
Christin M. Bucci
Super Lawyers®Tax Law Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL in Fort Lauderdale, FL
About Christin M. Bucci
Christin M. Bucci focuses her practice on the successful resolution of federal and state tax controversies. She has over 20 years of extensive experience in representing individuals and corporations in tax matters before all levels of the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Tax Court and Federal District Court, offering an unparalleled level of services and insight into the most challenging tax disputes. Christin M. Bucci has also counseled corporate and individual clients in numerous tax planning strategies and transaction matters, both domestic and international. She holds a Master of Taxation (LL.M.) and a Master of International & Comparative Law (LL.M.) from Georgetown University, and is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to founding Bucci Law Offices, Christin M. Bucci was an attorney at PricewaterhouseCoopers. With more than 20 years of experience, she has received many distinguished awards such as a 2015 Super Lawyer, and Avvo’s 10 Top Tax Award and Client’s Choice Award. Christin has also been “AV Preeminent” rated 5.0 out of 5.0 (2010-2015) by her professional peers through Martindale-Hubbell © Peer Review System. The “AV” Rating of “Preeminent” legal ability is the highest rating awarded, and a testament from peer legal professionals of the highest level of professional excellence and unquestionable ethics. Christin M. Bucci is licensed to practice law in Florida, Ohio, and the District of Columbia, as well as before the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, the U.S. Tax Court and the Supreme Court of the United States. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Christin M. Bucci included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers Top Rated Tax Attorney, Super Lawyers, 2015-2016 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015 Superb Rated Attorney, Avvo, 2015 Preeminent Women Lawyers', Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013 Client’s Choice Award, Avvo, 2012 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated , Martindale-Hubbell, 2012 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2011 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2010 CALI Excellence for the Future Award , Georgetown University Law Center, 1999 Avvo’s 10 Top Tax Award A+ Rating BBB Other Sources of Feedback About Christin M. Bucci Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, 2000
- LL.M., Master of Laws in Taxation
- Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, 1999
- LL.M., Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law
- Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio, 1996
- Juris Doctorate
Non Legal Education
- John Carroll University, Cleveland, OH, B.S.B.A.
- 1993
- Major: Accounting
Current Employment Position(s)
- Founding Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Identity Theft – IRS 2013 Nationwide Tax Forum
- Identity Theft – What has the IRS Done? – Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- FICPA 28th Annual Accounting Show
- Hot Practice Tips for Representing an Individual Taxpayer Before and During an IRS
- Examination – 2013 American Bar Association Midyear Tax Meeting
- Circular 230 – 2013 American Bar Association Joint Fall Tax Meeting
- Identity Theft: Issues for the Tax Practitioner and the Taxpayer - 2013 American Bar
- Association Tax Section Midyear Meeting
- Tips for Representing a Taxpayer Before and During an IRS Examination - 2013 American Bar
- Association Joint Fall Tax Meeting
- IRS Audits of Electronic Accounting Systems - 2012 American Bar Association Tax Section
- Fall Meeting in Boston
- Professional Standards – 2012 American Bar Association Joint Tax Fall Meeting
Representative Cases
- United States v. Taxpayers | Outcome: $5 million case against our clients dismissed with prejudice!
Pro Bono Activities
- Aqua Foundation for Women
- Low Income Taxpayer's Clinic
Published Works
Articles
- "Taxation of International Electronic Commerce: Where Cyberspace and the Real World Collide"
- Independent Research: "Joint and Several Justice: Innocent Spouse Relief for Criminal Prosecutions"
- "When Seeing is Not Believing – Inherent Fallibilities of Eyewitness Testimony" – Professor John McElhaney
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Southern District of Florida Trial Bar
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Tax Court
- Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Ohio
Other Affiliations
- Florida Bar, 2005 - Present
- District of Columbia Bar, 1999 - Present
- Ohio Bar, 1996 - Present
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Southern District of Florida Trial Bar
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Member)
- Southern District of Florida Federal Bar (Member)
- South Florida Tax Litigation Association (Member)
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (Member)
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants International Tax Committee (Member)
- Florida Bar Tax Section (Member)
- Broward County Bar Association (Member)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Member)
- Southeast Regional IRS Bar Liaison, 2012 - Present (Member)
- ABA Section of Tax Collection, Bankruptcy & Workouts Committee, 2017 - 2018 (Chair)
- ABA Section of Taxation, Bankruptcy & Workouts Committee, 2014 - 2017 (Vice Chair)
- American Bar Association Section of Taxation Continuing Legal Education, 2013 - Present (Committee Vice Chair)
- American Bar Association, Taxation Section: Individual & Families Committee, 2012 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association, Taxation Section: Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee, 2011 - Present (Member)
- Liaison to Administrative Practice Committee (Subcommittee Vice Chair)
- District of Columbia Bar Taxation (Section Member)
- Miami Beach Bar Association
- The American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants
- Accountancy Board of Ohio
- State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Better Business Bureau
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Christin M. Bucci |
| Firm | Bucci Law Offices |
| Address | Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2600 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Phone | 954-764-4440 |
| Phone | 954-764-4401 |
| Website | www.buccilawoffices.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |