Paul W. Loock

Attorney-at-Law involved in estate planning, drafting, administration, and income tax preparation for trusts, estates, individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, and non-profit and tax exempt entities.

Adjunct Instructor in the School of Business in both the on-ground faculty and on-line faculty. Taught classes in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Business Law and Ethics, and Taxation.

In the course of this position I:

• Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
• Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.

Associate Attorney in a midsize law firm specializing in general business practice involving family estate planning and drafting, estate administration, civil litigation, and tax services including preparation and representation before the Internal Revenue Service, the US Tax Court, and the US District Court. Represented tax preparers before the Internal Revenue Service. In the course of this p position I:

• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
• Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
• Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
• Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.

• Subcontractor Audit Staff for major defense contractor. Involved with development of US Army Abrams M-1 Tank systems and M-60 programs.
• Experience with Department of Defense Procurement Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards and government contract administration.

In-charge Accountant for major CPA firm with audit and tax preparation responsibilities for newspaper publishers, manufacturing companies, and professional sports teams.