Carrie M. Hobbs

Carrie Hobbs represents and counsels tax-exempt organizations and charitable clients through every stage of their life cycle, from formation and tax-exemption applications to long-term programmatic success. She works closely with a broad range of organizations to strengthen governance, ensure tax compliance, and address regulatory environments. Carrie also counsels high net worth individuals and families on trust and estate planning, with a focus on charitable giving strategies, including the establishment and administration of private foundations and donor-advised funds. 

Carrie’s practical, solutions-focused approach is grounded in federal tax law and experience in U.S. Tax Court matters. Before focusing on tax and estate matters, Carrie represented clients in high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts. Her experience includes extensive courtroom advocacy, taking and defending depositions, and leading settlement negotiations and mediations. She also served as a deputy district attorney, managing a high-volume criminal docket and gaining substantial courtroom experience. Her background in courtroom advocacy and internal investigations informs precise, steady guidance on complex legal challenges and government inquiries.