Otto S. Shill III

Otto S. Shill III


Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.

Recognized since 2020

Phoenix, Arizona

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Tax Law

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For over 40 years, Otto has helped individuals, business owners, and employers comply with and plan for laws and regulations related to federal and state taxation, employee benefits, and executive compensation. He assists clients with audits, investigations, and regulatory disputes related to these areas, and advises businesses and their owners regarding business transactions and long-term business succession and estate planning.

Otto also has significant experience in federal procurement regulations and disputes, safety regulations, and regulations governing operations in the federal airspace system. He regularly represents clients before federal and state government agencies including the Internal Revenue Service, Arizona Department of Revenue, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration, Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and Arizona Industrial Commission. Otto also drafts and lobbies for the passage of legislation to remedy client issues.

Otto is recognized as a Certified Tax Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 2575 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100
    Phoenix, AZ 85016
Languages
  • English
  • French
Education
  • Boston University School of Law, LL.M., graduated 1987
  • Brigham Young University, J.D., graduated 1985
  • Brigham Young University, B.S., graduated 1982
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, 1991
  • Arizona, 1985
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member, Section of Labor and Employment
  • American Bar Association - Member, Section of Public Contract Law
  • American Bar Association - Member, Section of Taxation
  • State Bar of Arizona - Member, Labor and Employment Law Section
  • State Bar of Arizona - Member, Tax Law Section
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals. Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • Arizona State Courts

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™
  • Recognized, “The Big Thank You Event, Awards for Public Policy,” Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) (December 4, 2018)
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax

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