Clark Reed Nichols

Perkins Coie LLP

10+ Years of Experience

As a CPA, flight instructor/commercial pilot and trial attorney, Clark Nichols brings a wealth of experience and broad perspective to meeting his clients needs. He has more than 30 years of experience in the areas of product liability, commercial litigation, federal tax litigation, attorney professional malpractice, and domestic and international aviation accident litigation.

Clark’s pilot experience & training and his aeronautical engineering studies at the U.S. Air Force Academy have contributed to his successful representation of aviation clients in litigation arising out of more than 100 aircraft (fixed wing and helicopter) accidents throughout the United States and in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Haiti, the Bahamas, Italy, England, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Maldives, and on the High Seas. Additionally, he regularly provides product liability counseling to clients on a wide variety of engine and airframe components for both airplanes and helicopters.

Clark’s background as a CPA and his advanced degrees in business (MBA – Accounting,
MS — Finance, LL.M — Tax) have been especially important for clients involved in tax controversies and commercial disputes. He has successfully represented individuals and corporations in tax refund actions against Department of Justice attorneys in federal district court, in litigation against IRS attorneys before the U.S. Tax Court, in defense of individuals charged with tax crimes, and in state and federal administrative hearings involving tax controversies. Clark has successfully represented individuals and corporations as plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death actions, professional malpractice actions, and large commercial disputes that have resulted in multi million dollar recoveries for his clients.

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Alaska
Since 1979
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Partner
Perkins Coie LLP
1978 –

Current

University of Washington School of Law
LL.M. | Taxation

2012

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The University of Texas School of Law
J.D.

1978

with high honors, Order of the Coif
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University of Washington School of Law
International Business
1973


1975

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Wright State University
M.B.A. | Accounting

1973

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University of California – Los Angeles
M.S. | Finance

1971

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U.S. Air Force Academy
B.S. | Engineering Management

1970

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Current
Activities: Martindale-Hubbell rated AV
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Current
Activities: American Bar Association, Litigation Section
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AOPA — Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association

Member
1983 –
Current
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Association of Graduates, United States Air Force Acadmy

Member
1978 –
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Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants

Member
1978 –
Current
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Washington State Bar Association

Member
1978 –
Current
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Alaska State Bar Association

Member
1978 –
Current
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Website
Website

10885 N.E. Fourth Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
US
Telephone: (425) 635-1410
Fax: (425) 635-2410