When clients find themselves embroiled in a dispute with the government over tax issues, they can count on Gray Reed’s tax team to provide advice and representation that exceeds expectations. Our tax litigators have frequently handled multi-million-dollar tax disputes with the government, and achieved successful resolution for our clients in all matters of tax controversy and litigation, including civil and criminal matters, government investigations, administrative appeals, and litigation in federal district courts and the U.S. Tax Court.
Gray Reed’s tax controversy and litigation practice serves businesses, estates and trusts, and high-net-worth individuals on a variety of issues. Our practice serves key industries such as real estate, financial services, investment management, private equity, health care and blockchain/digital asset companies.
The tax controversy and litigation practice earned recognition in both the national and metropolitan tiers, in Best Lawyers' 2024 "Best Law Firms" rankings.
Expertise in the Field
Gray Reed’s tax controversy and litigation attorneys have a background in government service as clerks at the U.S. Tax Court, and as attorneys at IRS Counsel and the Department of Justice Tax Division. Gray Reed’s tax controversy and litigation attorneys are also either Board Certified in Tax by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization or have advanced degrees in taxation, which provides a substantive bedrock to any litigation strategy.
Gray Reed’s tax controversy and litigation attorneys are actively involved in activities of the Texas CPA Society and Tax Section of the State Bar of Texas, and regularly publish articles and speak on topics covering federal, international and digital asset tax issues. They also contribute to the Dollars & Sense blog, which provides expert insight on corporate and tax issues facing businesses. This includes recent developments, commentary and analysis involving federal taxation, digital assets, corporate governance, commercial transactions and regulatory compliance.
Access to Resources and General Counsel Capabilities
As a full-service firm, Gray Reed is uniquely positioned to effectively represent and counsel clients beyond the current tax dispute. This includes tax attorneys whose expertise and focus is on both domestic and international tax transactions.
When a client's need goes beyond the expertise or jurisdiction of a tax attorney, our firm has a worldwide network of lawyers for international and cross-border issues and other Gray Reed attorneys who focus on areas such as estate planning, banking & finance, energy, construction, healthcare, labor & employment, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, real estate, government investigations & compliance, appellate and commercial litigation. These resources allow us to serve as outside general counsel for our clients and help solve nearly any issue they may face in the life cycle of their business.
Our Purpose is You.
Our goal is to lead clients efficiently and professionally through the ever-changing maze of tax issues and complicated procedures required to resolve tax disputes. As your experienced tax advisor and representative, we will be fully aligned with your goals and objectives and tailor solutions specifically to how you do business. Whether we are your longtime advisor or guiding you through a specific government investigation or dispute, you’ll be comfortable with our skill and practical approach. We know exactly when to turn up the heat and when collaboration is the smartest way for you to achieve your goals.