Holland & Knight Welcomes Tax Partner Jennifer Karpchuk in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (May 15, 2025) – Holland & Knight has strengthened its Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group with the addition of Jennifer Karpchuk as a partner in Philadelphia, who will co-chair the State and Local Tax Team. Ms. Karpchuk was previously a partner with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, where she was chair of its state and local tax (SALT) practice.
Ms. Karpchuk represents companies and individuals in all aspects of state and local tax litigation, controversy, compliance and planning. She has extensive experience handling state and local tax matters involving corporate income taxes, franchise taxes, gross receipts taxes, personal income taxes, sales and use taxes, business privilege taxes and real estate taxes.
"Expanding our SALT practice is a strategic priority, and Jennifer's deep experience in tax compliance and litigation as well as transactional planning makes her a standout addition to our team," said Mark Melton, co-chair of Holland & Knight's Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group. "Her arrival in Philadelphia, where she is a leader in the local and state tax bars, is further evidence of our commitment to purposefully hiring top-notch legal talent in that market and beyond."
Ms. Karpchuk is the current chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Tax Section. She is also the past chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association's State and Local Tax Committee, as well as an elected member of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Tax Council. Additionally, Ms. Karpchuk is the most recent past chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Tax Section. She is a vice chair of the American Bar Association's State and Local Tax Committee.
Ms. Karpchuk has been consistently ranked in the Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America guides since 2021.
"I'm thrilled to join Holland & Knight and contribute to the continued growth of its nationwide tax practice. The team's collaborative culture and entrepreneurial platform offer an exciting opportunity to expand state and local tax services for our clients," said Ms. Karpchuk. "I look forward to working alongside such talented colleagues and making an immediate impact."
Ms. Karpchuk received a J.D. degree from Temple University, Beasley School of Law and a B.A. degree from the University of Delaware. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.