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Ballard Spahr LLP

Tax

USA Guide 2026 : Washington


Ballard Spahr LLP

Rankings

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Tax - Washington

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ballard Spahr LLP has a robust tax practice covering both state and federal tax matters. The team is adept at handling litigation, with experience representing clients all the way up to the Supreme Court. The lawyers also adeptly handle transactional mandates in the healthcare, energy and telecommunications sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Ballard Spahr LLP successfully represented Envolve Pharmacy Solutions in a dispute following a change to the Department of Revenue's interpretation of an insurance exemption.

Strengths

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  • The firm is highly responsive, communicative, and collaborative.

    Tax respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Scott Edwards
    Band 2Scott Edwards

    Scott Edwards

    Scott Edwards undertakes the full range of tax work, with a highly developed litigation practice that sees him represent clients before the Supreme Court. He also has noted noncontentious experience.

  • Band 3Brett Durbin
    Band 3Brett Durbin

    Brett Durbin

    Brett Durbin is adept in both contentious and noncontentious tax mandates, assisting clients with litigation and transaction-related tax matters at state and local levels. He also has expertise representing clients in the Supreme Court and in appellate matters.

    • Brett has deep industry knowledge and strong technical expertise.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Band 3Lewis M Horowitz
    Band 3Lewis M Horowitz

    Lewis M Horowitz

    Lewis Horowitz is recognized for his experience representing clients in IRS audits and appeals, and providing nonprofit tax guidance.

    • He explains scenarios well and offers ideas and solutions.

      Tax respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingAaron Johnson
    Up and ComingAaron Johnson

    Aaron Johnson

    Co-lead of the firm's state and local tax team, Aaron Johnson is regularly engaged by clients for matters regarding the tax implications related to technology.

    • He has deep knowledge and quickly developed a thorough understanding of our business and the issue we were facing.

      Tax respondentUSA

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