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George Clarke

George Clarke is a partner in the Firm's Washington, DC office and chair of the Firm's North American Tax Dispute Resolution Group. His practice focuses on governmental litigation and he is nationally-known for his work in civil and criminal tax litigation matters. George is consistently recognized by Legal 500 as a leading adviser in tax controversy. George also lends his talent to pro bono matters and has successfully represented non-enemy combatants unlawfully detained by the US in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, was lead counsel in a case to force former President Trump to retain materials under the Presidential Records Act, and is defending the rights of young children with educational challenges to be compensated for lack of in-person schooling during COVID. He is a certified public accountant (inactive). Before becoming a lawyer, he served in the US Marine Corps. · Baker McKenzie

United StatesTax Controversy, Civil Tax LitigationEnglish, Russian

About

George Clarke is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Washington, DC office and chair of the Firm's North American Tax Dispute Resolution Group. His practice focuses on governmental litigation, particularly civil and criminal tax litigation. He has significant pro bono experience, including representing detainees at Guantanamo Bay, litigating the Presidential Records Act, and defending children's educational rights. He is also a certified public accountant (inactive) and a former US Marine.

Practice areas

Tax ControversyCivil Tax LitigationCriminal Tax LitigationGovernmental LitigationWhite Collar Criminal DefenseFCPAPro Bono

Office

Expertise

Tax Dispute ResolutionGovernmental InvestigationsCriminal Tax DefenseForeign Corrupt Practices ActPro Bono Litigation

Languages

EnglishRussian