James Steele concentrates his practice on federal tax controversy, representing clients before the US Tax Court, the US Court of Federal Claims, and US district and appellate courts. James also represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service, assisting with IRS examinations, appeals, ruling requests, and other administrative proceedings. He advises clients on a variety of United States and international tax matters. Before joining Morgan Lewis, James served as law clerk to Judge Carolyn P. Chiechi of the United States Tax Court.
Ones to Watch, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Washington, DC, The Best Lawyers in America (2023, 2024)
Ones to Watch, Tax Law, Washington, DC, The Best Lawyers in America (2024)
Member, Practice Group of the Year, Tax, Law360 (2017)
Senior Articles Editor, South Carolina Law Review