Piercing the Corporate Veil in Philadelphia: How Developers Can Protect Themselves from Personal Liability & How to take advantage of a 1031 Rescue with a Deferred Sales Trust

Host: ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC
Sponsors: Cohen Seglias & Tannhäuser Financial

Speaker Bios

Lane F. Kelman
Partner at Cohen Seglias

Lane has an active and diverse construction litigation practice, representing developers, general contractors and trades in complex construction matters throughout the United States and internationally. He has extensive experience with both private and public projects. His work ranges from contract negotiations to claim prevention and management, construction defects, and suspension and debarment proceedings.

Matthew R. Skaroff
Associate at Cohen Seglias

Matthew concentrates his practice in complex construction litigation and has experience representing all types of participants in both private and public construction projects, ranging from contractors and subcontractors to owners and design professionals. Matthew counsels clients from project inception to completion and beyond, providing effective and targeted representation to best address and protect his clients’ interests during disputes.

Sean C. Wieland, LUTCF, LACP
Founding Principal
Tannhäuser Financial, LLC.

As Founding Principal of Tannhäuser Financial, Sean believes a boutique wealth management firm can best serve the needs of clients who understand the value of discretion, tax planning, and asset protection for those individuals who have chosen to take responsibility for their destiny in becoming business owners and prudent capital investors. The intersection of finance, law, and taxation is vast and complex, and successful businessmen are already devoted to the specialized operations and strategic planning of their own enterprise. Understanding and anticipating the unique needs of our clients to grow and protect their capital, and consequently the income and legacy it provides their families, is our paramount concern. In his 8 years in the industry, Sean’s comprehensive focus and expertise has provided clients with the stability and protections enabling them to see their endeavors and dreams flourish.

Sean’s diligence and trusted network of complementary professionals in law and accounting allow him to provide a broad scope and depth of knowledge in the individual and family areas of estate planning, asset protection, wealth distribution, and risk management, as well as the business areas of succession planning, tax strategies, international relations, and insurance analysis.

Sean’s licenses include the following: Series 6, 63, and 65; Life; Accident and Health. He holds the designations of Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) and Life Insurance and Annuities Certified Professional (LACP). He is an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the Montgomery County Estate Planning Council (MCEPC), and the American Cancer Society National Professional Advisor Network (NPAN).