Robert A. Chaves rchaves@floridatax.com

Robert A. Chaves is one of South Florida’s preeminent tax attorneys, honored by Best Lawyers since 2001 for excellence in Tax Law and Tax Litigation. With advanced tax credentials, an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and decades of high-level experience, Robert advises on complex U.S. and international tax matters, business transactions, estate planning, and probate and trust administration.

A trusted authority in his field, he holds an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Miami, is admitted to practice in Florida and the U.S. Tax Court, and has served as an adjunct professor in estate planning and international taxation.

Education

• University of Miami, Master of Laws in Taxation, 1980
• Nova Southeastern University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1979
• University of South Florida, B.A. (Business), 1974

Special Recognitions

• Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory - AV Rating (highest rating)
• "The Best Lawyers in America" (Taxation)
• Member of the business honorary fraternity, Beta Gamma Sigma

Admitted to Practice

• State of Florida
• United States Tax Court

General Areas of Practice

• Tax (U.S. and International)
• Corporate, Partnership and General Business Law
• Probate and Trust Administration
• Estate Planning (U.S. and International)
• Business Transactions

Teaching Experience

• Adjunct Professor of Law, Nova Southeastern University (Estate Planning and International Taxation)

Professional Orginizations

• American Bar Association, Section of Taxation
• The Florida Bar, Tax Section (Chairman, Foreign Tax Committee, 1988 & Vice Chairman 2000-2001)