Peter O. Larsen

Peter O. Larsen


Akerman LLP

Recognized since 2009

Jacksonville, Florida

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Litigation and Controversy - Tax

Securitization and Structured Finance Law

Tax Law

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Pete Larsen is the chair of Akerman’s national Tax Practice Group, a team advising clients in global tax compliance and controversy matters, including complex transactions in the middle market. The practice was recognized by Law360 as a “Tax Practice Group of the Year” for its precedent-setting work in the United States.

Pete works closely with financial institutions, finance companies, vehicle and equipment lessors, retailers, and telecommunication, software, and technology companies on all matters facing multistate companies’ tax departments, including planning, compliance, audit defense, and litigation in all 50 states. His practice also includes a focus on tax strategies for companies in the emerging technology sectors. These clients, often at the forefront of disruptive technologies – from VOIP to digital products to ridesharing – face complicated tax challenges and risks.

Pete’s comprehensive knowledge in key sectors allows him to anticipate and identify issues early on, advise on their tax implications, and craft develop and implement practical, forward-looking solutions. In addition, Pete oversees the development and implementation of a variety of customized technologies that help clients manage their tax compliance and keep pace with changes in tax laws and regulations that impact their businesses.

Location
  • 50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100
    Jacksonville, FL 32202
Education
  • University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1989
  • Alma College, BA, cum laude, graduated 1986
Bar Admissions
  • Florida, Florida State Bar
  • District of Columbia, District of Columbia State Bar
  • Kentucky, Kentucky State Bar
Affiliations
  • District of Columbia Bar Association, Tax Law Section - Member
  • Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT), 2015 Income Tax Symposium Committee - Member
  • Jacksonville Bar Association - Member
  • Kentucky Bar Association - Member
  • The Florida Bar, Business Law and Tax Law Sections - Member

Akerman LLP
Jacksonville, Florida

226 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

119 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Tax Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Tax Law, Jacksonville (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • Securities
  • Securitization
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
  • Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2003-2006, 2009, 2012 Listed for Tax
  • Jacksonville Magazine 2014, Listed in 904 Magazine's "Top Lawyers" for Tax
  • Super Lawyers Magazine 2008-2016, Listed in Florida for Tax
  • Chambers USA 2011-2016, Ranked in top tier in Florida for Tax: State & Local
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law

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