Mr. Horwitz has 50+ years experience in a broad general tax and transaction practice that has included a sophisticated practice in business acquisitions, corporate and partnership taxation and estate planning, frequently involving transactions with significant international aspects. That practice extends to negotiations as well as tax controversy before the IRS. In addition, because of his qualification as a certified public accountant and experience as a tax partner in a ’Big Eight’ accounting firm, his practice also includes significant experience in accounting (both tax and audit) malpractice litigation and representation before the State Board of Public Accountancy, IRS Office of Professional Responsibility, and other administrative agencies. His practice has encompassed a variety of industries such as manufacturing, real estate, high technology, oil and gas, and retail sales, among others. He was also group chief/tax law specialist for the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.C. His tenure with the IRS included practice in taxation and structuring of various methods of investment: domestic as well as under the laws of a variety of foreign nations.