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Tax - District of Columbia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a renowned tax practice noted for its state and local taxation expertise. The firm provides counsel on transactional tax planning in addition to its strength in federal and state controversy. Eversheds Sutherland represents an enviable client list, with particular experience in the TMT and energy and natural resources sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland represented Smithfield Food Inc in developing a strategy to defend its tax filing position in connection with the potential imposition of new California tax regulations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeffrey A Friedman
3
Jeffrey A Friedman
3
Band 3

Jeffrey Friedman is a go-to lawyer for state and local tax issues. His client base includes software companies and retailers.

He is one of Eversheds' several top-tier national state and local tax professionals. Jeffrey is also our first choice for state and local tax litigation.

He has litigated some of the biggest cases, so if I have something similar, I want to bounce it off him as he knows the ins-and-outs.

David Blair
4
David Blair
4
Band 4
David Blair is noted for his deft handling of a wide array of tax controversies. His clients include multinational corporations.

David has excellent communication and technical expertise.

David is extremely knowledgeable and has a unique ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

David does a great job on strategy.

Dwight Mersereau
4
Dwight Mersereau
4
Band 4
Dwight Mersereau is frequently sought out to handle high-stakes tax disputes. His client roster includes notable financial institutions.

Dwight is attentive and detail-oriented. He also provides good strategy and shows awareness of the overall landscape.

David Fischer
5
David Fischer
5
Band 5
David Fischer has a broad practice covering both planning and controversy matters, acting for clients across multiple industries.

David does a great job with the details.

Xenia Garofalo
5
Xenia Garofalo
5
Band 5

Xenia Garafalo is noted for her work advising corporate, investor and sponsor clients on domestic and international tax and structuring matters. She serves as co-chair of the firm's private capital group.

Xenia is an extremely strong professional attorney. She has worked with us on a variety of international tax issues. She is responsive, respectful, confident and knowledgeable.

Xenia not only has a broad and deep understanding of all relative tax matters, she also has the the unique ability to provide tax advisory services in a highly personalised manner.

Xenia has been fantastic, and I have always been happy with her tax advice and responsiveness.

Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

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Tax

Jeffrey A Friedman
3
Jeffrey A Friedman
3
Band 3
David Blair
4
David Blair
4
Band 4
Dwight Mersereau
4
Dwight Mersereau
4
Band 4
David Fischer
5
David Fischer
5
Band 5
Xenia Garofalo
5
Xenia Garofalo
5
Band 5