Peter Haukebo

Peter Haukebo is an accomplished attorney and partner at Frost Law in Annapolis, Maryland.  With a focus on taxation law, Peter has dedicated much of his career to defending clients against government action (or inaction) in tax controversies.  He also represents business owners in transactional matters and tax planning, overseeing these practices within the firm.  More recently, he has been deeply involved with pandemic-era tax credit and financial assistance programs, advising on issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program, Family First Coronavirus Response Act, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and the Employee Retention Credit ("ERC").  Although he has been involved in all aspects of the ERC program, his current focus is on helping eligible employers initiate refund claim litigation in the federal district courts and the United States Court of Federal Claims.  Within the firm, Peter chairs the Legal Innovation Committee, driving advancements and improvements to how the attorneys of the firm engage in the practice of law.

In addition to his practice, Peter has a strong commitment to legal education and service to his community. He previously served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law for six years, where he instructed in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. He is a frequent presenter on current tax issues, having taught courses with the National Association of Tax Professionals, Maryland State Bar Association ("MSBA"), Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals, National Association of Enrolled Agents and CPA Academy, and has participated as a panelist and moderator at several American Bar Association Section of Taxation conference programs. Additionally, Peter co-hosts the vodcast, A Way with Taxation.

Peter's leadership extends to his role as a board member of the CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Campaign of Maryland, which is dedicated to promoting the economic advancement of low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Baltimore and across Maryland.  He is also a former board member of The Transformation Center, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals living in South Baltimore.  Notably, Peter is a Past Chair (2023-24) of the Taxation Law Section of the MSBA and was recently elected as a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation.

Mr. Haukebo's legal journey began at the University of Maryland School of Law; he earned an undergraduate degree in psychology and political science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  Outside of his professional life, he enjoys playing golf and spending time on the Chesapeake Bay and its river tributaries; a family with three young boys keeps him busy when Peter is not in the office.