Brett Bozof is an associate attorney who joins us after practicing as an accountant for 15+ years. His practice concentrates on tax law, financing transactions, mergers/acquisitions, and corporate structuring. He counsels established and emerging tribal governments and their businesses on economic initiatives throughout Michigan and the United States, with a focus on strengthening economic development, enhancing transactional relationships, and navigating intricate regulatory frameworks both within and beyond tribal lands.
With a background spanning public accounting, tax-qualified retirement plan compliance, and fiduciary governance, Brett brings a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to advising clients on corporate structuring, revenue strategies, intergovernmental agreements, and regulatory compliance. His experience also includes ERISA employee retirement benefits consulting, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of tax law, business operations, and long-term planning.
Brett is a licensed attorney and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Michigan. He also holds multiple advanced credentials from the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries.
Juris Doctor - 2024, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, MI
Master of Accountancy - 2007, University of Tennessee – Audit & Controls, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science - 2005, Accounting, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science - 2003, Finance, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Attorney - Michigan (License No. P88132), Admitted 2024
Certified Public Accountant – Michigan (License No. 1101039483), 2020
Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) - ASPPA
Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) - ASPPA
Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) - ASPPA
Tax-exempt & Governmental Plan Consultant (TGPC) - NTSA
State Bar of Michigan – Taxation, Business Law, Labor & Employment Law Sections
Michigan Association of CPAs
American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries
National Tax-Deferred Savings Association