Atty. Peter O. Larsen
Pete Larsen is the chair of Akerman’s national Tax Practice Group, a team advising clients in global tax compliance and controversy matters, including complex transactions in the middle market. The practice was recognized by Law360 as a “Tax Practice Group of the Year” for its precedent-setting work in the United States.
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Peter O. Larsen is a business, tax, and tax litigation attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida State Bar, District of Columbia, District of Columbia State Bar, and Kentucky, Kentucky State Bar. Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1989) and Alma College (BA, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Pete Larsen is the chair of Akerman’s national Tax Practice Group, a team advising clients in global tax compliance and controversy matters, including complex transactions in the middle market
- The practice was recognized by Law360 as a “Tax Practice Group of the Year” for its precedent-setting work in the United States
- Pete works closely with financial institutions, finance companies, vehicle and equipment lessors, retailers, and telecommunication, software, and technology companies on all matters facing multistate companies’ tax departments, including planning, compliance, audit defense, and litigation in all 50 states
- His practice also includes a focus on tax strategies for companies in the emerging technology sectors
- These clients, often at the forefront of disruptive technologies – from VOIP to digital products to ridesharing – face complicated tax challenges and risks
- Pete’s comprehensive knowledge in key sectors allows him to anticipate and identify issues early on, advise on their tax implications, and craft develop and implement practical, forward-looking solutions
- In addition, Pete oversees the development and implementation of a variety of customized technologies that help clients manage their tax compliance and keep pace with changes in tax laws and regulations that impact their businesses
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter O. Larsen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Peter O. Larsen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →
Peter O. Larsen is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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