Marcus J. Brooks, Attorney

Marcus grew up in Waco and joined the firm in 2008. After graduating with Highest Honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 2003, Marcus served as a law clerk for The Honorable James L. Dennis of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and then practiced law for four years with Vinson & Elkins, LLP. Marcus is currently an adjunct professor at the Baylor University School of Law. 

A significant portion of Marcus's practice has been devoted to tax controversy and litigation, in which he has represented clients in both income tax and estate tax matters at audit, before the IRS Appeals Office, before the U.S. Tax Court, and in U.S. District Court. Marcus has also represented clients in contested matters with state and local taxing authorities. In addition, Marcus routinely advises clients on federal and state tax planning matters. Marcus has represented a broad range of taxpayers -- including private and publicly-held companies, estates, and individuals -- on a wide array of tax issues including complex partnership tax matters, corporate tax issues, international taxation and transfer pricing strategies, state tax implications of interstate business activity in various states, and exemption issues.

Marcus also represents clients in trust, estate, and probate matters.

In addition, Marcus is active in the firm's business litigation practice and appellate practice, in which he has represented clients before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and before state appellate courts, including the Texas Supreme Court.