Atty. Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin

Atty. Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin

Charles (Chuck) Rubin is Florida Bar Board Certified Tax Attorney and managing partner of Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher Miller P.A., a boutique law firm located in Boca Raton which practices principally in the areas of tax, estate planning, trusts and estates, and trust and estate litigation. He has authored numerous publications, including BNA Tax Portolios, books, and articles published in national publications such as the Journal of Taxation and Estate Planning.

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Profile Summary

About Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin at a glance

Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin is a trusts and tax attorney based in Boca Raton, Florida, practicing at Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher Miller PA. Educated at University of Florida (—, 1984) and University of Florida (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Charles (Chuck) Rubin is Florida Bar Board Certified Tax Attorney and managing partner of Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher Miller P.A., a boutique law firm located in Boca Raton which practices principally in the areas of tax, estate planning, trusts and estates, and trust and estate litigation
  • He has authored numerous publications, including BNA Tax Portolios, books, and articles published in national publications such as the Journal of Taxation and Estate Planning
  • Since 2005 he has authored a popular tax blog at www.rubinontax.blospot.com
  • He is an ACTEC fellow and a former adjunct professor in both the estate planning and tax programs at the University of Miami School of Law
  • He is also the subject of favorable peer and other reviews by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Florida trends' Florida Legal Elite, Top Lawyers in South Florida, Who’s Who in American Law, and Martindale-Hubbell
  • He is a frequent lecturer, having most recently lectured at the University of Miami Heckerling Institute on Estate planning and was named 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 Attorney of the Year by Best Lawyers in Tax Law/Trusts & Estates for the South Florida metropolitan region

Practice Areas Explained

Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boca Raton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin

Where is Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin's law office located?
Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin's law practice is located in Boca Raton, Florida. The firm is Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher Miller PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin handle?
Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin go to law school?
Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin earned their education at (—, 1984); (J.D., 1983); (—, 1983).
How can I contact Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin received?
Charles D. "Chuck" Rubin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax.

Education

University of Florida
- 1984
J.D.
University of Florida
- 1983
University of Florida
- 1983
Northwestern University
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Fort Lauderdale)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Lauderdale)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Fort Lauderdale)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Fort Lauderdale)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Miami)
- 2015

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