Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland has a prominent tax controversy practice representing clients in disputes before federal district and appellate courts, state supreme courts, and administrative tribunals nationwide. The team is particularly well known for its strength in state and local tax controversy, including multistate audits and complex constitutional challenges. The practice is led from Washington DC by Robert Chase, who advises on state and local tax planning and high-stakes controversy matters, and Mary Monahan, whose work centers on federal and international tax disputes. In Atlanta, Maria Todorova handles franchise, income, sales and use, and property tax controversies. Jeffrey Friedman, also in DC, is noted for his SALT expertise, particularly involving digital economy transactions, while Atlanta-based Eric Tresh advises highly regulated industries, including telecommunications, cable, and electric utilities.