Experience
With decades of experience in corporate and real estate taxation, Mario Fazio provides strategic counsel to a wide spectrum of business clients — from family-owned startups to established corporations. Known for his depth of knowledge and practical insight, Mario assists clients with everything from entity formation to complex mergers and acquisitions.
Practice Focus
- Corporate, partnership & real estate taxation
- Business formations, sales & acquisitions
- Mergers & succession planning
- Financing & transactional matters
- IRS audits, appeals & litigation
- Estate planning, wills, trusts & healthcare directives
A former IRS Chief Counsel attorney, Mario brings a rare insider’s perspective to tax compliance and dispute resolution. He is a trusted advocate in both planning and controversy matters.
Professional & Civic Engagement
- Member, LawPact®
- Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar and American Bar Associations, Tax Section
- Affiliate Member, Ohio Society of CPAs
- Member, Geauga Growth Partnership, Leadership Lake County, 2017
Recognition & Honors
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- Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2008–2024
With his unique blend of IRS experience, private firm practice, and in-house corporate insight, Mario offers clients tailored tax and estate guidance with precision and integrity.
Contact Info
Education
B.A., Ohio State University
J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law
L.L.M., Taxation, Case Western Reserve University
