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Michael is a partner in the private client and tax team.
His practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning, compliance, and controversy resolution for individuals and closely held businesses.
Achievements
Michael is recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® in the 'Ones to Watch' category for Tax Law. He is also recognized as a 2026 recommended lawyer for International Tax in the Legal 500 US Guide.
Experience
Insight
Recent recognition
Experience
Talks
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'FATCA & CRS: 2025 Hurdles,' The Knowledge Group CPE Webinar - October 22, 2025, speaker
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'Fundamentals of Tax Noncompliance and Controversy,' TRTCLE Webinar - February 15, 2024, speaker
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'What’s Shaping Tax Controversy in the US: Leading Issues Examined,' The Knowledge Group CPE Webinar - October 11, 2023, speaker
Insight
External Publications
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'Careful when you do your taxes fast to get a refund. A mistake may mean an audit instead.," USA Today - February 4, 2025, quoted
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'How Far Back Can the IRS Audit You? Here's What Might Trigger One,' USA Today - April 12, 2024, quoted
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'IRS Warns About Employee Tax Credit Abuse' Family Business Magazine - December 7, 2023, co-author
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'Credit Suisse Former Clients Likely to Come Under Heightened IRS Scrutiny for Credit Suisse's Purported Continued Role in the Hiding and Failing to Report Offshore Accounts,' Withers Insight - April 10, 2023, co-author
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'What triggers an IRS audit? Here are red flags that increase the chance of being audited,' USA Today - March 2, 2023, featured
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'What happens if you get audited by the IRS? What to know about IRS audit letters and more,' USA Today - March 2, 2023, featured
Admissions
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State of Connecticut, 2015
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State of Massachusetts, 2013
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State of Rhode Island, 2013
Education
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Boston University School of Law, LL.M., 2015
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Roger Williams University School of Law, J.D., 2012
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Fairfield University, B.A., 2007
Languages
- English
Key dates
- Year joined: 2019