Tax: Private Client - USA - Nationwide
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What the Team is Known For
Baker Botts regularly handles significant tax controversy and litigation matters for high net worth clients across the USA.
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Tax: Private Client
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Strengths
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Their strengths are their in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of the IRS, US tax court, and appeals and litigation process to achieve strategic results for clients through procedural means.
Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net WorthBaker Botts has a storied tradition as adviser to high net worth families in Texas and has expanded that reputation nationwide. The firm remains committed to private client work when many other large law firms have let the practice decline. The group is large and deep.
Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net WorthThey do miraculous work. They are creative and they get the job done, with a very favourable outcome. I have worked with them a lot and they are incredible, working together very well. The national practice has a very strong reputation.
Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net WorthBaker Botts have more experience than any other firm representing fiduciaries in the tax court. They do not need to spend hours researching next steps because this is what they do.
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Band 2 John Porter
John Porter is a well-regarded tax controversy practitioner operating from Baker Botts' Houston office.
John Porter is one of the best lawyers for tax controversies relating to gift and estate taxes. I was very impressed with him. He's a very good writer, thoughtful and great to work with.
Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net WorthJohn has amazing instincts and client service. He has a massive reputation in the estate tax litigation practice.
Tax: Private Client respondentHigh Net WorthJohn is extraordinarily knowledgeable and the foremost expert in the field. Every time he says anything, it is incredibly valuable.
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