Best Lawyers in America for Litigation and Controversy - Tax

Sarah Ray is Counsel in the Tax Controversy practice group at Dentons Sirote in the Huntsville office. As a highly organized and detail-oriented lawyer with more than ten years of experience in the legal, military, and administrative communities, Sarah has practiced in policy management and implementation, legal and administrative research, military justice litigation, strength management, and tax law. Sarah began her career as primary assistant to six military attorneys operating with the of...

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...

Sidney W. Jackson IV is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote's Birmingham, Alabama office. He is a member of the Tax Controversy practice group, where his practice focuses on all phases of federal and state tax controversies, including IRS audit, administrative appeals, and court proceedings in the US Tax Court, federal district court, and state tax tribunals. Sidney received an LLM in Taxation from NYU School of Law. He earned his JD cum laude from Samford University’s Cumberland School of ...

Lauren Darwit is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Lauren, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan C. Pulver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Ryan C., who practices law in Marietta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Asa Johnston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Asa, who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Asa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William Stone is an associate attorney in the Tax Controversy and Litigation group in the Atlanta office. His practice focuses on representing clients in all levels of their matters with the IRS, from examination and appeals to litigation in the U.S. Tax Court and Federal District Court. Prior to joining Chamberlain, William served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph W. Nega of the United States Tax Court. During law school, William worked as a student attorney and graduate research assist...

Nathan Fulmer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Nathan, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ross Uehara-Tilton is a Director in the firm’s Business & Commercial Law, Tax Planning and Controversy, Trust and Probate Litigation, Estate Planning, and Appellate Litigation practice groups. He earned his law degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, William S. Richardson School of Law where he served as Co-Editor-in-Chief and Staff Writer for the University of Hawaii Law Review . Ross has once again been named to the 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list in t...

Emmanuel Almaraz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Emmanuel, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emmanuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin R. Stults is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Kevin R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joshua M.R. Becker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Joshua M.R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua M.R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt Abee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Matt, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kylan S. J. Memminger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Kylan S. J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kylan S. J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christine Tsai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Christine, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. Hilkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Michael J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.