Best DC law firms for tax controversy and litigation?

I’m currently in my fourth year with fed government and thinking of going private, but I have no interest in planning/transactional work

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Baker McKenzie

Does m&c = miller & chevrolet??

Kostelanetz & Fink have a DC office.

K&F has an excellent tax controversy group in DC that is well respected by its peers.

Second Baker. Could also consider Morgan Lewis and Caplin.

Miller & Chevalier

Caplin or Morgan

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