John possesses an in-depth knowledge of multi-state tax issues, taxing authority audits and examinations, and complex tax matters. As a lawyer in Maryland, John provides legal advice to clients in business, estate and tax matters. Employing his diversified experience, he blends tax, legal, and business acumen to assist clients.

A Certified Valuation Analyst designation enhances John’s ability to serve his clients. Additionally, John is credentialed with an additional CPA designation of Accredited in Business Valuation.

John obtained his law degree from Marquette University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. John’s University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Maryland Association of CPAs, Maryland Bar Association, and National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.

 

Robin B. Ewers, CPA
Robin joined the Firm in 1997. Her extensive experience as a registered representative in brokerage customer service lends tremendous value to her position as Director of Operations Management. In this position she is charged with ensuring client satisfaction by providing IRS resolution, operational and management guidance and tax planning and compliance. Robin manages and directs outsourcing engagements.

Robin graduated from Villa Julie College with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Accounting and received her CPA certification from the State of Maryland.

She is a member of the Maryland Association of CPAs, Maryland Society of Accountants, Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS), and the Hunt Valley Business Forum. Robin is also a member of Alpha Chi Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa Society.

 

Professional Team

Nancy H. Cioffi
Nancy joined the Firm in 2003. She is the Firm’s paralegal and assists with estate planning and administration, entity creation, and other special projects. Additionally, she has received extensive training in individual tax preparation and is pursuing her Enrolled Agent designation.

Nancy graduated from Villa Julie College with a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal studies. Additionally Nancy holds a degree in Elementary Education from Towson University.

Amie R. Erline
Amie’s pursuit of a career change from the performing arts to accounting brought her to the Firm in January 2010. Although Amie currently provides administrative assistance to all team members, she hopes to assume more technical responsibility in the near future as she is pursuing a degree in accounting.

In her spare time, Amie continues to utilize her Bachelors of Arts degree in Dance Performance and Choreography from Goucher College to teach individuals of all ages various styles of dance.

Margaret (Lin) T. Hardy
Lin joined the Firm in 2006 as a tax preparer. She prepares individual tax returns. Lin came to us with 9 years of experience preparing individual tax returns for CPA firms in Maryland & Delaware. Prior to that, she worked as Assistant Director of Information Systems at Winterthur Museum in Delaware. 

Lin earned a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Widener University and a Bachelor degree in English from the University of Delaware.

Ann L. Unger
Ann joined the Firm in 2006 as the Firm's Office Manager with extensive experience in property management and office administration. Ann provides administration for all aspects of office operations. She also provides executive assistance to the Senior Management Team for legal, tax, and other special projects, as well as coordinates administrative support among departments.

Ann attended Montgomery Community College in Rockville, Maryland where she majored in Business Administration. Ann has also completed level three management training and is a Notary Public.