Claire Neault

Claire Neault advises businesses and individuals on federal, state and local tax controversies and related tax matters. Based in Dallas, she is a member of Holland & Knight's Tax Practice and draws on experience in private practice and with the federal government to help clients navigate tax disputes and other complex tax issues.

Her tax training spans both private practice and government. Before joining the Firm, she was a summer associate in the Dallas office, where she gained experience in tax controversy and transactional matters, and she externed with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Tax Division.

Before law school, Claire interned at a Big Four accounting firm, gaining experience in federal income tax issues related to domestic and multinational private equity and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). She also participated in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinics, helping qualifying individuals prepare tax and other regulatory forms pro bono.

During law school, Claire served as articles editor of the SMU Law Review and competed in the Mack Kidd Administrative Law Moot Court Competition. Her background in government, accounting and private practice brings a well-rounded perspective to tax controversies and other complex tax matters.

In addition to her general tax practice, Ms. Neault has been involved in the equine industry most of her life and has competed in hunter/jumper and dressage disciplines. This experience provides her with practical, firsthand understanding of the tax considerations affecting equine owners, trainers and related businesses.