Bradley S. Waterman is an experienced tax attorney who opened his own practice in 1995.
Brad previously was a partner in Cohen and Uretz, a tax boutique founded by former Commissioner Sheldon S. Cohen and former Chief Counsel Lester R. Uretz, a partner (with Mr. Cohen and other Cohen and Uretz partners) in the international law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, and managing partner of Zapruder & Odell, a tax boutique formed by several Morgan, Lewis tax partners.
Brad specializes in Federal tax controversy work, including representation of taxpayers in civil and criminal tax matters before IRS examination and collection functions, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division, the IRS Appeals Division, the U.S Department of Justice, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Although Brad is a sole practitioner, he utilizes the services of other attorneys as necessary. For example, he currently is working with senior lawyers with expertise in criminal law, municipal bond law, and matters under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau. In addition, Brad has assembled a team of experienced lawyers to assist with projects.
Brad's decision to establish his own firm was based principally on two factors:
- Clients who are confronted with Federal tax controversies expect senior lawyers to be directly involved in, and responsible for, their cases on an on-going basis. In addition, most Federal tax controversies can be handled efficiently and economically by a senior lawyer, assisted occasionally by a junior lawyer. By practicing as a sole practitioner and utilizing other professionals on an hourly basis only as necessary, Brad can provide the level and quality of service that clients expect at rates that are considerably lower than those charged by attorneys with larger firms who have similar experience and comparable practices.
- Specialized tax practice requires access to a variety of resources, ranging from a vast array of library materials to staff assistance. In the past, the cost of these resources was prohibitive for many small firms. As a result of advances in technology, these resources are available at minimal cost or, in some instances, no longer are necessary.