Prior to entering private practice, Larry was a Trial Attorney with the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice. During this time he received substantial trial experience in tax cases. Larry represents taxpayers at all levels of the IRS, and in litigation against the IRS. He is a partner in the law firm of Townsend & Jones, LLP, which has offices in Dallas and Houston. Larry is Director of the Federal Taxpayers Clinic and Small Business Clinic at the SMU Dedman School of Law and teaches Federal Tax Procedure at the Law School. Larry and his partner, Jack Townsend, are listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business and were selected for inclusion in 2009 Texas Super Lawyers.

Larry is a teacher, author, and recognized public speaker and authority on tax controversy matters, and how to effectively deal with the IRS. He has taught Criminal Tax Fraud and Taxation of Property Dispositions at the SMU Dedman School of Law. Larry has developed, written, and taught courses for various professional organizations involving all aspects of the IRS including but not limited to audits, appeals, collections, and negotiating with the IRS.

Larry is a member of the Advisory Board of the Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure published by CCH, and he writes a column on examination issues for this publication. Larry has published various articles on dealing with the IRS. Your can subscribe to the firms blog at www.taxcontroversyupdate.com. He is a co-author of Guide to Dealing with the IRS published by Practitioners Publishing Co.

Larry frequently speaks to various groups on a variety of topics including how to Challenge the IRS in all areas of tax controversies.

Larry has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Christian University, a Law Degree from SMU School of Law, and his Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University. He is Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.