Chamberlain Hrdlicka has a broad tax controversy practice handling disputes involving income, estate and gift, employment, and excise taxes, as well as matters concerning tax-exempt entities. The team represents clients throughout the controversy lifecycle, from IRS examinations and administrative appeals to federal court litigation, and is led by Philip Karter, based in Philadelphia. In Atlanta, David Aughtry is a seasoned litigator with experience before the US Tax Court, the Eleventh Circuit, and the US Supreme Court. Houston-based Larry Campagna advises on civil and criminal tax disputes, while Tom Cullinan handles significant enforcement matters. John Hackney focuses on complex substantive and procedural tax controversies, including penalty abatement claims, Section 469 passive activity loss disputes, and gift tax valuation matters. Jaime Vasquez in San Antonio is also recommended.
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- ‘The team is outstanding in tax disputes, with several former senior government officials who bring valuable insight into navigating these matters.’
- ‘Kevin Sweeney excels in both criminal and civil tax disputes. He understands how to engage effectively with government lawyers to secure strong outcomes for his clients.’
- ‘I find the Chamberlain firm to be highly innovative. They develop well-considered and effective strategies that are firmly grounded in tax law. They are solutions driven and collaborate closely with clients’ CPAs to ensure accuracy and depth of analysis.’
‘They look for solutions to complex problems. May attorneys just accept the situation and draft documents. The Chamberlain firm solves problems with innovative thinking that has a better outcome for the client.’
Key clients
- Legacy Preservation, LLC
- JM Assets
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Practice head
Philip Karter;
Other key lawyers
David Aughtry; Larry Campagna; Tom Cullinan; John Hackney; Jaime Vasquez; Kevin Sweeney