Robert (Bob) L. Mahon

Bob Mahon, a partner in the firm's State & Local Tax practice, focuses his practice on helping clients minimize state and local taxes and comply with state and local tax laws. Bob represents clients in state and local tax audits, refunds, appeals, and litigation, as well as assists clients with tax planning and business transactions. Bob is the past president of the Tax Section of the Washington State Bar Association and teaches State and Local Tax as an adjunct professor at the University of Washington School of Law. He is also a frequent speaker and author on state and local tax issues.

Professional Recognition

• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2012
• Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Rising Stars of Washington Law"

Professional Leadership

• Washington State Bar Association, Tax Section, President, 2008 - 2009; State and Local Tax Committee Chair, 2004 - 2008; Member, 1996 - Present
• State and Local Tax Practitioner Roundtable, Co-chair, 2003 - 2005
• American Bar Association, Tax Section, Member, 1996 - Present

Community Involvement

• City of Seattle, Ethics & Elections Commission, Chair, 2009 - Present; Commissioner, 2004 - Present
• City of Seattle, Campaign Public Financing Advisory Committee, Member, 2008
• Montlake Community Club, President, 2005 - 2006; Trustee, 2004 - 2008
• City of Seattle, Public-Private Partnership Panel, City Council Appointee, 2000 - 2001 
• Northwest Women's Law Center, Legislative Committee, 2000 - 2006

Related Employment

• University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Adjunct Professor, 1999 - Present
• Bogle & Gates P.L.L.C., Bellevue, Wash., Associate, 1996 - 1999