Juan F. Vasquez, Jr.

Juan F. Vasquez, Jr. is a partner at Nelson Mullins and Chair of the firm’s Tax Controversy and Litigation practice group. He focuses his practice on federal, state, and local tax controversy matters, representing clients in examinations, administrative appeals, litigation, and appellate proceedings. With a career dedicated to complex tax disputes, he advocates for clients before the IRS, state tax agencies, and in courts nationwide, delivering strategic solutions to highly technical matters.

Juan earned his B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business in 1998. He continued his legal education at the University of Houston Law Center, receiving his J.D. in 2001, and further specialized in tax law by completing an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 2002. This strong academic foundation allows Juan to navigate the intersection of tax law, policy, and litigation with precision and insight.

Admitted to practice in Texas, Juan is also licensed before numerous federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals, and several U.S. District Courts across Texas. His broad admissions reflect both the scope of his practice and his ability to advocate for clients in high-stakes disputes across jurisdictions.

In addition to his client work, Juan contributes to the broader tax law community through thought leadership, professional service, and participation in national tax associations.

Juan F. Vasquez, Jr. is frequently recognized for his skill in handling sophisticated tax controversies, balancing technical expertise with practical strategies tailored to each client’s goals. As Chair of Nelson Mullins’ Tax Controversy group, he leads with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and results-driven advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
• Adjunct Professor, University of Houston Law Center
• Adjunct Professor, Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
• Chair, American Bar Association, Section of Taxation
• Board of Governors, Hispanic National Bar Association
• Chair, Houston Bar Association, Section of Taxation
• Member, American College of Tax Counsel
• Chair, State Bar of Texas, Section of Taxation
• President, Board of Directors, Hispanic Bar Association of Houston
• Former President, Mexican American Bar Association of Houston
• Member, Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio
• Member, University of Houston Law Center

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• New York University School of Law
  LLM in Taxation
• University of Houston Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Texas at Austin
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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