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Kostelanetz LLP

Tax: Controversy

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Kostelanetz LLP

Rankings

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Tax: Controversy - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Kostelanetz LLP maintains its reputation as an expert tax boutique with significant strength in criminal proceedings. The firm is also noted for its experience in civil fraud matters. It spports a variety of clients including high net worth individuals and major corporates.

Work Highlights

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  • Kostelanetz continued to represent Potomac Vape, a Schedule C corporation, and related individuals, with respect to tax deficiencies and civil tax penalties proposed by the IRS.

Strengths

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  • They have a very deep bench of attorneys with both a wide and deep understanding of all issues of tax law, including the most complicated and sensitive matters.

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  • Kostelanetz is very good with clients. They are very direct and high-quality, and even their paralegals really support their whole team. The whole chain is excellent, and they can handle very complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Bryan C. Skarlatos
    Band 1Bryan C. Skarlatos

    Bryan C. Skarlatos

    Bryan Skarlatos draws widespread acclaim for his work defending both companies and individuals facing a wide variety of complex criminal tax allegations.
    • Bryan is the most intelligent member of the tax controversy Bar. He is just amazing.

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    • Bryan is a well respected and articulate lawyer who cares about developing the tax community.

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    • Bryan is one of the legends in the field.

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  • Band 1Caroline D. Ciraolo
    Band 1Caroline D. Ciraolo

    Caroline D. Ciraolo

    Caroline Ciraolo offers impressive governmental experience and is recognized for her adept representation of clients in high-profile criminal tax cases.
    • Caroline is approachable and also very creative. She thinks about things from all angles.

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    • Caroline is a total heavyweight in the criminal tax space.

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    • Caroline cares deeply about her clients and spares no effort in attempting to get the best result for them.

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  • Band 1Frank Agostino
    Band 1Frank Agostino

    Frank Agostino

    Frank Agostino is an experienced litigator with demonstrable expertise handling a broad range of criminal tax issues. He recently joined Kostelanetz LLP.

  • Band 2Jay R Nanavati
    Band 2Jay R Nanavati

    Jay R Nanavati

    Jay Nanavati offers notable experience defending clients in all stages of criminal tax proceedings.
    • Jay is a very thoughtful lawyer.

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  • Band 2Megan L Brackney
    Band 2Megan L Brackney

    Megan L Brackney

    Megan Brackney is well regarded for her handling of both civil and criminal tax controversy issues. She acts for clients in federal district courts as well as the US Tax Court.
    • Megan is an incredibly well known force of nature.

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Ranked Individuals at Kostelanetz LLP (7)

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