The independent contractor issue loomed large with Robert E. Kovacevich, a tax lawyer who was, according to the court, at war with the IRS over his personal independent contractor status.1

In addition to his personal tax issues before the courts, Mr. Kovacevich tried many cases on behalf of his clients before the Tax Court, district courts, and at least one court of appeals.

In 1990, he was the lawyer for Spicer Accounting, Inc., in its appeals court case where the Ninth ... Log in to view full article.