Philip H Karter

Philip H Karter

also known as Phil Karter

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 41 years

Tax Lawyer at West Conshohocken, PA
Practice Areas: Tax, Litigation

300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 570, West Conshohocken, PA

About Philip

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Tax 80%

Phil Karter specializes in tax controversy and tax litigation matters. He has litigated tax cases for some of the nation's largest companies in the U.S. Tax Court, U.S District Courts, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals. Mr. Karter has handled countless other tax disputes for individuals and companies that were resolved with the IRS at the audit exam or appeals level. He is ranked among the nation's top tax controversy specialists by Chambers USA and the Legal 500.

43 years

80%
Litigation 20%

Over the course of his three decade career, Mr. Karter has handled numerous general litigation matters, involving a wide variety of civil disputes in areas such as contract, tort, bankruptcy, antitrust and civil fraud.

40 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1991

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 41 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1984

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Philip H Karter

300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 570, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428

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Philip H Karter's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Business

Posted by Mark | June 04, 2015 | Business

Knowledgeable and Practical

Phil assisted my company by providing advice on internal process, with a view toward protecting communications and preserving attorney-client privilege. We had sought his advice because of his solid reputation in the tax controversy area, and because we thought his experience in that area might give... him a unique perspective on the potential implications of internal practices. It was a good move. Phil met with our senior tax management team and provided us with a solid technical explanation plus practical, thoughtful advice for navigating the many difficulties companies face in dealing with internal communications. I would not hesitate to engage Phil for tax litigation or audit assistance, or for ancillary projects such as advising on matters that could have significance in a future tax proceeding.

Posted by Mitch | April 07, 2015 | Business

A Lifeboat in Troubled Waters

When faced with significant professional issues related to an executive position I held that that put me between the proverbial "rock and a hard place", I was referred to Philip by another attorney and friend who advised me that Philip could help. Thanks to his knowledge, advice and support, the righ...t decisions were made and the crisis averted. I would recommend Philip to anyone needing sound business guidance in a time of turmoil.

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Philip H Karter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Sweeney

Tax lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Co-worker

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Tax Litigation - National, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2014

Leading lawyers - Tax Controversy (National), Legal 500

1990

Outstanding Attorney Award, U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Shareholder, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry

2000 - 2007

Shareholder, Miller & Chevalier

1996 - 2000

Partner, Zapruder & Odell

1986 - 1992

Trial Attorney, United States Department Of Justice, Tax Division

Associations

2014 - Present

Montgomery Bar Association

2012 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

1997 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

1984 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

HealthMark Group Ltd. et al. v. Commissioner, No. 008269-14 (U.S. Tax Court, filed Apr. 14, 2014)

Full Government Concession

Carfagno Auto Sales Inc. v. Commissioner, No. 12269-14 (U.S. Tax Court, filed May 28, 2014)

Full Government Concession

Gateway Hotel Partners, LLC et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

90% taxpayer victory

Frontier Oil Corporation v. Commissioner, Docket No. 21151-10 (U.S.T.C.)

Settled

WFC Holdings Corp. v. United States, Docket No. 07-CV-3320 (D.Minn.)

Government victory; Certiorari to U.S. Supreme Court Denied

Black & Decker Corp. v. United States,340 F. Supp. 2d 621 (D. Md. 2004)

Settled

Kohler Co. v. United States, 468 F.3d 1032 (7th Cir. 2006)

Taxpayer victory

VF Corp. v. Commissioner, No. 7584-02 (U.S. Tax Court, filed Apr. 19, 2002)

Taxpayer victory

Kimberly-Clark Tissue Co. v. United States, 38 F. Supp. 2d 1028 (E.D. Wis. 1999)

Taxpayer victory

Emhart Corp. v. United States, No. 98-1823 (D. Md., filed June 9, 1998)

Settled

Emhart Corp. v. Commissioner, 75 T.C.M. 2231 (1998)

Taxpayer victory

Kimberly-Clark Tissue Co. v. United States, No. 97-0134 (E.D. Wis., filed Feb. 12, 1997)

Settled

VF Corp. v. Commissioner, No. 23340-95 (U.S. Tax Court, filed Nov. 9, 1995

Taxpayer victory

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Education

1984

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1982

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

IRS Audits and Appeals Seminar

Preparing Witnesses - The Good, Bad & Ugly

2013

The Synergy of Legal & Accounting Strategies

Defending the IRS Audit – Planning For and Managing the Examination Process

2013

2009

Tax Executives Institute

If You Knew Then What You Know Now - A Litigator's Guide to Tax Planning and Controversy

Publications

2005

19 The Corporate Counselor 8 The Role of Economic Substance In Tax Shelter Controversies

2000

Journal of International Tax Planning U.S. Officials’ Latest Proposals to Curb ‘Abusive Tax Shelters’ Could Affect Legitimate Cross-Border Transactions

1997

87 Journal of Taxation IRS Access to Computerized Records of Corporate Taxpayers

Activity

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