About Harold Leo
Harold Leo Emelander pursued a steady academic path toward tax law. He earned a B.A. in Spanish from Grand Valley State University in 2004, then completed his J.D. at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2006. He followed that with an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida in 2007. The sequence of degrees signals an early decision to concentrate on tax issues in both transactional and litigation settings.
His professional record includes roles in both law firms and tax-focused practices. In 2010 he worked as an associate at Goldsmith & Atlas, P.A. that same year he served as a tax lawyer with Pinchasik Yelen Muskat Stein, LLC, a firm associated with certified public accountants. Those positions placed him at the intersection of legal counsel and accounting practice, giving him experience on matters that require coordination between attorneys and CPAs.
Emelander is admitted to practice in Michigan and Florida and before the Federal Circuit. Those admissions allow him to handle state tax matters and matters that touch federal appellate procedure. They also reflect a practice that spans routine compliance and more formal dispute resolution when cases escalate beyond trial courts.
Clients see the practical side of his training. The LL.M. in Taxation provides a technical footing for parsing complex statutes and regulations. His time working alongside accountants informs how he approaches documentation, audits and negotiations with tax authorities. He has experience preparing tax analyses, advising on compliance questions, and representing taxpayers in administrative proceedings.
His work history shows a mix of counseling and advocacy. At times he has focused on consulting—reviewing returns, structuring transactions and offering written opinions. At other times he has been involved in contested matters—proceedings before tax authorities and positions that may proceed through litigation. That balance reflects the dual nature of tax practice, which often blends preventative planning with dispute resolution when issues arise.
He now practices from Emelander Law Office, P.C., where he continues to handle tax-related matters for individuals and businesses. He currently practices at Emelander Law Office, P.C., handling tax controversies, federal tax matters and related civil work.
