Christopher S. Rizek

Christopher S. Rizek

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law
Christopher S. Rizek
Christopher S. Rizek
Washington, DC
Works at
Holland & Knight LLP

585 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Christopher S. Rizek is a Member in Caplin & Drysdale's Washington, D.C., office. He also serves as General Counsel to the firm. In 2014, he was listed in the elite "Leading Lawyer" list for Tax Controversy by The Legal 500.

Services

Mr. Rizek represents taxpayers in all types of federal civil and criminal tax controversy matters. He also guides clients through IRS audits, prepares administrative claims and protests of IRS actions, and litigates tax and tax-related cases in U.S. district and appellate courts, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Tax Court. In recent years, he has represented numerous financial and professional firms in connection with IRS examinations of tax shelters and related compliance and professional ethics issues.

Works at
Holland & Knight LLP

585 Best Lawyers awards

Holland & Knight LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Dartmouth College, A.B., graduated 1979

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • Controversy
  • Litigation
  • Tax Disputes

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