Associate
Business
J.D. West Virginia University
B.S. West Virginia University
Office:
Morgantown, WV
(304) 598-8165
Biography
Anna Pratt loves that every day is challenging and fast paced in her practice of law. Working side by side with a team of lawyers, CPA’s, and financial planners, Anna’s goal is to assist those looking to plan for their business’s future. Growing up, Anna was a part of a family who successfully owned a multi-generational business. The ingrained work ethic is evident when clients work with Anna; she often becomes a “part of the family” when working with her business clients. Anna specializes in the areas of tax law, corporate restructuring, business transactions, and wealth and estate planning. She focuses her practice on clients who are looking to maximize wealth, reduce tax exposure, and if necessary, work to minimize adverse consequences. Anna tracks changes in federal and state tax law, in order to help her clients prepare for their corporate future, as well as the future of clients with wealth management needs.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
National Leadership SocietyDean's Scholar, WVU Honors College
Key Experience
Assisted in representing international manufacturing companies in formation and operations of U.S. based affiliates
Advised clients on participating in COVID-19 related assistance programs, including SBA PPP loans and EIDL loans, as well as assisting clients with the practical considerations and tax consequences of the same
Assisted closely held professional employer organization with evaluating offers for company divestiture. Represented client in negotiating, structuring, and documenting a stock sale and partial roll-over transaction
Work Experience
2017 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2016-2017 WVU College of Law Taxpayer Advocacy Clinic
2016 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2015 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2013 Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
2016-2017 WVU College of Law Taxpayer Advocacy Clinic
2016 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2015 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2013 Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP
Speaking Engagements
“CARES Act: Relief for Nonprofits,” The Nonprofit CommUNITY Roundtable, April 2020“ESOP is Not a 4 Letter Word” – West Virginia Society of CPAS June 2019