James Mastracchio > Winston & Strawn LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Winston & Strawn LLP
1700 L STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON DC 20006
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States
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Tax

Position

Mastracchio, James N. | Winston & Strawn

Jim Mastracchio is widely recognized as one of the foremost advisers to the global tax community with regard to civil and criminal tax enforcement matters. He represents clients in all phases of federal civil tax controversies. Jim is one of the few lawyers in the country who has served as lead counsel on international criminal tax cases. In that role, he has defended publicly traded companies, boards of directors, and senior management facing criminal investigations and prosecutions for alleged tax violations.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Tax > US taxes: contentious

Winston & Strawn LLP acts on behalf of a broad array of clients in both litigation and administrative procedures, with experience in audits, appeals, and internal investigations. Co-leading the team are James Mastracchio, who has a strong track record in both civil and criminal tax controversy, and Susan Seabrook, who is noted for her strength in complex multijurisdictional matters. New York lawyer Karl Kurzatkowski has key expertise in the insurance industry and provides support for numerous prominent clients in this area, while Zachary Weit has experience advising clients in the nonprofit sector. Unless otherwise mentioned, all recommended lawyers are based in Washington DC.