Danielle Ahlrich Austin

Danielle is the Practice Leader for the firm’s multi-state Transactional Tax Group. Danielle and her colleagues litigate sales and use tax, corporate income/franchise tax, and other state tax matters across the U.S. for taxpayers in all industries.

Before joining Ryan Law, Danielle was a partner in both a boutique state tax firm and then an international “big law” firm. At Martens, Todd, Leonard & Ahlrich, Danielle focused her practice on Texas tax controversy, litigating issues of first impression and statewide importance and securing favorable judgments or settlements. At Reed Smith, LLP, Danielle expanded her practice to include multi-state advice and counsel and controversy work.

Danielle is a detail-oriented lawyer who represents her clients with zealous advocacy and stays current on emerging trends and issues. Danielle’s experience includes:

• Litigating Texas sales and use tax matters, including data processing, exemptions, and the taxability of construction and oil and gas projects
• Litigating various aspects of the Texas franchise tax, including the research & development credit, the cost of goods sold deduction, and revenue exclusions
• Multi-state apportionment litigation
• Multi-state litigation challenging the constitutionality of various taxes