Christopher S. Swiecicki | Attorney

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About Christopher

Credentials

Adjunct Professor of Law (Business Acquisitions - The course consists of a interdisciplinary approach to acquisitive business transactions. The course emphasizes the multiple disciplines of attorneys in a transaction by analyzing the financial (accounting), business, tax, and legal issues along with a study of various corporate and tax structures. A discussion of the fiduciary duties of the board of directors is also undertaken. Corporate Tax Counsel - experience with corporate income tax, tax planning, captive insurance companies, FIN 48, 1031s, tax controversy, tax audits (traditional and CAP), employee benefits, and executive compensation. Employment Law Issues - Experience in defending employment discrimination matters, FMLA, and worker's compensation issue, Experience with qualified and non-qualified EB plans. Litigation - Conducted 20 jury trials, appellate work, and administrative issues. Corporate Matters - Drafting and review of contracts, Rule 144 stock, real estate, buy-sell agreements, and redemption agreements. Legislative Liaison - Served as corporate liaison to the American Gas Association.

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Experience

Attorney

Swiecicki & Muskett, LLC

Present

Chesterfield, MO

Admission

Verified Missouri

1990

Education

Washington University School of Law

LLM (Masters in Taxation)

2005

Southern Illinois University

n/a

1984

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Admitted, Supreme Court and all courts in the State of Missouri
  • Admitted, United States Tax Court
  • Admitted, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • Admitted, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • Admitted, United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
  • Member, American Bar Association (Taxation Committee)
  • Member, Association of Corporate Counsel (Chair, Tax Interest Group)
  • Member, Tax Executives Institute

Swiecicki & Muskett, LLC Highlights

Tax, Corporate, Federal Appellate Practice, Employment, Power of Attorney

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