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Robert J. Misey, Jr. is a shareholder in Reinhart's Tax and Corporate Law Practices as well as chair of the firm's International Practice. He serves a wide range of clients involved in an array of industries such as manufacturing, distribution, securities, sport and entertainment with international taxation and tax controversy matters. Licensed in California, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Washington, D.C., Rob is also a member of the International Fiscal Association, chair of the Tax Committee of International Section of the American Bar Association, and a member of Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board.

Prior to establishing a successful nation-wide practice with Reinhart, Rob was an attorney for the IRS where he served as an international tax attorney and trial attorney and learned invaluable inside knowledge that influences him as an attorney today. While in Washington with the IRS, Rob worked on advance pricing agreements and many other transfer pricing matters. His in-depth knowledge and understanding of the entire spectrum of tax and business law allows him to communicate highly complex international tax matters into easily accessible language to any audience.

As a seasoned attorney, Rob offers clients unparalleled legal representation. He also regularly shares his expertise and experience on international taxation with business with national and international professional audiences. He also teaches international taxation at the University of Wisconsin and University of Alabama law schools.

While Robs credentials are extensive and impressive, clients also appreciate his charismatic personality. Rob is extremely client-friendly, personable yet professional, and his great sense of humor makes working with him an enjoyable experience. In addition to Robs professional work, he has appeared as an extra in the movies Forrest Gump, Major League 2, and When Summer Comes (ironically, Rob auditioned for the role of an attorney but was told he did not look like an attorney!). He also played a credited role as a prison guard in the movie A Letter from Death Row.

Rob primarily serves clients in the following areas:

  • International Tax
  • Federal Tax Planning
  • Federal Tax Controversies

Education

  • LL.M., with high distinction, Georgetown University Law Center
  • J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School
  • M.B.A., Vanderbilt University
  • B.A., University of Kentucky

Bar Admissions

California | Wisconsin | Kentucky | Washington D.C.

Matters

  • Coordinate with the foreign-owned clients’ global tax minimization strategy, using repatriation techniques to minimize U.S. withholding taxes
  • Help U.S.-based multinational clients maximize foreign tax credits and avoid U.S. taxation of foreign earnings to reduce the client's overall effective tax rate
  • Assist multinational businesses with preparing transfer pricing documentation and negotiating Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs)
  • Assist U.S.-based exporters minimize U.S. taxes through the use of IC-DISCs
  • Tried 23 cases before the U.S. Tax Court

Honors & Affiliations

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America (Tax Law)
  • Selected for inclusion in Wisconsin Super Lawyers
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Affiliations
  • Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board
  • American Bar Association - International Tax Committee (Chair)
  • District of Columbia Bar Association (Tax Section)
  • State Bar of Wisconsin (former Chair of the International Practice Section)
  • Milwaukee Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • International Institute (Board member)
  • Journal of Tax Practice & Procedure (Advisory Board)

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