Michael Goller is featured on the cover of the March/April issue of On Balance Magazine and in their spotlight story titled "The Velvet Hammer." In it, On Balance highlights Goller's 30 years in practice, covering various personal and professional anecdotes of his career.
Professionally, it was Goller's ability to blend diplomacy with a tenacity that earned him the nickname "The Velvet Hammer" – a personable yet fierce approach to client advocacy in complex tax disputes, he recalls. In terms of success, he regards not only client advocacy but also strong ethics and integrity as cornerstones of professional excellence.
Outside of the office, readers learn about his dedication to teaching and mentoring students. As he has been doing for the last 20 years at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, teaching tax courses, he emphasizes the importance of creative problem-solving skills and practical knowledge to his students who one day hope to navigate complex tax disputes with favorable outcomes for their clients.
Goller is a shareholder in Reinhart's Tax and Corporate Law and Litigation practices, where he assists clients with federal and state tax controversy, tax litigation and tax planning. In these practice groups, he pairs his congenial personality with extensive, detailed knowledge and a dedicated work ethic. He represents clients involved in complex disputes with the IRS, the U.S. Department of Justice and various other authorities and has an impressive track record of favorable settlements. He is a longtime faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Lubar School of Business.