Rich is the leader of the Tax Group. He concentrates on state tax litigation and transactional planning involving corporate, franchise, personal income, and sales/use tax matters. He has broad experience before the Appellate Tax Board, the Supreme Judicial Court, various state Departments of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service on a range of issues, including corporate nexus, domicile, apportionment, step transaction, and unitary reporting. Rich formerly taught State and Local Taxation at Northeastern University, Graduate School of Professional Accounting and frequently writes and speaks at seminars on state tax topics. He recently served as co-chair of the Boston Bar Association's Tax Section and its State Tax Committee.
Bar & Court Admissions
- Massachusetts
- New York
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Education
- LL.M., Taxation, Boston University School of Law
- J.D., Boston University School of Law, Edward F. Hennessey Scholar
- B.A., cum laude, Clark University
Community Engagement
- Tax Authority State & Local Editorial Advisory Board, Law360
- Lecturer, State and Local Taxation, Northeastern University's Graduate School of Professional Accounting
- Co-chair, Tax Section, Boston Bar Association
- Past Co-chair,State and Local Tax Committee, Boston Bar Association
- Past Co-chair, Tax Controversies Committee, Boston Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Awards & Honors
- Tax Controversy Leaders' Guide, International Tax Review (2013-2014, 2016-2021)
- Pro Bono Attorney Award, Boston University School of Law's Public Interest Project (2013)
- The Legal 500 U.S. (2018-2020)
- Best Lawyers in America® (2013-2021)
- Chambers USA, Ranked in Tax (Massachusetts) (2010-2015)
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2012, 2014-2020)
- "Rising Star," Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2006-2009)
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Tax Notes, Law360, Massachusetts Lawyers WeeklyFebruary 11, 2021
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, QuotedFebruary 11, 2021
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Tax Notes, QuotedFebruary 2, 2021
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Law360, QuotedFebruary 1, 2021
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Oral Argument ArchivesFebruary 1, 2021
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The Boston Globe, QuotedJanuary 26, 2021
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Law360 Tax Authority, QuotedJanuary 25, 2021
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Law360, QuotedDecember 8, 2020
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Law360, QuotedOctober 19, 2020
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Press ReleaseSeptember 22, 2020
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Richard Jones Shortlisted by ITR Americas for North America Indirect Tax Practice Leader of the YearInternational Tax Review (ITR)August 13, 2020
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Press ReleaseJune 10, 2020
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Client AlertApril 15, 2020
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Tax Notes, QuotedApril 6, 2020
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Tax Notes, QuotedMarch 9, 2020
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, QuotedFebruary 13, 2020
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February 6, 2020
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Law360, QuotedJanuary 1, 2020
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The Boston PodcastDecember 18, 2019
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New England Super Lawyers MagazineOctober 17, 2019
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Sullivan Press ReleaseSeptember 18, 2019
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Law360July 16, 2019
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May 30, 2019
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Sullivan Press ReleaseMay 30, 2019
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Law360May 15, 2019
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Tax Notes, QuotedMay 6, 2019
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Law360April 9, 2019
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TaxNotes, QuotedNovember 12, 2018
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New England Super Lawyers MagazineOctober 18, 2018
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The Boston Globe, QuotedSeptember 21, 2018
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Law360, QuotedSeptember 17, 2018
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Press ReleaseSeptember 5, 2018
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TaxNotes, QuotedAugust 29, 2018
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Law360, QuotedAugust 27, 2018
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The Boston Globe, QuotedAugust 10, 2018
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Law360, QuotedJuly 13, 2018
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Tax Notes Today, Boston Herald, Law360, WBURJune 22, 2018
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Bloomberg, QuotedJune 22, 2018
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Boston Herald, QuotedJune 22, 2018
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Tax Notes Today, QuotedJune 22, 2018
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Law360, QuotedJune 21, 2018
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WBURJune 21, 2018
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Client AdvisoryJune 13, 2018
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Press ReleaseMay 30, 2018
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Bloomberg BNA, QuotedMay 18, 2018
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, QuotedFebruary 1, 2018
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Massachusetts Taxation and DOR PracticeJanuary 30, 2018
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, QuotedJanuary 4, 2018
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Bloomberg Tax, QuotedDecember 29, 2017
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Tax Notes Today, QuotedOctober 20, 2017
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New England Super Lawyers MagazineOctober 16, 2017
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Boston Herald, QuotedSeptember 28, 2017
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Press ReleaseSeptember 5, 2017
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The Boston Herald, QuotedJune 30, 2017
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State Tax Today, QuotedJune 7, 2017
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NPR RadioJune 2, 2017
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WBUR Radio BostonMay 11, 2017
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Law360, QuotedApril 10, 2017
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Tax Analysts, Tax Notes Today, QuotedApril 5, 2017
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The Boston Globe, QuotedApril 4, 2017
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Bloomberg BNA, Weekly State Tax Report, QuotedNovember 4, 2016
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International Tax ReviewOctober 3, 2016
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Bloomberg BNA: Daily Tax Report, QuotedJanuary 13, 2016
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State Tax Notes, QuotedNovember 23, 2015
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Bloomberg BNA: Daily Tax Report, QuotedNovember 3, 2015
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Boston Business JournalOctober 16, 2015
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Bloomberg BNA: Weekly State Tax ReportMarch 20, 2015
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Bloomberg BNA: Daily Tax Report, QuotedSeptember 15, 2014
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International Tax ReviewSeptember 2014
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Bloomberg BNA, QuotedJuly 30, 2014
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Client AdvisoryApril 9, 2014
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Boston University School of Law, Pro Bono Program NewsletterOctober 25, 2013
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Massachusetts Taxation and DOR PracticeDecember 28, 2012
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Boston Business JournalMarch 2, 2012
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International Tax Review, QuotedJanuary 30, 2012
- "Department of Revenue Organization," Massachusetts Taxation & DOR Procedures (2004)
- "Tax Liens and Liens Arising from Death," Massachusetts Real Estate Liens (2004)
Seminars & Presentations
- State Tax Impact of COVID-19 and the Future Mobile Workforce
Boston Bar Association (Webinar) (December 16, 2020) - North Atlantic Regional State Tax Seminar
Council on State Taxation (May 9, 2019) - From Bright Lines to Blurred Lines to Undrawn Lines; Wayfair and the End of Physical Presence Nexus
Massachusetts Society of CPAs (August 21, 2018) - State Tax Appeal Protests and Procedures — The Dos and Don'ts
North Atlantic Regional State Tax Seminar (May 16, 2018) - Massachusetts DOR State Tax Audits — Examining Audit Trends, Tactics, Best Practices and Defense Strategies
Sheraton Hotel, Framingham, MA (January 18, 2018) - Massachusetts Tax Update for 2017
Boston Bar Association (June 6, 2017) - Representing Taxpayers Before the IRS and DOR
Sullivan & Worcester, One Post Office Square, 21st floor, Boston, MA (May 24, 2017) - Domicile and Residency Issues for Individuals and Estate Planning, Audits and Appeals
Boston Estate Planning Council Webinar (April 24, 2017) - Massachusetts Tax Residency: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Sullivan & Worcester, One Post Office Square, 21st Floor, Boston, MA (March 29, 2017) - Domicile and Residency Issues for Individuals and Estates - Planning, Audits and Appeals
Sheraton, Framingham, MA (January 17, 2017) - Top Issues in New England SALT
Boston Marriott Newton, Newton, MA (November 16, 2016) - Potential State Tax Implications of Proposed IRC 385 Debt/Equity Regulations
Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA (September 30, 2016) - What's Right for Your Clients — Dispute Resolution in the World of Expedited Settlements and Early Mediation
Sheraton Hotel, Framingham, MA (January 26, 2016) - Massachusetts Tax Case Update
Boston Bar Association, Boston, MA (September 22, 2015) - Massachusetts Tax Update for 2015
Boston Bar Association, Boston, MA (June 18, 2015) - Independent SALT Alliance Conference
Sullivan & Worcester Conference Center, Boston, MA (June 12, 2015) - Nexus and a New England SALT Update
Sheraton, Framingham, MA (January 20, 2015)