Kostelanetz & Fink and Five Partners Recognized by Chambers USA as Leaders in Tax Law

5/17/18

Firm Nominated for Chambers USA Awards 2018 for Team Excellence in Tax

Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP has been recognized by Chambers USA as one of the country’s top law firms in the area of tax controversy for the eighth consecutive year, with five of the firm’s 11 partners individually recognized as leaders in tax law.

Kostelanetz & Fink’s team also is honored to be nominated by Chambers USA for its 2018 award recognizing team excellence in the field of tax law. The winner will be announced on May 24th in New York City.

Kostelanetz & Fink partners who received individual recognitions from Chambers USA include:

  • Robert S. Fink ranked nationwide Band 1 for Tax: Fraud.
  • Bryan C. Skarlatos ranked nationwide Band 1 for Tax: Fraud.
  • Caroline D. Ciraolo ranked nationwide Band 2 for Tax: Fraud.
  • Jay R Nanavati ranked nationwide Up and Coming for Tax: Fraud.
  • Jerald David August ranked Band 4 in New York for Tax.


This is the tenth consecutive year that Mr. Fink and Mr. Skarlatos have been recognized, and the 16th consecutive year for Mr. August. Mr. August was ranked Band 1 for 14 years in Florida where he previously practiced.

Ms. Ciraolo returns to the Chambers USA rankings after a hiatus in which she served as the Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s Tax Division, while this is the second year that Mr. Nanavati has been ranked as Up and Coming.

Both Ms. Ciraolo and Mr. Nanavati founded the firm’s Washington, D.C., office last year.

Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP has built a national reputation as the law firm of choice for clients facing high-stakes negotiations and controversies with government agencies. Because of our experience handling the most challenging, complex and sensitive cases, our attorneys are considered to be some of the country’s foremost experts on tax controversies, white collar defense and regulatory matters. An important part of the firm’s practice includes tax and estate planning and representation in government procurement and government contracting.

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