Otto S. Shill III

About Otto

For over 40 years, Otto has helped individuals, business owners, and employers comply with and plan for laws and regulations related to federal and state taxation, employee benefits, and executive compensation. He assists clients with audits, investigations, and regulatory disputes related to these areas, and advises businesses and their owners regarding business transactions and long-term business succession and estate planning. Otto also has significant experience in federal procurement regulations and disputes, safety regulations, and regulations governing operations in the federal airspace system. He regularly represents clients before federal and state government agencies including the Internal Revenue Service, Arizona Department of Revenue, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration, Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and Arizona Industrial Commission. Otto also drafts and lobbies for the passage of legislation to remedy client issues. Otto is recognized as a Certified Tax Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

Practice Areas

Employment Law Insights

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Education

• Boston University School of Law, LL.M., graduated 1987
• Brigham Young University, J.D., graduated 1985
• Brigham Young University, B.S., graduated 1982

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 1991
• Arizona, 1985

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