Jennifer A. MacDowell Esq.
312-836-9096 (Chicago)
800-579-0997 (Toll Free)
312-697-1384 (Chicago)
Jennifer A. MacDowell represents individuals and closely-held businesses with various tax controversy matters at both the federal and state levels. Jennifer assists clients with audits, appeals, collection matters, and tax court litigation. A significant portion of her practice involves resolving tax liabilities through the IRS Offer in Compromise program. Jennifer is especially proficient with “In-Business Offers,” wherein payroll tax issues become much more complex and can involve the individual shareholders and/or members. Jennifer also prepares tax returns for individuals and businesses, performs legal research, and drafts various court-related documents and legal memoranda.
Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Mount Union with a double minor in Pre-Law and Business. She received her law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Jennifer is currently a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio Women’s Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and American Bar Association.
Year Joined Firm
- 2006
Areas of Practice
- 100% Tax
Litigation Percentage
- 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2008
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2008
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio, 2008
- U.S. Tax Court, 2008
Education
- Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D.
- Mount Union College
- Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
- Ohio Women's Bar Association, Member
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member










