Matthew D. Lee is a former U.S. Department of Justice trial attorney who concentrates his practice on all aspects of white collar criminal defense, federal tax controversies, and complex civil litigation. Mr. Lee has represented both corporations and individuals in criminal investigations involving tax, money laundering, health care, securities, public corruption, and fraud offenses, and has significant experience in handling all stages of state and federal litigation including trials and appeals. He has represented individuals and companies in all stages of proceedings before the Internal Revenue Service, including audits, appeals, and collections, as well as Tax Court and district court litigation.
Mr. Lee has extensive experience in advising clients on issues regarding foreign bank account reporting (FBAR) obligations, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and the Internal Revenue Service’s 2009 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program, 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative, and 2012 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program. He has represented hundreds of U.S. taxpayers with undisclosed foreign bank accounts. Mr. Lee has published numerous articles regarding the IRS voluntary disclosure programs and FBAR and FATCA reporting obligations and speaks frequently on these topics.
Mr. Lee also has experience in conducting corporate internal investigations and advising clients as to corporate compliance issues involving the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act, FATCA, and anti-money laundering laws and regulations.
Mr. Lee is active in pro bono matters, and is the inaugural recipient of Blank Rome’s Edwin P. Rome Pro Bono Achievement Award for his commitment to pro bono service and devotion to the pursuit of equal justice for all. Mr. Lee was selected as a member of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pro Bono Roll of Honor from 2006 through 2011. In addition, Mr. Lee was selected as one of 35 “Lawyers on the Fast Track” in Pennsylvania for 2008.
Mr. Lee has also served as a Lecturer of Law at the Villanova University School of Law.