Robert W. Wood is a 1979 graduate of University of Chicago Law School. He practices law with Wood LLP based in San Francisco, California. He is admitted to practice in CA, NY, AZ, MT, WY, TX, and DC. He is also admitted to practice as a Solicitor in England and Wales. Mr. Wood has been designated by the State Bar of California as a Certified Specialist in Taxation. He is the author of numerous books and articles about taxation, including about the taxation of damage awards and settlement payments. He is also the author of a leading treatise in the area, Taxation of Damage Awards and Settlement Payments (published by Tax Institute), and frequently advises litigants on tax issues. He also serves as an expert witness in litigation matters.
Education:
J.D., University of Chicago Law School (1979)
A.B., English, Humboldt State University (1976) summa cum laude
University of Sheffield, England (1975-1976)
Bloomberg BNA Tax Management Portfolios:
522 T.M., Tax Aspects of Settlements and Judgments (author)
547 T.M., Home Office, Vacation Home, and Home Rental Deductions (author)
548 T.M., Hobby Losses (author)
592 T.M., Real Estate Mortgages (author)
738 T.M., Qualified Settlement Funds and Section 468B (author)
Robert W. Wood is a member of the Bloomberg BNA Tax Management Real Estate Advisory Board.