Atty. Marc E. Grossberg
Marc Grossberg's primary practice is representing clients in tax controversies at the examination, Internal Revenue Service appeal and trial and federal appeals levels, collection issues and pre-IRS examination compliance issues, including filing and foreign accounts and unique issues. Recent representations include bringing taxpayers "in from the cold," meaning assisting them in becoming compliant with the Internal Revenue Service before the Internal Revenue Service has discovered the non-compliance, both as part of the IRS offshore voluntary compliance initiatives and otherwise.
Litigation and Controversy - Tax & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX
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About Marc E. Grossberg at a Glance
Marc E. Grossberg is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Marc Grossberg. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at University of Houston Law Center (BS, 1961). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marc E. Grossberg
- Marc Grossberg's primary practice is representing clients in tax controversies at the examination, Internal Revenue Service appeal and trial and federal appeals levels, collection issues and pre-IRS examination compliance issues, including filing and foreign accounts and unique issues
- Recent representations include bringing taxpayers "in from the cold," meaning assisting them in becoming compliant with the Internal Revenue Service before the Internal Revenue Service has discovered the non-compliance, both as part of the IRS offshore voluntary compliance initiatives and otherwise
- In handling a variety of federal tax controversies, he has represented a number of taxpayers in controversies with the IRS involving contributions to and participation in employee benefit plans, has represented plan sponsors in controversies with the IRS involving sponsored plans and represented persons and entities who participated in or were employee-sponsors of plans in claims against plan sponsors for the plans not having the tax benefits representatives.His practice also includes negotiating, restructuring and planning the tax consequences of large and complex loan workouts, obtaining exempt organization determinations, requesting and obtaining private letter rulings from the IRS, representing clients in business litigation, including, without limitation trials in state and federal district court between contracting parties and between shareholders of public companies, structuring, negotiating and documenting complex transactions such as acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures, financings and syndications
- Recent non-tax litigation and controversy work includes representing persons who have claims against tax-shelter promoters, federal civil forfeiture proceedings, Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower case and wrongful denial of long-term disability income benefits
- Has lectured numerous times at tax programs including those sponsored by NYU, the Southern Federal Tax Institute, the Tax Section of the American Bar Association, the American Law Institute and BNA/CITE
Practice Areas Explained
Marc E. Grossberg's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc E. Grossberg handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Tax Law in Houston
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Tax Litigation in Houston
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose Marc E. Grossberg
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 Marc E. Grossberg's practice in the field of tax and tax litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, State Bar of Texas and New York, New York State Bar Association, Marc E. Grossberg can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and tax litigation, Marc E. Grossberg can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Marc E. Grossberg 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 Marc E. Grossberg Handles in Houston
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