Emily A. Parker

Emily A. Parker

Dallas, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983
Holland & Knight LLP

615 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Tax Law Litigation and Controversy - Tax
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Biography

Emily A. Parker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law.

Emily A., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Holland & Knight LLP

615 Best Lawyers awards

Holland & Knight LLP logo

Overview

  • Southern Methodist University, graduated 1973
  • Southern Methodist University, graduated 1973

Client Testimonials

Emily Parker is one of a handful of lawyers in the country with exceptional clarity on complex tax issues. She is highly persuasive with the IRS and a public company Board of Directors as well as commercial third-party negotiators.

Carla Howard (Energy Future Holdings Corp.)

Dallas, TX

I have received calls when only three top tax controversy lawyers are being considered and Emily Parker is always one of them. Her reputation and execution on her cases is flawless. She has very high personal integrity.

Carla Howard (Energy Future Holdings Corp.)

Dallas, TX

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2010 - Tax Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Tax Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2026)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Dallas (2012)
  • Tax Law, Dallas (2010)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • Audits
  • Controversy
  • Partnership
  • Petroleum Industry
  • Tax Disputes
  • Tax Planning
  • Taxation of Natural Resources
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Trucking Accidents

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