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Armando Gomez

Armando Gomez

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Mr. Gomez has a broad tax practice advising clients on planning and transactional matters and in federal and state tax disputes, including in connection with examinations, administrative appeals and special programs designed to reach expedited results. He advises family offices, investment firms and partnerships on a variety of issues, including clients subject to examination as part of the IRS’ Global High Wealth initiative and in connection with estate and gift tax matters and valuation disputes. Although most of his tax dispute matters are handled and resolved confidentially through the administrative process, Mr. Gomez litigates regularly before the United States Tax Court and other federal and state trial and appellate courts. View more: https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/gomez-armando

Career

President, American College of Tax Counsel (2022-2023); Chair of ABA Tax Section (2014-2015); National Commission on Restructuring the Internal Revenue Service, Chief Counsel (1996-97); Internal Revenue Service, Attorney-Advisor (1994-96); LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 1997; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1994; A.B., Duke University, 1991.

Personal

Board Member, Project on Government Oversight; Board Member, Tannenwald Foundation for Excellence in Tax Scholarship

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax: Controversy - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Armando Gomez wins praise from across the market for his representation of clients in Tax Court litigation, credit disputes and related appellate matters.

Tax - District of Columbia

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Armando Gomez is frequently sought out to handle high-stakes tax disputes. His clients include private investment firms.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Armando's experience and calm gravity set the tone for productive commercial discussions.

    Tax: ControversyChambers Guide to the USA
  • Armando is fantastic. He is super smart and well-connected here.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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