Lee A. Zoeller

Partner

Lee is the Practice Group Leader of Reed Smith's State Tax Group of over 30 lawyers which is nationally renowned for helping corporations save significant state taxes. He has resolved, both through litigation and settlement, some of the most difficult state tax matters before administrative appeal boards, tax tribunals, and courts in more than 20 states.

Lee works closely with clients to determine the best course of action--from strategy development through litigation--to resolve the taxpayer's issues. Lee and his team have a reputation for resolving taxpayers problems through unique and creative approaches to their state tax assessments. Lee's practice is based on being proactive in helping clients minimize their state tax burdens.

Lee's clients frequently call upon him to participate in leadership forums focusing on best practices in the state tax arena.

Employment History

  • 2007 - Reed Smith
    • Chair, State Tax Group
  • 1989 - Dechert
    • Chair, State Tax Group

Honors & Awards

  • Institute for Professionals in Taxation Distinguished Service Award
  • Recognized from 2009 through 2013 as one of the Best Lawyers In America for tax law
  • Named as a 2010 and 2011 Super Lawyer in the specialty of tax law by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
  • Selected by Chambers USA 2008 as one of America's leading attorneys in tax controversy
  • Honorary lifetime member of the Institution for Professionals in Taxation
  • Received special recognition award for his service to the Institute for Professionals in Taxation

Professional Affiliations

  • Corporate Counsel, Institute for Professionals in Taxation
  • President, Institute for Professionals in Taxation (2010)
  • Vice President, Institute for Professionals in Taxation (2009)
  • Serves on the Professional Designation - Income Tax Committee of the Institute of Professionals in Taxation
  • Chair of the 2008 and 2009 Income Tax Program for the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
  • Faculty, Council on State Taxation's Tax School
  • Editorial Board, Strafford Publication State Income Tax Monitor
  • Vice-Chair, IPT Legal Committee (2000)
  • Member, Tax Executives Institute
  •  Chair and Vice Chair, IPT Annual Tax Conference (1999 and 2000)
  •  Member, Philadelphia State Tax Bar