Overview
James A. Riedy focuses his practice on international tax matters, including a broad range of US tax issues for US multinational corporations. He provides legal services in the following areas:
- Consulting: day-to-day advice on technical international tax matters, such as foreign tax credits, Subpart F, passive foreign investment companies (PFICs), sourcing, foreign currency and Section 367
- Transactional advice: covering the tax aspects of structuring and financing acquisitions or the tax restructuring of existing businesses
- Transfer pricing: advice on tax transfer price matters, including transfer pricing for tangible and intangible property, cost sharing agreements and documentary compliance requirements
James is a sought-after commentator and lecturer on international tax issues. Prior to entering private practice, he was a lawyer with the Tax Division, Appellate Section, of the US Department of Justice.
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America, Tax Law and Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Washington, DC, 2007 to 2024
- International Tax Review, World Tax, 2023
- Chambers USA, 2003 to 2018
- The Legal 500 US, 2016 to 2017
Community
- American Bar Association, Tax Section
- District of Columbia Bar, International Tax Committee, past co-chair
- International Fiscal Association (IFA), Midwest Region, chair
Credentials
Education
University of Kansas College of Law, JD, 1977
Georgetown University Law Center, LLM, 1981
Kansas State University, BS, 1974
Admissions
District of Columbia
