The Background
Through collaborative forensic tax research, strategic planning, and in-court testimony, Lippes Mathias’ attorneys were able to keep their clients from criminal convictions and paying millions of dollars in fines.
The Freed Maxick solution
Going head-to-head with the federal prosecutors on a criminal tax case, Lippes Mathias’ Tax Controversy Team needed a partner with the subject-matter experience to parse the details and help build a strong defense.
The Overview
The 99-count criminal indictment carried decades-long prison sentences for multiple individuals involved.
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Freed helped the defense team cut through the noise, conduct a close and thorough analysis of the financial issues, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the case. They were able to refute the government’s claims and prove that the charges were unfounded.
In the end, the clients were acquitted on all 99 counts - bringing an exceptional close to a years-long case.
The Challenge
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The Result
CLIENT
Working with Freed Maxick, Lippes Mathias’ Tax Controversy Team’s strategic thinking, critical research, and true collaboration won the day.
FOUNDED
1965
FREED MAXICK CLIENT SINCE
2004
Lippes Mathias’ Tax Controversy Team is a tax controversy law group with a strong track record of representing businesses in highly technical tax matters, including investigations of potential tax crimes. Taking on anywhere from 100 to 200 clients a year, the Team has worked with Freed Maxick since 2004 and successfully defended many challenging civil and criminal cases.
But it was one particularly complicated case early in the alliance that would ultimately solidify the reputation of Lippes Mathias’ Tax Controversy Team and become the foundation of an almost 20-year relationship with Freed.
Randy Andreozzi
Lippes Mathias Partner and Tax Controversy Team Leader
These sorts of acquittals are virtually unheard of in federal criminal tax cases. If you look at the statistics, convictions are the norm. Breaking the streak was a significant historical achievement - and it was only possible
because of Freed Maxick’s assistance.
THE BACKGROUND
THE CHALLENGE
THE RESULT
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Lippes Mathias’ Tax Controversy Team was hired on a complex federal case in the Caribbean, defending an economic development company indicted on charges of conspiracy, money laundering, and $200 million in tax evasion. The 99-count criminal indictment carried decades-long prison sentences for multiple individuals involved.
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