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Rafi W. Mottahedeh

When it comes to Tax planning – the juice has to be worth the squeeze.

My Approach

Tax laws are inherently complex and nuanced, and finding the right solution for a client is often a marathon and not a sprint. As an endurance athlete, however, this complexity and the need to “dig deep” is tremendously satisfying. One aspect of my role as an advisor that I enjoy the most is being able to distill these complexities into concise and actionable steps for the clients I serve.

When connecting with my clients, I appreciate being able to draw on my time spent in-house as tax counsel at a major U.S. multinational company. I understand both sides of the coin and am intimately familiar with the impacts of tax advice on the bottom line. Tax attorneys are business partners to their clients, and they must understand their clients’ businesses in intricate detail. This level of understanding allows me to seamlessly integrate with the businesses I serve and to provide value-added advice to help drive results.

Prior to joining Winthrop & Weinstine, I worked at a large international law firm and later worked as tax counsel at a major U.S. multinational company.

I maintain an active pro bono practice. Outside of work, I am an avid marathon runner and triathlete.

Honors & Awards

Albert E. Jenner Pro Bono Award

Associations & Memberships

American Bar Association - Section of Taxation

Council Director, 2023-2026
Committee Chair, 2020-2022
Nolan Fellow
Diversity Mentor, Loretta Collins Argrett Fellowship

National LGBT Bar Association