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Baker Botts' Tax Controversy and Litigation lawyers are both tax lawyers and litigation lawyers. We have underlying knowledge of tax law, combined with a deep bench of substantive tax professionals, providing the highest caliber of service to clients. Our team is experienced at settlements short of litigation with significant, varied administrative practice before IRS Exam and IRS Appeals. We have negotiated settlements on tax matters for both non-docketed and docketed tax cases. Baker Botts tax lawyers are also well known to IRS exam teams, appeals officers and counsel and to the Department of Justice and are effective in working with them on settlements. We also have a strong record of advocacy in convincing appellate courts on tax positions.
Baker Botts income tax controversy and litigation lawyers represent large companies and high net worth individuals across the country in all manner of complex tax controversies before the IRS, at its Examination and Appeals divisions and its National Office, the Treasury, the Tax Court, Court of Federal Claims, federal district courts, courts of appeals, state courts and state taxing authorities.
We thoroughly evaluate the merits of complex tax issues and develop creative arguments in defense of proposed adjustments.
To learn more about our practice, please visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/tax/income-tax-controversy-and-litigation
www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/tax/state-and-local-tax-controversy-and-litigation
Chambers Review
A respected tax practice with significant experience acting for clients in a wide range of tax controversy litigation. Frequently represents clients from the technology, financial services and energy sectors. Noted for its SALT practice as well as its strength in estate tax disputes.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts LLP successfully represented Lockheed Martin in a franchise-tax refund appeal at the Texas Supreme Court.
Notable Practitioners

John Porter is notable for his experience representing clients in IRS proceedings involving gift and estate tax disputes.
"He is the leading tax litigator in the country on family limited partnerships."
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