CHARLES R. BILLINGS

Retired

PRIMARY AREAS OF PRACTICE

TAX LITIGATION, ASSET PROTECTION, BUSINESS, CORPORATE & ESTATE PLANNING, BUSINESS LAW

Mr. Billings’ practice concentrates heavily in tax, litigation, corporate and business-related transactions, as well as estate planning, probate matters, retirement planning, and criminal tax investigations. Mr. Billings brings unique experience and depth to the tax and business areas beginning with his employment with the United States Treasury Department (Chief Counsels of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.C.) for the first three years of his legal career (1972-1975) followed by two years of representation (1975-1977) of the Internal Revenue Service before the United States Tax Court while working at the District Counsels Office in Dallas, Texas, and continuing thereafter in private practice representing individuals, corporations, companies, and estates from a multi-faceted perspective. His knowledge in the tax, and particularly the tax litigation/controversy area in dealing with difficult issues with direct coordination with the Internal Revenue Service, the Texas Comptroller’s Office, and regulatory bodies has resulted in a broad base of clients and referral sources seeking his expertise.

Professional Honors and Activities

Mr. Billings has spoken at numerous programs, both at the State and local levels in connection with tax, tax controversy, estate planning, and other related areas. He has held positions with the Dallas Bar Association and is admitted to the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, and the Dallas Bar Association. He is a member and licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court, Federal Claims Court, Northern District of Texas and Eastern District of Texas.

Distinction

• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review rated for over 30 years

Education and Honors

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.); St. Mary’s School of Law, 1972
• St. Mary’s Law Journal, 1972
• Phi Delta Phi (Scholastic Honors Fraternity), 1971-1972
• Honors as the Outstanding Graduate, 1972
• LL.M. in Taxation; Georgetown University, 1975
• United States Air Force, 1967-1971
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting); University of Texas at Arlington, 1967

Bar Admissions

• Texas
• Federal Courts
  • Federal Claims Court
  • U. S. District Court for Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas

Memberships

• American Bar Association 
• State Bar of Texas
• Dallas Bar Association