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John C. von Lehe, Jr.
Partner
Liberty Center
151 Meeting Street
Suite 600
Charleston, SC 29401
151 Meeting Street
Suite 600
Charleston, SC 29401
john.vonlehe@nelsonmullins.com
John focuses his practices in taxation, estate planning, and appellate law.
John focuses his practices in taxation, estate planning, and appellate law.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Practice includes local, state and federal tax issues, the preparation of wills and trusts, and matters of probate
- Concentrates a significant portion of his practice in matters of property tax (including fee–in–lieu of property tax), sales tax, state income tax and economic and tax incentives for new and existing businesses
- Extensive state & local tax litigation experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Prior to joining Nelson Mullins Mr. von Lehe was in practice with another leading South Carolina firm
- In–house counsel with the Rulings Division of the Internal Revenue Service (1970–1971)
- CPA at C.C. McGregor, CPAs (1978–1980)
- Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, where he served as counsel to the South Carolina Tax Commission (1971–1978)
Educational Activities
- University of South Carolina
- Beta Alpha Psi
- National Accounting Honors Society
Education
- Washington University in St. Louis, LLM, Taxation (1969)
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1968)
- Member, South Carolina Law Review
- University of South Carolina, BS (1965)
Admissions
- South Carolina
Certifications
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law, South Carolina Supreme Court
- Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, South Carolina Supreme Court
- Certified Public Accountant
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Practice includes local, state and federal tax issues, the preparation of wills and trusts, and matters of probate
- Concentrates a significant portion of his practice in matters of property tax (including fee–in–lieu of property tax), sales tax, state income tax and economic and tax incentives for new and existing businesses
- Extensive state & local tax litigation experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Prior to joining Nelson Mullins Mr. von Lehe was in practice with another leading South Carolina firm
- In–house counsel with the Rulings Division of the Internal Revenue Service (1970–1971)
- CPA at C.C. McGregor, CPAs (1978–1980)
- Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, where he served as counsel to the South Carolina Tax Commission (1971–1978)
Educational Activities
- University of South Carolina
- Beta Alpha Psi
- National Accounting Honors Society
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Appellate Law (1989–2025), Tax Law (1989–2025)
- South Carolina Super Lawyers, Estate Planning and Probate (2010–2021)
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021)
- The Order of Palmetto (2006)
Professional Activities
- South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
- Fellow, American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel
- Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel
- American Bar Association
Leadership
- Former Chairman, Estate Planning and Probate Certification Board (1988); Former President, Section of Taxation (1991), South Carolina Bar
- Trustee and Former President, South Carolina Bar Foundation
- Member, Commission on Legal Education
- Board of Trustees, University of South Carolina (1998); (Chairman, 2016–2020)
- Former Gubernatorial Appointee, Tax Study Commission
- Chairman, Board of Directors, South Carolina State Museum
- Board Member; Former Board President, Charleston Museum
John focuses his practices in taxation, estate planning, and appellate law.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Practice includes local, state and federal tax issues, the preparation of wills and trusts, and matters of probate
- Concentrates a significant portion of his practice in matters of property tax (including fee–in–lieu of property tax), sales tax, state income tax and economic and tax incentives for new and existing businesses
- Extensive state & local tax litigation experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Prior to joining Nelson Mullins Mr. von Lehe was in practice with another leading South Carolina firm
- In–house counsel with the Rulings Division of the Internal Revenue Service (1970–1971)
- CPA at C.C. McGregor, CPAs (1978–1980)
- Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, where he served as counsel to the South Carolina Tax Commission (1971–1978)
Educational Activities
- University of South Carolina
- Beta Alpha Psi
- National Accounting Honors Society
Education
- Washington University in St. Louis, LLM, Taxation (1969)
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1968)
- Member, South Carolina Law Review
- University of South Carolina, BS (1965)
Admissions
- South Carolina
Practice Areas
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Appellate Law (1989–2025), Tax Law (1989–2025)
- South Carolina Super Lawyers, Estate Planning and Probate (2010–2021)
- S.C. Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2019, 2020, 2021)
- The Order of Palmetto (2006)
- South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
- Fellow, American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel
- Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel
- American Bar Association
- Former Chairman, Estate Planning and Probate Certification Board (1988); Former President, Section of Taxation (1991), South Carolina Bar
- Trustee and Former President, South Carolina Bar Foundation
- Member, Commission on Legal Education
- Board of Trustees, University of South Carolina (1998); (Chairman, 2016–2020)
- Former Gubernatorial Appointee, Tax Study Commission
- Chairman, Board of Directors, South Carolina State Museum
- Board Member; Former Board President, Charleston Museum
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