Marla Schwaller Carew Associate
- Office
- Metro Detroit
- Phone
- 248/567-7428
- Fax
- 248/567-7440
- mscarew@varnumlaw.com
- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Kathleen M. Cronin, 248/567-7415
Tax Experience
Marla’s practice focuses on federal and state and local tax planning and controversy litigation, as well as property tax matters. She also has substantial experience in corporate and securities transactional law. Marla is a frequent speaker on state and federal tax issues, including presentations to Michigan manufacturers, the Novi Chamber of Commerce and certified public accountants. She currently serves on the Council of the State Bar of Michigan Tax Section and is the editor of the Michigan Tax Lawyer.
Recognition & Rankings
- Selected as a 2008 "Up and Coming Lawyer" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
Professional Activities
- Michigan Women's Tax Association, officer and board member
- American Bar Association: Business Law Section; Tax Law Section
- State Bar of Michigan: Tax Law Section, Council; Michigan Tax Lawyer, Editor; Entertainment and Sports Section; Business Law Section
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Inforum
Speaking Engagements
- American Bar Association Tax Section (Chicago) Sept. 2009; Standards of Law Practice panelist discussing issues regarding tax opinions and Circular 230.
- State Bar of Michigan's Law School for Legislators, Spring 2009; featured speaker on Michigan tax issues.
Community Activities
- Has served as trustee and officer of the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, a nonprofit providing chamber music performances to metro Detroit communities and arts outreach and master classes to Southfield and other public school systems, since 2003
- Has also served as Adjunct Professor of Tax for Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Education
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Wayne State University Law School
Detroit, Michigan
Master of Laws in Taxation, 2009 -
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., cum laude, 2000 -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
M.A., Asian Studies: China, 1994
B.A., with Highest Honors & High Distinction, 1990