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Robert Chicoine advises clients in matters of state and federal taxation, be it planning to minimize tax disputes, effectively resolving administrative scrutiny by taxing authorities, or defending clients in litigation when tax controversies cannot be settled. He has been called upon to assist accountants and lawyers as an expert on issues of federal taxation and has been engaged by tax agencies in U.S. territories as a lead lawyer in complex litigation. His clients typically include corporations, partnerships, estates, and individuals.. Mr. Chicoine is a seasoned lawyer who has tried cases throughout the United States in the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. district courts. He has appeared before several appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Over his distinguished legal career, Mr. Chicoine has represented clients in administrative, civil and criminal tax proceedings involving diverse issues in all phases of tax controversy. He has handled hundreds of cases before the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Justice, and revenue departments of state governments. Many of his most successful results are those that have never been published because they were resolved by negotiation. His priority is to cost effectively settle tax disputes without litigation, but if that is not possible, he will passionately defend his clients in court.. Mr. Chicoine offers his clients the benefit of having worked for the Chief Counsel’s Office of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), where he gained valuable experience as a Senior Trial and Tax Attorney for the IRS, and then as the founder of a law firm with a national reputation. He knows how the process works from the perspective of both sides. He also offers his clients the practical experience of having “worked in the trenches” as a court room lawyer who is responsible for the outcome of his client’s case.. Prior to starting the Chicoine Law Group to practice with his son, Christopher Chicoine, Mr. Chicoine was a founder of Chicoine and Hallett where he practiced for over 40 years and was instrumental in its achievement as a tax specialty firm of national repute.. As an offshoot of his tax practice, it is not unusual for Mr. Chicoine to be asked by clients to assist them with his negotiating skills in business transactions such as the valuation and sale of operating corporations and the resolution of commercial disputes.. Mr. Chicoine is admitted to practice in the States of Washington, California, and Arizona.. Academic and Professional Contributions. Mr. Chicoine has taught as an adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Taxation for the University of Washington School Of Law, and as an adjunct lecturer at the Golden Gate University Graduate, School of Taxation. He has authored many articles on matters of taxation, ethics, white-collar criminal defense, and Internal Revenue Service administrative practice. Mr. Chicoine has served as a chairman, participant, or moderator of numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars for various organizations including the ABA, WSBA, King County Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Northwest Tax Institute, Washington Attorney-CPA Tax Clinic, Washington State CPA Society and ALI-ABA Criminal Section.. Mr. Chicoine has served as President of the Tax Section for the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and Editor-in-Chief of its Newsletter. He is also a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Administrative Tax Procedures Committee and the American Bar Association Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee.. Admissions and Affiliations. California State Bar. Washington State Bar. Arizona State Bar. United States Supreme Court. United States Tax Court. United States Court of Federal Claims. United States Courts of Appeal for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits. U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington. U.S. District Court, Guam. U.S. District Court, Colorado. U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. U.S. District Court of Alaska. U.S. District Court of Arizona

For more than 35 years, my practice has focused on resolving challenging securities, franchise, banking and other complex civil cases on behalf of businesses and individuals.. Securities Fraud, Enforcement, Regulatory and Broker-Dealer Defense. Investors, broker-dealers, investment bankers, advisers, and registered representatives seek my representation in regulatory investigations and disciplinary actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA and NYSE), the New York Stock Exchange and the State of Washington Securities Division, including presenting Wells submissions and Central Registration Depository expungement requests.  I often handle the prosecution and defense of customer claims against investment advisors, broker-dealers and registered representatives. These matters involve claims of unsuitability, churning, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, particularly before FINRA Dispute Resolution.. I was FINRA’s appointed arbitrator and mediator trainer for the Seattle panel of FINRA arbitrators from 1993-2003. In that capacity, I trained hundreds of arbitrators and mediators around the country. A substantial portion of my practice has been as a FINRA, National Futures Association and NYSE arbitrator and mediator.. Broker Recruitment Litigation. I frequently prosecute noncompetition, non-solicitation and trade secrets disputes for broker-dealers and registered representatives.. Securities and Complex Civil Litigation. I have considerable additional securities litigation experience in the areas of shareholder derivative action, directors’ and officers’ liability, insider trading, corporate governance and internal investigations, mortgage-backed securities and stock option disputes.. Franchising and Related Disputes. I represent franchisors advising on business, regulatory and growth strategies, and defend franchisors in regulatory investigations and lawsuits. I advise franchisees on their rights and defend them in franchise termination matters.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.