John Colvin is an attorney with Colvin + Hallett, a tax law firm in Seattle, Washington. He draws from almost three decades of practice and experience in tax law to develop legal theories and strategies in defense of his clients, and he keeps a close eye on developments in the tax law, enabling him to provide clients with awareness of current developments and their implications. John is a very active and respected member of the American Bar Association Tax Section, having served as Chair of the Committee covering tax controversy matters, and he is often sought out to speak at a national level on various tax law issues. He also teaches Tax Crimes: Investigations, Prosecutions, and Penalties at the University of Washington School of Law. Outside of his practice, John is a wine and food connoisseur always on the lookout for Seattle’s next great restaurant, enjoys swimming, and is an avid reader of non-tax materials.