Tax lawyers, unlike other types of lawyers, know the intricacies of taxation and how it affects businesses. Whether it is the transfer of real estate or the acquisition of intellectual property, the tax aspects of all work are handled by tax representatives. Professionals work as advisors, but in some cases they may represent the client in a lawsuit if the issue cannot be resolved outside of the courtroom. Most of the time they work for law firms offering legal services to clients and in some cases are hired as full-time legal advisors. These legal experts deal with cases where tax liability is involved, such as property management, acquisitions and transfer of wills.