Best Lawyers in America for Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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Marjorie Rogers represents businesses, tax-exempt organizations and individuals in the areas of federal taxation, estate planning and administration, including probate litigation, employee benefits and ERISA. She has more than thirty years' experience advising clients on their complex tax issues, wills, trusts, family succession plans, retirement plans, and business entity planning. Marjorie listens to her clients to determine their individual goals and helps clients achieve them with a plan ...
Kevin E. Packman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Kevin E. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin E. Packman since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kevin E. Packman is held by other lawyers.
Paul Oosterhuis is a senior international tax partner representing clients on a wide range of international and U.S. tax matters. Mr. Oosterhuis has extensive experience in international mergers and acquisitions, post-acquisition integration transactions, spin-offs, internal restructurings and joint venture transactions. He also represents multinational companies in nontransactional international tax planning and IRS controversy matters. In recent transactions, Mr. Oosterhuis has represented:...
Aaron M. Esman, an accomplished tax controversy and litigation attorney based in New York, represents individual and entity taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justice, and state & local taxing authorities. He represents taxpayers in all stages of tax controversy, including audits, appeals, and litigation. Esman also advises clients on tax matters related to corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, and corporate governance. When not work...
Kristin Martin Centeno is a senior managing associate in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office. She is a member of the Tax practice group and focuses on tax controversy and tax litigation. Kristin joins the firm after earning her JD from the University of Alabama School of Law. While attending law school, Kristin served as a junior editor for the Alabama Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Review; competed in the Campbell Moot Court Competition, advancing to the semi-finals and later...
Candice James is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Candice, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. Candice is a Senior Manager in the International Tax department at PwC in Washington, D.C. She focuses on international tax, transactional tax planning, and tax controversy. Candice began her career at Ernst & Young LLP, with a focus on international tax matters, p...
Ethan Vernon is a partner at Asbury Gardner, where he practices in the areas of federal and state and local taxation, with a focus on tax controversy and litigation. He represents businesses and individuals through all stages of tax disputes, including audits, administrative appeals, and litigation in both state and federal forums. Ethan advises clients on complex state and local tax matters across a range of industries including manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, and transportation. ...
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