Overview
As CLA's national tax controversy practice leader, Adam serves as a resource to clients and CLA's teams on complex disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, including examinations, collections, and appeals.
Adam specializes in high-stakes and technically complex controversy issues, with experience spanning IRS examinations, appeals representation, collection defense, voluntary disclosures, and claims for refund. He is particularly known for developing practical, strategic solutions in situations involving novel issues, procedural complexity, or elevated enforcement risk.
Adam brings a unique cross-disciplinary background with experience spanning tax law, litigation support, and public accounting. Over the course of his career, he has built and led tax controversy capabilities within multiple organizations and has supported matters before the U.S. Tax Court, Federal District Courts, and other federal venues. This combination of legal and accounting experience allows him to approach controversy matters with both technical depth and procedural insight. He is an active speaker on IRS practice and procedure topics and has been featured in media discussions related to federal tax legislation and enforcement.