William Stone is a tax controversy and litigation attorney who represents individuals, businesses, and partnerships in federal tax disputes, from IRS audits and Appeals through trial in the U.S. Tax Court and appeals to the federal courts of appeals.

 

William has first-chair trial experience and handles cases from the beginning of a dispute through trial. His practice focuses on partnership disputes, penalty litigation, valuation disputes, and challenges to IRS enforcement actions. He currently represents taxpayers in appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

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Before entering private practice, William clerked for the Honorable Joseph W. Nega of the United States Tax Court, gaining an insider’s perspective on Tax Court procedure, judicial decision-making, and effective advocacy. Following his clerkship, William practiced tax controversy law at well-respected tax controversy firms in Atlanta, where he represented clients in complex federal and state tax disputes.​

 

During law school, William worked in the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic and continues to maintain an active pro bono practice assisting low-income taxpayers. He regularly writes and publishes on tax controversy issues, including contributions to Tax Notes and other leading tax publications, and is frequently sought out for his insight on emerging procedural and penalty issues.