Atty. Michael R. Emerson

Atty. Michael R. Emerson

Michael R. Emerson is a lawyer practicing tax, tax controversy, transfer pricing.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael R. Emerson at a glance

Michael R. Emerson is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on irs and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005), US Court of Federal Claims (2007), US Tax Court (2008), and US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2010). Educated at The University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael R. Emerson is a lawyer practicing tax, tax controversy, transfer pricing
  • Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Michael practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Emerson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Emerson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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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 Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael R. Emerson

Where is Michael R. Emerson's law office located?
Michael R. Emerson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mayer Brown Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Emerson handle?
Michael R. Emerson focuses on irs, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael R. Emerson practiced law?
Michael R. Emerson has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Michael R. Emerson go to law school?
Michael R. Emerson earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Michael R. Emerson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Tennessee College of Law
- 2005
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005
US Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2007
US Tax Court
Admitted: 2008
US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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