Robert Chicoine Law – Seattle, WA

National Leaders in Tax Litigation

Robert Chicoine Law is a specialized tax litigation firm located in the Sodo Commerce Building in Seattle. Founded by veteran attorney Robert J. Chicoine, the firm has earned a national reputation for handling the most complex and high-stakes tax controversies. Unlike general practice firms, Robert Chicoine Law focuses exclusively on civil and criminal tax defense, bringing over 50 years of combined experience to the table. If you are facing an IRS audit, a criminal tax investigation, or a multi-million dollar dispute with the Department of Revenue, and need to find a lawyer who understands the internal workings of tax agencies, this firm provides the elite representation you require.

Exclusive Tax Defense

The firm’s practice is laser-focused on resolving conflicts with taxing authorities. Their areas of expertise include:

• Civil Tax Litigation: Representing individuals, corporations, and estates in disputes before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Courts, and state tribunals.
• Criminal Tax Defense: Defending clients against allegations of tax evasion, fraud, and failure to file, often preventing charges from ever being filed.
• Sales Tax Suppression: Specialized defense for businesses accused of using ‘zapper’ software or other methods to suppress sales data (Electronic Sales Suppression).
• Administrative Appeals: Navigating the appeals process within the IRS and state revenue departments to resolve issues without litigation.
• Business Solutions: assisting with complex business transactions and planning to minimize future tax liability.

Insider Knowledge

Robert Chicoine’s background sets the firm apart: he is a former Senior Trial Attorney for the IRS Chief Counsel’s Office. This experience gives him invaluable insight into how the government builds its cases and where its vulnerabilities lie. He knows the playbook because he used to write it. Joined by attorney Richard T. Ainsworth, the team offers a level of sophistication typically found only in large corporate firms, but with the personalized attention of a boutique practice. They strive to settle disputes cost-effectively through negotiation but are always prepared to litigate aggressively when necessary.

Distinguished and Trusted

Robert Chicoine has been consistently recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America and a Super Lawyer in the fields of Tax and White Collar Criminal Defense. He has achieved an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. The firm’s clients range from local family businesses to international corporations, all of whom trust Robert Chicoine Law to protect their assets and their freedom.

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