David J. "Dave" Nagle

David J. "Dave" Nagle


Sullivan & Worcester LLP

Recognized since 2011

Boston, Massachusetts

Practice Areas

Litigation and Controversy - Tax

Tax Law

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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Dave is a co-managing partner of Sullivan. His practice involves both transactional tax planning and representing taxpayers in disputes before the Internal Revenue Service and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

Location
  • One Post Office Square
    Boston, MA 02109
Education
  • Boston University School of Law, LL.M., graduated 2000
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1997
  • University of Michigan, M.A., graduated 1995
  • University of Virginia, B.A., graduated 1991
Bar Admissions
  • Massachusetts, Bar
Affiliations
  • American College of Tax Counsel - Fellow
  • American Bar Association, Section of Taxation - Member
  • Boston Bar Association - Education Committee; Former Co-Chair, Tax Section; Former Co-Chair, State & Local Tax Committee
  • Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) - Former Advisory Council Member
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE) - Tax Curriculum Advisory Committee
  • State Tax Committee of Associated Industries of MA (AIM) - Member
  • Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce - Government Affairs Committee; 2011 Boston's Future Leaders Program
  • Independent SALT Alliance - President and Board Member
  • Boston University School of Law - Former Adjunct Faculty Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Sullivan & Worcester LLP
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts

33 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

9 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Boston (2023)
  • Tax Law, Boston (2020)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Boston (2018)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Boston (2016)
  • Tax Law, Boston (2014)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Boston (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Tax Law
Awards:
  • Boston Magazine 2021 Top Lawyers, Tax (2021)

  • Best Lawyers' Boston Tax Law Lawyer of the Year (2014, 2020. 2023)

  • Tax Controversy Leaders' Guide, International Tax Review (2013-2014, 2016-2023)

  • The Legal 500 U.S. (2012, 2015-2017, 2019, 2020, 2022)
  • Best Lawyers’ Boston Litigation & Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year (2012, 2016, 2018)

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2011-2023)

  • Chambers USA, Ranked in Tax (Massachusetts) (2010-2015)
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2010-2018)
  • "Rising Star," Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2005-2008)
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • International Mergers and Acquisitions

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