Semmes' Taxation Practice works hand in glove with the Corporate and Business and the Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts Practice. The practice helps the Firm's clients deal with the tax issues which inevitably arise during the course of a business transaction or an estate planning or probate engagement. The aim of the practice is to lend assurance that the desired tax consequences of a transaction or plan will be attained, as well as to be vigorous advocates for clients in disputes with taxing authorities.

As a part of the tax practice, Semmes' attorneys assist clients plan and implement charitable foundations, as well as a variety of other sophisticated charitable gifting techniques. For example, for clients of means and a charitable gifting desire, the Semmes' Taxation Practice can craft gifting vehicles which provide for both the needs of the client and the charitable purposes which the client seeks to advance.