Tax Attorney Jeffrey A. Goldman Joins Dykema’s Chicago Office

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Jeffrey A. Goldman to its Tax Practice Group as senior counsel in the firm’s Chicago office. Prior to joining Dykema, he practiced in the Chicago office of Holland & Knight.

Goldman has broad and deep experience in taxation of business enterprises, including corporate and partnership taxation, state and local tax, international tax and tax controversy. He is well-versed in federal and international tax issues and advises clients on structuring complex national, international and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions and restructurings and reorganizations. Goldman’s practice has run the gamut of industries, including manufacturing, insurance and financial services, energy, automotive, pharmaceuticals and health care.

He also advises clients on tax compliance issues and has represented numerous clients in connection with reporting foreign financial accounts and compliance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. He also handles state tax matters involving nexus, income tax and apportionment, sales and use tax and voluntary disclosures. Goldman has been involved in some of the largest tax controversies in the U.S., amounting to over $75 billion in tax adjustments.

“Jeff’s experience advising clients on a wide variety of tax issues and representing insurance companies will be a valuable resource to the firm and our clients,” said Mike Borders, Vice Chair and Managing Member of Dykema’s Chicago office. “We are pleased to welcome him to our Tax practice in Chicago.”

He received a J.D., with honors, from the University of Chicago Law School, and a B.A., from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.