Atty. Conor McKenzie
Accomplished tax attorney with record of success in adeptly advising businesses on complex tax matters. Conor brings extensive and deep experience in tax planning, controversy and advisory to his clients at DRM.
Captive Insurance Industry & More Attorney · Serving Burlington, VT · 21+ Years Experience
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About Conor McKenzie at a Glance
Conor McKenzie is an Of Counsel based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, commercial re, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts United States Tax Court (2005). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D. Boston, 2005) and Union College (B.A., 1999). Serves clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Conor McKenzie
- Accomplished tax attorney with record of success in adeptly advising businesses on complex tax matters
- Conor brings extensive and deep experience in tax planning, controversy and advisory to his clients at DRM
- An effective and trusted leader, he develops and implements tax strategies aligned with business goals to optimize the company’s overall tax position
- He provides proactive advice on tax implications related to business initiatives, M&A, and other strategic decisions
- Having led the defense of US, state and local jurisdiction tax audits and controversies, Conor has the experience to work closely with tax authority auditors, hearing officers, the taxpayer (including various stakeholders) to resolve issues efficiently
- He adds substantial value by guiding clients to mitigate tax risks through thorough analysis, tax planning, structuring and documentation of tax positions
- Conor excels in tax research and writing on a wide range of issues including federal income tax, state income franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, indirect tax in the context of tax opinions, tax technical memoranda, tax ruling requests, tax appeals and controversy
- When not working, Conor spends most of his time at various outdoors pursuits in Vermont with his wife and children
- In the winter, he is generally at the mountain with his wife ringing cowbells, cheering on his kids at alpine ski competitions
- When the snow is melted, Conor is often out cycling on Vermont’s network of dirt roads and singletrack trails
- Experience • Obtained an abatement of assessed corporate income tax at the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Office of Appeals, successfully arguing for the correct apportionment of income for 40 Act mutual funds vs. non-40 Act mutual fund clients. • Tracked and analyzed the development of the Massachusetts Market Based Sourcing apportionment regulation, advising clients on impact to their businesses and avenues to submit comments via industry groups. • Assisted numerous business clients in reducing FIN 48 tax exposure for unpaid prior year taxes, interest and penalties through state tax voluntary disclosure agreements, limiting the number of years required to be filed and obtaining waivers of penalties
- Clerkships Law Clerk to the Justices, Superior Court of Massachusetts, 2005-2006 Law Clerk – Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board (ATB), 2009 Community Involvement Vermont Department of Taxes Commissioner’s Tax Administration Advisory Board – Member Publications • Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court invalidates ‘millionaire’s tax’ ballot question as unconstitutional – EY Tax Alert I.D
- No. 2018-0208 • S. Supreme Court Denies Cert of First Marblehead II, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court finding that Financial Institution Excise Tax meets Wynne internal consistency test upheld – EY Tax Alert I.D
- No. 2017-0447 • New York Tax Appeals Tribunal holds application of Article 33 Tax on Insurance Corporations on alien insurance company violated nondiscrimination provisions of the US-German tax treaty – EY Tax Alert I.D
- No. 2017-2097 • New York State Appellate Division find HMO not ‘doing an insurance business’ is subject to New York City’s General Corporation Tax – EY Tax Alert I.D
- No. 2018-0208
Practice Areas Explained
Conor McKenzie's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Conor McKenzie handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlington.
Business & Corporate Law in Burlington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Burlington
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in Burlington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Commercial Real Estate in Burlington
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Burlington
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlington
Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Burlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont 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 Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Burlington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Burlington Choose Conor McKenzie
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Conor McKenzie's practice in the field of business, real estate, tax, commercial re, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Conor McKenzie brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and tax, Conor McKenzie can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlington
A Burlington-based practice means Conor McKenzie attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Conor McKenzie Handles in Burlington
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