About James M.
James M. Rubino built a career where numbers and law meet. He studied accounting at Fairfield University, earning a B.S. in 1978. He went on to law school at the University of Bridgeport, receiving his J.D. in 1982. He then pursued graduate study in taxation and completed an LL.M. in Taxation at New York University School of Law in 1987.
After finishing his LL.M. he established a solo practice and has operated under his own name since 1987. His practice has included representation in state and federal courts. He is permitted to practice in Connecticut, admitted to the U.S. Tax Court, and to the Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut. Those admissions have shaped the types of matters he handles and the forum choices available to his clients.
Rubino’s academic background in accounting frames his legal work. He regularly handles tax issues that require both legal analysis and an understanding of financial statements. That combination informs tax planning, controversies, return preparation matters, and disputes that reach federal tax court. He also advises on tax aspects of business transactions. He approaches each file with attention to both statutory detail and the underlying numbers.
Over the years he has maintained memberships in local and state bar organizations. He is a current member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Fairfield County Bar Association, and the Connecticut State Bar. Those affiliations reflect ongoing ties to the region’s legal community and to colleagues handling related areas of practice.
His office operates as a small solo practice. That structure has allowed him to handle matters directly and to remain involved in all stages of representation, from initial counseling through litigation when necessary. Clients seeking tax advice or representation typically come from small businesses, professional practices, and individual taxpayers facing disputes with state or federal tax authorities.
Court appearances and written submissions in tax matters occupy a significant portion of his calendar. He has appeared in federal and state venues where tax issues are contested and resolved. He combines formal tax training and an accounting background to present technical arguments and practical options to clients.
His current practice focuses on tax matters and related litigation in state and federal courts.
