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David C. Gair has been a member of the ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Dedman School of Law for about 10 years.  This year he will be a full-time member of the faculty as the Associate Director of the Graduate Tax Program and Professor of Practice

Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, David brings extensive practice experience to the classroom from his work representing businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and tax professionals in complex civil and criminal tax controversies. He is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and has been recognized by leading legal publications for tax controversy, litigation, and tax law. His academic work emphasizes practical tax procedure, ethical controversy practice, and the development of lawyers prepared to navigate high-stakes tax disputes.

David’s teaching and practice focus on the procedural and strategic issues that arise in tax disputes, including IRS audits, administrative controversy practice, litigation before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, federal district courts, and bankruptcy courts, and proceedings involving state and local tax authorities.

He earned his LL.M. in Taxation and J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, his M.A. from Middlebury College, and his B.A. from Bates College.