Practice Areas
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M. in Taxation, 2006
- Louisiana State University – Paul M. Hebert School of Law, J.D., 2004
- Louisiana State University – Paul M. Hebert School of Law, B.C.L., 2004
- Southern Arkansas University, B.S., 2001
Honors
- Chancellor's List, Louisiana State University
- Associate, Louisiana State University Law Review
- Member, National Tax Moot Court Team, Louisiana State University
- Dean's List, Southern Arkansas University
- Student Leader of the Year, Southern Arkansas University
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Clerkships
- United States Tax Court, Honorable D. Irvin Couvillion, 2004-2006
Dianne C. Mehany
Associate
1200 Smith Street
14th Floor
Houston, TX 77002-4310
TEL: 713.654.9618
FAX: 713.658.2553
Dianne C. Mehany practices in the firm's Federal Tax Controversy Group. Her practice assists both individuals and companies in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. She works with clients on every step of the controversy process, including drafting protests, meeting with appeals, filing petitions in the Tax Court and complaints in District Court, and assisting with trial preparation and settlement discussions.
Ms. Mehany also assists in the Firm's tax planning practice and has experience with mergers, conversions, and internal restructuring of corporations, partnerships, and other entities.
Before joining Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, Ms. Mehany clerked with the Honorable D. Irvin Couvillion of the United States Tax Court.
Significant Transactions
- Served on trial team for major Tax Court case stemming from Fortune 500 company merger.
- Received favorable motion for summary judgment ruling on large research and development credit issue.
- Structured and completed tax-free corporate reorganization of major Texas medical facility.
- Drafted Private Letter Ruling Request on significant excise tax issue.
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Tax Section
- Houston Bar Association, Tax Section
- American Inns of Court