Jeffrey D. Davine
Associate
Tax Department

University of California at Los Angeles
J.D. 1985
Moot Court Honors Program

University of California at Berkeley
B.S., Accounting and Finance, 1982
Phi Beta Kappa
Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting Honors Society)
Kraft Scholarship

Joined MS&K: 1995

Court Admissions:
California, USDC, 1985; U.S. Tax Court, 1991.

Legal Expertise:
Taxation, with an emphasis on tax controversy with the IRS, California Franchise Tax Board, and other state and local taxing authorities; representation of non-profit entities and charitable gift planning.

Industry Expertise:
Individuals, corporations, partnerships, and tax exempt entities.

Other Law Career Affiliations:
Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the IRS (1991-1995); specialist in two IRS Market Segment Specialization Programs: entertainers/athletes and gasoline retailers.

Publications:
Associate Editor, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Charitable Sector Letter; Co-author, Charitable Giving, ADVISING CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS, Ch. 14 (2nd Ed. Cal CEB 1998); Co-author: Interesting Aspects of the Income Tax Charitable Contribution Deduction, PHILANTHROPY ALERT, 1997; Loan Out Corporations, A Brief Review, CPA DIGEST, 1997; IRS Worker Classifications, L.A. DAILY JOURNAL, October 14, 1996 Professional, Business and Civic Affiliations: Chairman, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Taxation Section, Entertainment Tax Committee; Los Angeles County Bar Association Young Tax Lawyers (Chairman 1993-1994).

Contact:
Telephone: (310) 312-3178; Fax: (310) 312-3789

E-mail:
jdd@msk.com