Tax
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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Provided by Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Miller & Chevalier was founded in 1920 as the first federal tax practice in the U.S. and has successfully represented our corporate and individual clients in all facets of federal tax law for nearly a century. We provide comprehensive tax representation, including presenting clients’ tax policy interests before lawmakers and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, handling the U.S. federal tax aspects of complex multinational transactions, resolving our client’s most difficult tax controversy problems through Internal Revenue Service administrative processes, and successfully litigating many of the most significant tax cases on record. Our tax lawyers have a broad range of technical experience spanning financial products and structured finance, international tax, tax accounting, corporate tax, partnership tax, transfer pricing, criminal tax, tax policy, tax credits and incentives, taxation of natural resources, and withholding tax issues. We apply our technical skills in multiple venues: corporate boardrooms, the halls of Treasury and Congress, the IRS National Office, IRS Appeals and Examination offices throughout the country, the Tax Court, the Court of Federal Claims, multiple federal district and circuit courts, and the Supreme Court.
Chambers Review
Miller & Chevalier Chartered is a boutique practice with a long history of advising an enviable client roster on high-value and complex tax matters. Offers extensive expertise across its bench in domestic tax, international tax planning and controversy as well as tax reform lobbying. Home to a number of practitioners with significant government experience. Notable capability to advise on transfer pricing issues.
Work Highlights
- Miller & Chevalier served as lead tax litigation counsel to SoCal SportsNet and Padre Time in a partnership proceeding filed in the US Tax Court to contest the IRS's adjustments for several tax years.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Miller & Chevalier are phenomenal; they're responsive, give practical advice and are highly knowledgeable."
"They have a broad range of expertise and extensive experience and knowledge in many areas, including excellent commercial knowledge and business acumen."
"They provide excellent value for money and are very reliable in their ability to deliver to budget."
"Miller & Chevalier are phenomenal; they're responsive, give practical advice and are highly knowledgeable."
"They have a broad range of expertise and extensive experience and knowledge in many areas, including excellent commercial knowledge and business acumen."
"They provide excellent value for money and are very reliable in their ability to deliver to budget."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Gertzman is a highly respected tax lawyer whose experience encompasses tax planning and controversy.
Rocco Femia draws praise for his expertise in international tax planning. He works with both US and foreign companies.
"Rocco is very smart and sophisticated."
"His experience is tremendous."
"Rocco is extremely knowledgeable and able to craft great solutions to difficult problems."
Kevin Kenworthy has a strong track record of handling administrative proceedings and tax litigation.
"Kevin is very practical and experienced."
"He is a highly valued controversy adviser."
Layla Asali works with clients on a range of federal tax matters. She regularly handles cross-border transactions.
"Layla has the ability to quickly analyze information to a high level of detail. The volume of data she can absorb and reconcile to existing law is remarkable."
"Her strengths include her depth of knowledge, her ability to communicate concisely and her responsiveness."
"She is very client-focused, knowledgeable and able to provide advice in a concise manner."
Alexander Zakupowsky boasts an impressive tax controversy practice. He is also experienced in advising clients on the impact of recent tax reform.
"Alex is an outstanding counselor."
Brian Gleicher is particularly adept at handling matters involving transfer pricing. He handles domestic and international mandates.
"Brian is intelligent, driven and strategic. He is able to very quickly become an expert on the issue at hand and craft a winning strategy for resolution."
George Hani is noted for his deft handling of complex tax controversies.
"His mind is creative and offers other options and ways to think about things."
"He's a great partner to work with. He jumps in quickly and always makes sure we get great advice."
"He is smart, thorough and easy to work with."
Marc Gerson is renowned for his specialty in tax policy. He represents corporate clients before legislators and federal agencies.
"Marc is extremely talented."
Ranked Lawyers at
Miller & Chevalier Chartered
District of Columbia
Members
Provided by Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Andrew Howlett
David W. Zimmerman
James Gadwood
Jorge Castro
Layla J. Asali
Head of Department
Loren Ponds
Maria O. Jones
Patricia J. Sweeney