Scott Michel > Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Boutique tax firm Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered is a leading name for the representation of businesses and private individuals in both civil and criminal tax matters, with experience handling domestic and international disputes. The department has notable expertise representing clients with unreported offshore assets, with clients from the US and overseas. Scott Michel, who has over 40 years’ experience representing high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients in major criminal tax matters, co-leads the group alongside Christopher Rizek, whose areas of expertise include captive insurance issues, conservation easements, and estate and gift taxes. Niles Elber covers both civil and criminal tax controversies, and has a long history in offshore compliance matters, a focus shared by Mark Matthews, who has experience in active criminal tax investigations, civil audits, and voluntary disclosures. Also key are Charles Ruchelman, who specializes in corporate income tax and transfer pricing disputes, and Victor A. Jaramillo, who has expertise in international disputes. All lawyers named are based in Washington DC.