Michael I. Lurie

Partner

Philadelphia

State tax partner guiding companies through complex and multistate controversies, covering the whole lifecycle from planning and audit defense through litigation

Mike is a member of Reed Smith’s state and local tax practice. He takes pride in helping his clients navigate the complexities of the state tax and unclaimed property landscape, with a focus on high-stakes and novel controversies. Mike represents clients at all points in the state tax lifecycle, starting with return position evaluation, planning, audit defense, refund review, and administrative appeals, and proceeding through litigation. Mike’s multistate practice spans the country, with a concentration on issues that impact financial institutions and retailers.

Credentials

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, 2013, J.D., magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Terrence H. Klasky Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in Banking, Negotiable Instruments, or Consumer Protection; Best Paper Award in Taxation, Corporate Taxation, International Taxation, Banking and Financial Regulation, Property; Distinguished Class Performance Award in Constitutional Law, Taxation, Corporate Taxation, and Introduction to Trial Advocacy, Research Editor, Temple Law Review
  • University of Pennsylvania, 2008, B.A., cum laude

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Pennsylvania

Professional affiliations

  • Philadelphia Bar Association, Tax Section

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