As a member of Pierce Atwood LLP's State and Local Tax Practice Group, Rob helps both individual and corporate clients plan for and address a variety of complex income, sales and use tax matters in both Maine and Massachusetts. These include the apportionment of income between states, the applicability of tax exemptions, nexus issues, residency and the purchase and utilization of tax credits.
Rob has significant experience in assisting clients with state tax audits and working to resolve disagreements with tax authorities without the need for costly appeals. In cases where agreement cannot be reached, Rob represents clients in both administrative and judicial appeals and has argued cases at both the trial and appellate levels.
Originally from Massachusetts, Rob joined Pierce Atwood immediately after law school, following a career as a museum manager. In his time at Pierce Atwood, Rob has worked with clients ranging from multi-national corporations to low-income individual taxpayers.
Recent Experience
- Successfully litigating an appeal of Maine Revenue Services' refusal to provide documents requested by a client under Maine's Freedom of Access Act
- Successfully litigating an appeal of Maine's imposition of use tax on aircraft owned by non-residents
- Negotiating the release from personal liability of former business owner from defunct entity's tax liabilities
- Advising clients on the purchase of over $1 million in state tax credits
- Drafting handbook for multi-state retailer on sales to individuals exempt from sales tax
Professional Activities
Member, Maine State Bar Association
Member, Boston Bar Association
Chairman, Tax Section of Maine State Bar Association
Civic Activities
Trustee, First Congregational Church of Freeport, Maine