Pat, both a CPA and an attorney, is a partner in Burke & Schindler Strategic Partners and the managing partner of Burke & Schindler, P.L.L. CPA’s. Burke & Schindler, established in 1984, is an independent accounting firm that provides audit and assurance services, tax compliance and planning, dispute consulting, benefit plan management, executive recruiting, and accounting software systems design installation and training.
He is a respected expert in business financing and deal structuring. Pat’s creative financial deal structuring enables many of his clients to receive highly leveraged bank financing for capital equipment purchases, building construction, and business acquisitions. His innovative vision of business debt and equity structuring has saved his clients well over $100 million in lower fees, reduced requirements for venture capital, and has prevented many owners from suffering dilution of their stock and loss of company control.
Pat has successfully advised over 80 highly successful start-ups. His advice focuses on ownership, deal structuring, creative financing, deal management and tax and estate planning. Pat is also recognized as an authority on varied business valuation methodologies.
Pat is Chairman of the Board of Directors of a closely held $15 million medical consulting company and is a board member (including chairmanship of the audit and compensation committees) of a closely held $250 million real estate service business.
Education
Pat received his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati Law School and his B.S. Cum Laude from the University of Dayton.
Professional affiliations
Pat is active outside of work with Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati where he is on the Finance and Development Committees, as well as the Board Chair.
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