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Kostelanetz LLP

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The ‘stellar team’ at Kostelanetz LLP is best known for its work in criminal matters, as well as handling the full range of tax controversy issues for high-net-worth clients. Caroline Ciraolo in Washington DC, who ’leaves no stone unturned in attempting to achieve the best possible results’, and Megan Brackney in New York who is a leading partner. In New York, Bryan Skarlatos has huge experience in tax controversy and exhibits ‘great judgment in civil and criminal matters’. He recently worked with Brackney on a $50m bankruptcy-related audit. Litigators Christopher Ferguson and Michael Sardar, who also handle white-collar criminal defense, are other key names to note in New York. The firm recently joined the Atlanta market, having joined forces with the key partners from Todd Welty. P.C.. Todd Welty, who is ’among the best in the conservation easement space’, and Andrew Steigleder are the most notable additions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Thanks to Caroline Ciraolo and the stellar team behind her, this is one of the best boutique tax controversy practices in the country. The team has depth and breadth in both civil and criminal practice, with practitioners who have served both as line attorneys in the government and in senior positions in the government. ’

  • ‘Caroline Ciraolo is the best. She uses and builds on her resources incredibly well and thoughtfully. My experience is that she leaves no stone unturned in attempting to achieve the best possible results for her clients. We often refer clients to her.’

Key clients

  • Ornstein-Schuler Investments
  • LakePoint Land II, LLC

Work highlights

Representing Ornstein-Schuler Investments in proceedings involving 130 cases docketed in the United States Tax Court.
Filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Professors Avi-Yonah, Wallace, and Wells in Charles G. Moore et ux. v. United States (No. 22-800), a case challenging the constitutionality of the transition tax enacted in 2017 under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act.