Richard J. Sapinski’s practice involves white collar defense on both federal and state levels and civil and criminal tax litigation, as well as international tax reporting and compliance issues. Before entering private practice, Mr. Sapinski was employed by the IRS Office of the District Counsel as a Trial Attorney (1977-1984) and later as a Special Trial Attorney (international) with the IRS Office of Regional Counsel, Mid-Atlantic Region (1985-1987).
Richard J. Sapinski
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 Awarded Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: White-Collar Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: White-Collar Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- New York University, LL.M (Taxation)
- Fordham University, J.D.
- Seton Hall University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Tax Law
News & Media
Insights
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Preparation and Filing of Sensitive Tax and Information Returns, and the Practitioner’s Dilemma
by Richard J. Sapinski
Richard J. Sapinski and Eric L. Green discuss defending someone under investigation in a criminal tax case and examine how these cases can get complicated by “sensitive tax returns.
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