With more than 30 years of experience, Charles focuses his practice on issues relating to business and corporate taxation, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and estates, real estate and contracts. A significant portion of Charles’ practice is concentrated on assisting clients resolve complex federal and state audit and other tax controversy issues. He is a former in-house counsel for a privately held telecommunications company.

Charles enjoyed a successful solo practice prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg. He also recently served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco, teaching English and working with community leaders to implement various enhancement projects.

Charles is not regularly admitted to practice in the local courts of Michigan.