Atty. Eric M. Nemeth
Eric is a partner and leads the firm's Tax Planning, Compliance and Litigation Practice Team. He has extensive experience in tax law with a focus on all aspects of related civil and criminal law, as well as complex financial investigative and litigation matters.
Litigation and Controversy - Tax & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, MI
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About Eric M. Nemeth at a Glance
Eric M. Nemeth is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in Birmingham, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1997) and Wayne State University (LL.M, 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric M. Nemeth
- Eric is a partner and leads the firm's Tax Planning, Compliance and Litigation Practice Team
- He has extensive experience in tax law with a focus on all aspects of related civil and criminal law, as well as complex financial investigative and litigation matters
- Through a collaborative and proactive process he has achieved exceptional results, including multiple discontinued or "dropped" investigations, litigation victories and, where appropriate, effective sentencing advocacy resulting in multiple occasions of greatly reduced sentences or no jail time for his clients
- The ability to organize and plan a highly technical or complex defense to an investigation also enables Eric to conduct proactive fraud investigations on behalf of clients that suspect embezzlement or theft by employees or contractors
- Eric represents businesses, individuals and other entities such as trusts and estates in the defense of IRS, FBI, Homeland Security, state police and other law-enforcement agency investigations
- He has significant experience in counseling and representing witnesses, victims and targets of an investigation, and his counsel is widely sought by other lawyers, accountants and financial advisors
- A long-time leader in the tax and financial field, Eric has led or assisted in matters for clients on five continents and over most of the United States
- He routinely provides legal advice and counsel to clients regarding the tax implications of assets held outside of the United States
- Eric's clients benefit from his prior experience representing the government in IRS audits, investigations, negotiations and litigation
- He started his career as a senior trial lawyer for IRS Chief Counsel (Honors Program) and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney
- He also proudly served in the U.S
- Army as a Judge Advocate
- During his tenure with the government, Eric litigated complex matters and provided legal support, guidance and strategy for a multitude of criminal investigations and civil tax examinations
- His service was recognized with multiple performance awards
- Eric stays on top of legal developments as a regular visiting professor and lecturer
- He also authors several articles per year, is a regular speaker to professional groups and has received a multitude of peer recognition awards
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Eric M. Nemeth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric M. Nemeth handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Tax Law in Birmingham
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Tax Litigation in Birmingham
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Birmingham
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-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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Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Eric M. Nemeth
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 Eric M. Nemeth's practice in the field of tax and tax litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and tax litigation, Eric M. Nemeth can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Eric M. Nemeth 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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