Practice Areas
Industries
Education
- LL.M., University of Miami School of Law, Taxation, 1988
- J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1984
- B.S., magna cum laude, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1980
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Distinctions
AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2009
Board Certified in Tax Law, The Florida Bar
Chambers USA, 2004-2009; listed as a leading Tax lawyer in Florida
Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2009
Florida Trend Magazine's Florida Legal Elite, 2006-2008; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members
The Legal 500, 2008-2009, listed as a Recommended Lawyer in Domestic Tax in Florida
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Tampa, Florida 33602
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Quick Look
Mitchell I. Horowitz practices in the area of civil tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and Florida Department of Revenue, including U. S. Tax Court, federal district court and state court litigation; transactional and business law representation. He represents individuals, tax exempt entities and business organizations, handles audit and collection matters, and performs annual tax maintenance audits for businesses and tax exempt entities. Mr. Horowitz is a member of the Firm's Emerging Markets Team, as well as other industry teams. He represents corporations and individuals in both administrative and litigation matters against Internal Revenue Service and Florida Department of Revenue.
Representative Experience
- Senior Trial Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service
- Advocate for Commissioner of Internal Revenue before the United States Tax Court
- Advisor to the District Director of Internal Revenue, Criminal Investigation Division
Presentations and Publications
Presentations
- "Tax Certification Review Course - Corporate Tax," Lecturer, The Florida Bar CLE, 2005 to present
- "Multistate Tax Symposium - Ethical Issues in State Tax Practice," Lecturer, The Florida Bar CLE, 2006-2007
- "Retirement Planning for the Lawyer: It's All About You," Lecturer, The Florida Bar CLE, Florida Bar President's Showcase Annual Meeting, 2000
- "LLCs, FLPs and Potpourri of Other Cutting Edge Issues to the Florida Tax Practitioner," Lecturer, The Florida Bar CLE Tax Section Fall Meeting, 2000
Publications
- "Kuro and Muben-Lamar: In the Eye of the Beholder?" Author, The Florida Bar Journal, May 2002
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Tax Section
- The Florida Bar: Past Chair, Tax Section, 2006-2007; Chair, 2005-2006; Chair-Elect, 2004-2005; Chair-Elect Designate, 2003-2004; Co-Assistant Director, Education Division, Tax Section
- Hillsborough County Bar Association: Tax Section
Community Involvement
- Hillsborough Lodge: No. 25, F.& AM Chaplain, 1992-2005
- Downtown YMCA: Member; Board of Directors, 2005-2007; Past Chair, 2003-2004
