Mr. Pulman’s practice concentrates on tax, real estate,corporate and partnerships. Mr. Pulman is Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and he is a Certified Public Accountant.
His tax practice includes federal, state, and international tax planning for businesses and individuals seeking to minimize tax obligations while accomplishing objectives. His real estate practice includes representing clients in the purchase and disposition of improved and unimproved property, development of property, structuring ownership entities, tax-free and like-kind exchanges, and negotiation of all types of loans. Mr. Pulman’s corporate practice involves representing clients in the acquisition and disposition of businesses, mergers, and business entity planning including partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. Mr Pulman also works extensively with family lawyers in divorce proceedings, representing clients in tax and property related matters.
Mr. Pulman frequently speaks on a number of tax topics. He is active in numerous charitable and civic organizations.
Mr. Pulman was admitted to practice in Texas in 1976.
- AV Preeminent® Rating for Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, 2026
- The Best Lawyers in America® for Tax Law and Litigation-Trusts and Estates, 2024-2026
- Texas Super Lawyers-Tax, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine and Texas Monthly, 2003, 2005-2018 and 2020; Super Lawyers Business Edition 2014
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine for Tax: General, 2017-2022, 2024, and 2026
- Eagle Scout
- Commissioner v. Tufts, 461 U.S. 300 (1983) (U.S. Supreme Court)
- Tax Expert Witness – Arbitration and Litigation
- Tax and Property Expert in Structuring Settlements
- Consultant, Manual Committee, State Bar of Texas Family Law Practice Manual, 2018 to present, and Contributor to Tax Section in Family Law Practice Manual and Forms
- “Foreclosure of IRS Lien on ‘Mixed’ Property,” State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section Report, (Spring) Volume 2019-2.
- “Curing a Defective Spousal Waiver Under an Employee Benefit Plan”, State Bar of Texas Family Law Section Report, Spring 2018
- “New IRS Tax Audit Rules and Divorce Agreements”, Dallas Bar Association Headnotes: Family Law, September 2018
- “New Partnership Tax Audit and Collection Rules Impact Divorce Property Settlements,” State Bar of Texas, Spring 2018
- “Same-Sex Marriage: The Quagmire Continues after Windsor,” The American Bar Association, ABA Section of Family Law, Family Advocate, Vol. No. 37:02 Issue, Fall 2014
- “Same-Sex Marriage – The Quagmire Continues After Windsor,” Texas Tax Lawyer, State Bar of Tecas, Tax Section, Fall 2013
- “Same-Sex Marriages – The Quagmire Continues After Windsor,” Willamette Management Associates Insights, Autumn 2013
- “Texas Margin Tax Rules, Part II,” Petroleum Accounting and Financial Management Journal, Vol. 26, No. 3, Fall/Winter 2007, Institute of Petroleum Accounting, University of North Texas
- “The New and Evolving Texas Margin Tax, Part I”, Petroleum Accounting and Financial Management Journal, Vol. 26, No. 2, Summer 2007, Institute of Petroleum Accounting, University of North Texas
- ACPEN Signature S-Corporations Update (Link)
- Keller Williams Real Estate (Link)
- Partnership Tax Audit and Collection Rules Including Final Reproposed Regulations (Link)
- 2019 Corpus Christi Chapter/TSCPA Tax Conference (Link)
- Goldin Peiser & Peiser Seminar (Link)
- 2018 Meadows Collier Annual Tax Conference (Link)
- Accounting Continuing Professional Education Network (ACPEN) National Webcast (Link)
- DBA Family Law Section (Link)
- Lorman Live Webinar (Link)
- Dallas Bar Association Tax Section (Link)
- 18th Annual Meadows Collier Tax Conference (Link)
- Unknowns Due to the Windsor Case (Link)
- Innocent Spouse (Link)
- The Winds of Windsor: Tax and Federal Benefits Issues Confronting Same-Sex Married Couples in Texas (Link)
- Same Sex Marriages – Tax and Family Issues after Windsor (Link)
- Same Sex Marriages – Federal Tax Law after Windsor and Revenue Ruling 2013-17 (Link)
- Same-Sex Marriages – The Quagmire Continues After Windsor (Link)
- Same-Sex Marriages – The Quagmire Continues After Windsor (Link)
- Taxes and Divorce (Link)
- “Commercial Transactions and Legal Entities” Panel Presentation (Link)
- Dealing with Foreign Jurisdictional Property Issues (Link)
- IRS Priority #1: Foreign Transactions, Entities and Bank Accounts (Link)
- Financial, Tax and Legal Issues in Marital Dissolution (Link)
- Tax Mumbo Jumbo: Understanding Those Mysterious Tax Sections of Partnership and Limited Liability Company Agreements (Link)
- Financial, Tax and Legal Issues in Divorce Proceedings (Link)
- “Tax Planning for Financially Distressed Partnerships” “Divorce and Separation: A Taxing Experience” “Federal Income Tax Update” (Link)
- Divorce and Separation: A Taxing Experience (Link)
- Tax Mumbo Jumbo: Demystifying Partnership and LLP Agreements (Link)
- “What are our ‘Friends’ at the IRS Doing Today?” “Divorce and Separation: A ‘Taxing’ Experience” (Link)
- “What are our ‘Friends’ at the IRS Doing Today?” “Divorce and Separation: A ‘Taxing’ Experience” (Link)
- “What are our ‘Friends’ at the IRS Doing Today?” “Divorce and Separation: A ‘Taxing’ Experience” (Link)
- 18 Meadows Collier Lawyers Recognized by D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas (Link)
- Meadows Collier Congratulates Charles D. Pulman for His Rating AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® (Link)
- Meadows Collier Congratulates Sixteen Firm Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine (Link)
- 15 Meadows Collier Lawyers Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® (Link)
- Meadows Collier Congratulates 14 Firm Lawyers on being named D Magazine’s 2024 Best Lawyers (Link)
- Eleven Meadows Collier Attorneys Selected to D Magazine’s 2022 Best Lawyers Listing (Link)
- ACPEN Signature S-Corporations Update (Link)
- Keller Williams Real Estate (Link)
- UNCLE SAM WANTS TO KNOW: WHO ARE YOUR OWNERS? (UPDATED 3-4-21) (Link)
- TEXAS TAXPAYERS GET A TAX FILING AND PAYMENT BREAK (Link)
- Debt Relief: Breaking Down the Tax Aspects of Covid-19’s Economic Impact – Part V, Application of Section 108 (Link)
- Debt Relief: Breaking Down the Tax Aspects of Covid-19’s Economic Impact – Part IV, Modifications of Indebtedness (Link)
- Debt Relief: Breaking Down the Tax Aspects of Covid-19’s Economic Impact – Part III, Defining Indebtedness (Link)
- Debt Relief: Breaking Down the Tax Aspects of Covid-19’s Economic Impact – Part II (Link)
- Debt Relief: Breaking Down the Tax Aspects of Covid-19’s Economic Impact – Part I. (Link)
- EXPENSES PAID WITH FORGIVEN PAYMENT PROTECTION PLAN (PPP) LOAN PROCEEDS ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE (Link)
- Partnership Tax Audit and Collection Rules Including Final Reproposed Regulations (Link)
- 2019 Corpus Christi Chapter/TSCPA Tax Conference (Link)
- Goldin Peiser & Peiser Seminar (Link)
- 2018 Meadows Collier Annual Tax Conference (Link)
- Accounting Continuing Professional Education Network (ACPEN) National Webcast (Link)
- DBA Family Law Section (Link)
- Lorman Live Webinar (Link)
- Dallas Bar Association Tax Section (Link)
- 18th Annual Meadows Collier Tax Conference (Link)
- Unknowns Due to the Windsor Case (Link)
- Innocent Spouse (Link)
- The Winds of Windsor: Tax and Federal Benefits Issues Confronting Same-Sex Married Couples in Texas (Link)
- Same Sex Marriages – Tax and Family Issues after Windsor (Link)
- Same Sex Marriages – Federal Tax Law after Windsor and Revenue Ruling 2013-17 (Link)
- Same-Sex Marriages – The Quagmire Continues After Windsor (Link)
- Same-Sex Marriages – The Quagmire Continues After Windsor (Link)
- Taxes and Divorce (Link)
- “Commercial Transactions and Legal Entities” Panel Presentation (Link)
- Dealing with Foreign Jurisdictional Property Issues (Link)
- IRS Priority #1: Foreign Transactions, Entities and Bank Accounts (Link)
- Financial, Tax and Legal Issues in Marital Dissolution (Link)
- Tax Mumbo Jumbo: Understanding Those Mysterious Tax Sections of Partnership and Limited Liability Company Agreements (Link)
- Financial, Tax and Legal Issues in Divorce Proceedings (Link)
- Divorce and Separation: A Taxing Experience (Link)
- “Tax Planning for Financially Distressed Partnerships” “Divorce and Separation: A Taxing Experience” “Federal Income Tax Update” (Link)
- Tax Mumbo Jumbo: Demystifying Partnership and LLP Agreements (Link)
- “What are our ‘Friends’ at the IRS Doing Today?” “Divorce and Separation: A ‘Taxing’ Experience” (Link)
- “What are our ‘Friends’ at the IRS Doing Today?” “Divorce and Separation: A ‘Taxing’ Experience” (Link)
- “What are our ‘Friends’ at the IRS Doing Today?” “Divorce and Separation: A ‘Taxing’ Experience” (Link)