Atty. James E. Brown
James E. Brown is a lawyer practicing corporate tax, tax controversies, tax litigation.
Corporate Tax & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 22+ Years Experience
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About James E. Brown at a Glance
James E. Brown is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ivins, Phillips & Barker Chartered. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on irs, business, tax, and tax litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Eleventh Circuits U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2004) and District of Columbia (2005). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2003) and University of St. Andrews (M.A. Mathematics, 2000). Active member of Memberships & Affiliations D, C, and Bar, Taxation Section, Committee on Tax Audits and Litigation, Chair (2016-present) American Bar Association, Section of Taxation, Transfer Pricing Committee, Member Federal Bar Association, Section on Taxation, Member. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E. Brown
- James E. Brown is a lawyer practicing corporate tax, tax controversies, tax litigation
- James E. received a M.A. degree from University of St. Andrews in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
- James E. practices at Ivins, Phillips & Barker Chartered in Washington, DC
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James E. Brown's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Brown handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
IRS Disputes & Audits in Washington
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Business & Corporate Law in Washington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Tax Litigation in Washington
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose James E. Brown
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 James E. Brown's practice in the field of irs, business, tax, and tax litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E. Brown brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Eleventh Circuits U.S. Court of Federal Claims and District of Columbia, James E. Brown can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering irs, business, and tax, James E. Brown can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means James E. Brown 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 James E. Brown Handles in Washington
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