David is a partner and Chair of Akerman's national Tax Practice Group. He is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, ranked by Chambers USA for Tax and Tax Controversy, recognized nationally by Legal 500 for U.S. Tax - Contentious, named 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Litigation and…

Michael Bowen, a partner in the Tax Practice Group, previously served as chair of the firm’s State and Local Tax Practice for nearly two decades, leading a national team that advises multistate clients on compliance, controversy, and litigation matters in all 50 states. He serves clients in the…

Maria Carantzas represents multistate businesses in state and local tax compliance, audits and protests. Her work includes negotiating with multiple state and local departments of revenue. Maria’s clients include banks, finance companies, national retailers, multi-state companies, including…

A versatile tax lawyer, Stefi George advises clients in tax planning, compliance, controversy, tax insurance underwriting and litigation. Stefi’s practice encompasses all areas of state and local tax controversy and planning, including income tax, gross receipts, payroll, and sales and use tax.…

Pete Larsen 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…

David Rosen represents motor vehicle manufacturers, finance companies, lessors, dealership groups, and other automotive industry participants before tax and regulatory authorities across the United States. He helps clients navigate the taxation of transportation technologies and services, and…