akron Canton Regional Food Bank, General Counsel

  • Akron Press Club, General Counsel

  • Akron Symphony, Board of Directors

  • Akron Tax & Estate Planning Council

  • Allied Partners in Philanthropy Society, Cleveland Clinic

  • Association for Corporate Growth

  • Cleveland Estate Planning Council

  • Federal Tax Specialization Board (OSBA), Board Member

  • Northern Ohio Planned Giving Council

  • Ohio Federal Tax Specialization Board, Board Member

  • Ohio State Bar Association

  • Tax Club of Cleveland​

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Joan M. Horwitz

CFO & Legal Assistant

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As the CFO and Legal Assistant at Horwitz Law, LLC Joan is responsible for providing a wide range of support in the day to day operations of the firm including administrative and financial. 

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Education

  • B.S. Psychology, Cleveland State University

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Current and Previous Experience

  • Horwitz Law, LLC - CFO & Legal Assistant, 2004 - Present

  • Horwitz & Associates, LLC - Owner, 1995 - 2003

  • Key Bank - Vice President, Human Resources, 1990 - 1995

  • Russell Reynolds Associates, Researcher, 1988 - 1990

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Past & Present Affiliations

  • Cleveland Business and Professional Women's Club, Finance Chair

  • Employmnent Management Association, Member

  • Highland High School PTO, Sunshine Committee Chair

  • Highland High School Choir Boosters

  • St. Collette PSCF, 2nd Grade Teacher

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