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About

Provided by Akerman LLP

Akerman advises domestic and foreign corporations, partnerships, individuals and nonprofit institutions on a wide range of international, federal and state and local tax issues, tax audits and tax litigation. The group represents clients in complex transactions and creates tax efficient structures and innovative solutions. Akerman also provides tax planning services associated with in-bound and out-bound investments in Latin America and the Caribbean, and serves as counsel to foreign companies and individual investors looking to do business in the United States.

Service Offerings

  • Corporate Tax
  • Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
  • ERISA Litigation
  • International Tax
  • Pass-Through Taxation
  • Real Property Tax Planning & Appeals
  • Federal Tax Litigation & Controversy
  • State & Local Tax Consulting
  • State and Local Tax Litigation & Controversy
  • Tax Accounting
  • Tax-Exempt Organizations

Chambers Review

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Tax - Florida

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Akerman has an accomplished practice representing clients across a wide range of tax issues including controversy, litigation, estate planning, and state and local tax. The firm frequently acts on issues arising from the development of emerging technology, including cloud computing and digital goods. It specializes in transactional matters, with significant cross-border expertise and a focus on work in Latin America. The firm has a deep bench both nationally and statewide, with nine Florida office locations.

Work Highlights

  • Akerman assisted the plan administrator of Bed Bath & Beyond with its bankruptcy liquidation, quoted at $5.2 billion.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The Akerman team brings a wealth of experience and a high level of tax technical expertise. They are valued advisers and partners, who bring both a tax and business view to our engagements.

Tax respondent
USA

Akerman has demonstrated that it is a true leader in our industry and provides invaluable expertise in tax and regulatory matters.

Tax respondent
USA

The team are exemplary in the quality and strategically thoughtful support provided to us. They have technical expertise on the complicated topic of tax law for various states.

Tax respondent
USA

The law firm possesses subject matter experts in the tax disciplines that are required.

Tax respondent
USA

The partners are able to advise us on big tax issues and understand our business.

Tax respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Peter O Larsen
1
Peter O Larsen
1
Band 1
Peter Larsen advises a broad client base on contentious tax matters. He is highly knowledgeable on SALT issues impacting automotive and telecommunications companies.

Peter Larsen is very technically strong, responsive and has been a great partner to work with on our various tax issues.

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Lorie Fale
3
Band 3

Lorie Fale boasts expertise in a broad range of tax matters, especially multistate tax planning, state tax assessments, tax audits and refund claims. Her impressive client roster includes those active in the healthcare, technology and financial sectors. She is also able to assist with tax litigation matters.

Lorie is thorough and her accounting background, coupled with her legal knowledge, is extremely helpful in tax litigation situations.

Lorie Fale is extremely knowledgeable. She has a pragmatic approach and is very nimble with how she thinks about situations.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Akerman LLP

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Florida

Tax
3
Lorie Fale
3
Band 3
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Tax: State & Local
Peter O Larsen
1
Peter O Larsen
1
Band 1
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Members

Provided by Akerman LLP

Elizabeth D Alcalde

Glen A Stankee

Jonathan E Gopman

Michael J Bowen

Clients

Provided by Akerman LLP

Bank of America

Best Buy

Capital One

Carmax

Chrysler Financial Services

DHL eCommerce

DirecTV

Ford Motor Company

Mobile Mini

Portfolio Recovery Associates

Samsung

Seminole Tribe of Florida

Skechers

Synchrony Financial

TD Auto Finance

Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc.

Verizon

Wells Fargo

Industries

Provided by Akerman LLP

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Commercial & Professional Services

Education

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

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