Michelle Schwerin - Clayton Administrative Law Lawyer Reviews & Ratings

I focus my practice on tax controversy and white collar defense, including securities investigations and litigation. I represent individuals and businesses in civil tax examinations, appeals and litigation before the U.S. Tax Court; criminal tax investigations and prosecutions; and all stages of securities investigations and litigation. I regularly work with government auditors, investigators and attorneys at the Internal Revenue Service, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice and the Missouri Department of Revenue. I have represented individuals and businesses in refund claims and litigation, preparer and promoter penalty investigations and tax collection matters. I have successfully obtained penalty abatement from the IRS on behalf of my clients. I have also represented clients under investigation by the SEC for issues including public reporting, disclosures and insider trading. In addition to tax and securities cases, I also work closely with Capes Sokol’s Appellate Practice group on state and federal appellate matters.I am admitted to practice in both Missouri and Illinois, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the United States Tax Court.