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Juan F. Vasquez, Jr. concentrates his practice on federal, state and local tax controversy matters, including in connection with examinations, administrative appeals and trial. Mr. Vasquez also represents clients in administrative and policy matters before the IRS. He additionally represents clients in tax planning matters. Mr. Vasquez represents a broad range of clients including individuals, small businesses and large Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Vasquez has been involved in complex cases at various levels of the court system, including the Tax Court, Federal District Courts, Court of Federal Claims, Courts of Appeal (the Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Eleventh and Federal Circuits), and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Vasquez serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Law Center, where he teaches Tax Controversy & Litigation and Taxation of Sales and Exchanges. An active member of the American Bar Association's Section of Taxation, Mr. Vasquez was recently named a 2008-2009 Nolan Fellow. Mr. Vasquez is also a frequent lecturer and author on topics relating to tax procedure, partnerships, corporate tax, and related controversies. Mr. Vasquez currently serves as Chair of the Houston Bar Association Section of Taxation. Mr. Vasquez was mentioned as a leading individual in the Tax Litigation Nationwide category, in the Chambers USA's " America's Leading Lawyers for Business" 2006 and 2007 Client Guide. He was also named a "Texas Rising Star" by Texas Monthly. Mr. Vasquez strongly believes in giving back to the community and is proud to serve on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters, where he is also Chair of the Audit Committee and a Member of the Executive Committee. He is also currently a Big Brother. | 