Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Abigail Rosen Earthman and Stephanie Loomis-Price have joined the firm’s Personal Planning practice as partners in the firm’s Dallas and Austin offices, respectively. The two partners are joining as co-chairs of the firm’s Tax & Fiduciary Litigation Industry Group. Abigail and Stephanie both join Perkins Coie from Winstead PC.
The addition of Abigail and Stephanie continues the strategic growth of the firm’s presence and client capabilities in Texas. The Tax & Fiduciary Litigation Industry Group provides counsel to clients on tax controversy matters, including litigation, and has deep experience representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Tax Court, and other state and federal courts. The group represents financial institutions, individual trustees, personal representatives, and individuals in complex tax controversy matters.
“We’re excited to add Abigail and Stephanie to our national practice and know their experience and focus will significantly benefit our clients in Texas and beyond,” said Scott Wallace, the firmwide chair of Perkins Coie’s Personal Planning practice. “Tax controversy matters are increasingly complex, and Abigail and Stephanie’s litigation strengths will be highly valuable to clients with matters before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court, and other state and federal courts.”
Abigail counsels high-net-worth individuals and corporate and private trustees and provides legal counsel with respect to trusts, estates, and beneficiaries, as well as estate administration. She frequently litigates on tax issues, including estate matters and generational transfers, and has managed cases before the U.S. Tax Court. She also counsels on audits and negotiations with the IRS.
Stephanie litigates high-stakes cases and advises a wide range of clients, including executors, trustees, and beneficiaries, as well as business owners and families, in tax-related litigation and audit risk mitigation strategies. She also advises clients on federal gift and estate tax litigation, as well as state fiduciary and probate controversy matters. Stephanie has practiced in front of the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court, county probate courts in Texas, several U.S. courts of appeals, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
“Perkins Coie continues to expand its Texas presence across a range of practices in response to robust client demand, and we’re thrilled to welcome Abigail and Stephanie to our growing team,” said Jill Louis, the managing partner of the firm’s Dallas office. “Abigail and Stephanie’s deep understanding of personal planning matters will help our clients to successfully navigate a complex compliance landscape.”
“We’re thrilled to further advance our Texas growth with Abigail and Stephanie and that they chose to join us in Austin and Dallas,” said Andy Smetana, the managing partner of the firm’s Austin office. “We continue to make strategic investments and additions to meet client demand, and their practice will complement other areas of focus for our office and firm, including our legal counsel to entrepreneurs and founders.”
Abigail earned her J.D. and M.S., magna cum laude, from Texas Tech University, her B.S. from Baylor University, and her LL.M., with distinction, from Georgetown University. Stephanie earned her J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center, her B.A., with honors, from Austin College, and her M.S. from John Hopkins University.
