Paul V. McCord

Paul McCord has accumulated a wide range of tax litigation experience over the last 30 years, focusing on federal, state and local tax controversies and litigation, corporate counseling, and probate administration.

Paul has represented clients before the IRS, Michigan Department of Treasury, other state revenue departments and local units of government. He has appeared for clients in the United States Tax Court, Michigan Court of Claims, Michigan Tax Tribunal, Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court.

Before joining Bodman, Paul was a shareholder and practice group leader for another Michigan-based business law firm. He also previously served as a judge of the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

Before attending law school, Paul served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during the First Gulf War.

Honors, Awards, and Recognitions

• Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence; Endorsed for High Ethical Standing

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Michigan
• Taxation Section Council

Publications

• “Some People Really Are Interested in Taxes: Tax Law Theme Introduction,” Michigan Bar Journal, Volume 91, No. 7 (July 2012)
• “Adequacy of Michigan’s Tax Appeal Procedures – Another Fine Mess You Have Got Us Into,” Michigan Tax Lawyer, Volume 36, Issue 1 (Winter 2010)

Speaking Engagements

• “Tax Considerations in Bankruptcy,” Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Sales Tax Symposium, Chicago, IL (October 2023)
• “Organizational Issues – Tax,” Detroit Small Business Legal Academy at Wayne State University Law School (February 2015)
• “State Tax Controversies: A View from Many Angles,” State Bar of Michigan, Taxation Section – 26th Annual Tax Conference (May 2013)
• “Property Tax Appeals: Practical Pointers for Your Residential Appeal,” Oakland County Bar Association (February 2012)
• “State Tax Update – Keeping CPAs Informed about Changes in Michigan,” Oakland University CPE Weekend, (June 2010)

Academic Appointments

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School, former adjunct professor, state and local tax