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Jorge Alesna Jr.
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer
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Taft Law School
Before I became an attorney I was admitted to practice before the IRS as an enrolled agent (EA). As an EA, I worked on tax issues ranging from the simplest tax problems to the more complex issues such as audits, international tax, and large tax penalties, liens, and levies, and tax debt collections.
As an attorney, I chose to practice tax law because I truly enjoy helping people who feel powerless and helpless when confronted with government bureaucracy, such as with the IRS and state tax agencies.
Tax law is considered an area of administrative law, but within its own niche. When...
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Phillip Walter Gillet Jr
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Real Estate
California Western School of Law
Phillip W. Gillet, Jr. was born and raised in Kern County. He graduated from Delano High School. He completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting. After graduating from CSUB, Mr. Gillet went to California Western School of Law in San Diego and earned a Juris Doctor degree. While working on his law degree, he also completed a Master of Science in Accountancy, Taxation at San Diego State University, whose programs are ranked among the best...
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Stephen Boyle
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
John V. Magee
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Tax
Houston Law School and The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Leo Mark Hinds
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
California Pacific School of Law
Michael Patrick Mears
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Jonathan Brent Barnes
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
California Pacific School of Law
Eldon R Hugie
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Attorney
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Daniel Christopher Smart
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Tax, Business and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Thomas Ashton Crear
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law
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Alice A Salvo
10.0 
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Free ConsultationWoodland Hills, CA Tax Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Tax, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Southwestern Univ School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
Alice A. Salvo in Woodland Hills, California, offers quality representation in estate planning, trust, probate, elder law and conservatorship cases. Our firm is dedicated to helping elders and families throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley effectively plan and protect their future. As we age, there are going to be a number of choices we have to make that involve our well-being and our family's financial security. These are tough choices, but with our guidance, together we can better understand what options fit your needs. We offer compassionate representation, preserve assets and inheritance, create Living Trusts, Special...
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Dennis N. Brager
Woodland Hills, CA Tax Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
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New York University
Call (310) 208-6200 to see if you qualify for a consult with Dennis Brager, first 15 minutes FREE.
Mr. Brager is a California State Bar Certified Tax Specialist and a former Senior Trial Attorney for the Internal Revenue Service's Office of Chief Counsel. In addition to representing the IRS in the United States Tax Court, he advised the Service on complex civil and criminal tax issues.
Mr. Brager's attorney firm of 15 attorneys and support staff is based in West Los Angeles. He has been featured every year from 2008-2023 as a Super Lawyer in the field of Tax by Los...
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Kevin Glen Staker
Camarillo, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfTax and Estate Planning
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Kevin G. Staker, the principal attorney in the firm, received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Utah College of Law, and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation degree from New York University School of Law. Kevin is the founder of the Planned Giving Council of Ventura County. Kevin has three times been a member of the Board of the Ventura County Bar Association, and was the chair of its annual dinner committee 14 of 15 years. Kevin Staker is a member of the Board, and was President for 2016 and the latter part of 2022, of Ventura...
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Mikhail Baklan
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVentura, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Tax
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. In undergraduate school, I became fascinated about taxes. This led me to graduating Chapman Law School with an emphasis in tax in 2013.
Initially, I worked in workers compensation but decided to eventually pursue my interests in tax law. I have been representing taxpayers for many years. My experience in workers compensation and helping injured workers obtain the benefits they deserve has given me a unique perspective of what it takes to help those that are disadvantaged. I continue to bring this perspective and sense of duty when representing taxpayers before the...
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Frank Huerta Jr
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFresno, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
"I love my work. I get to make a real difference to help people maintain their businesses and livelihoods. A file is more than just paper, it is my client's hard work and often a significant portion of their lives. I enjoy working with my clients to empower them to take control of their tax, estate planning and business issues." Frank Huerta Jr. Esq.
Frank Huerta Jr. has 19 years of experience as an attorney and law clerk working in government and tax law issues. He has a successful record of representing taxpayers before the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, Board Of...
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Eric Ridley
Port Hueneme, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(805) 244-5291
567 W. Channel Islands Blvd. Ste. 210
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfTax, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Honolulu School of Law and University of Honolulu School of Law
Oxnard estate planning attorney Eric Ridley loves helping families and small businesses in Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo and Santa Barbara counties protect their assets through estate planning, Family Asset Protection & Medi-Cal planning. I help seniors preserve their self-determination and their dignity, along with their assets.
Attorney Eric Ridley always gives free consultations, and answers his own phone.
Agressive and compassionate, Eric Ridley serves clients in Ventura, Santa Clarita, Port Hueneme and all points in between.
https://www.ridleylawoffices.com
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Raymond Jake Bulaon
Valencia, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax and Bankruptcy
Kensington Univ COL
Pasadena bankruptcy attorney Ray Bulaon is founder of the Ray Bulaon Law Offices, Inc., a firm providing residents of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties with legal services on the matter of bankruptcy. Mr. Bulaon has practiced law for 17 years and he has helped more than 5,000 individuals and small businesses navigate through the bankruptcy process. He has an 8.2 Excellent rating on Avvo.com. Mr. Bulaon is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum, and the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association. Contact his firm today to request a...
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Daniel Schwartz
Calabasas, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
University of Southern California
Daniel Schwartz has a background in both tax law and tax accounting and incorporates elements of both into a hybrid tax practice that is focused on income, gift, and estate tax planning, which includes business and estate planning, as well as income, gift, and estate tax return preparation. Planning and Preparation are two sides of the same coin and being able to do both allows Daniel Schwartz to provide continuity and efficiency on any project, save as much tax money as possible, and protect his clients from penalties and audit. Daniel Schwartz graduated from the University...
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Homer Gordon Sheffield Jr
Santa Barbara, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 57 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
Duke Univ School of Law
Mr. Sheffield is one of the top estate planning, tax, and trusts and estates attorneys on the Central Coast. His practice focuses on advising individuals and families regarding tax, estate planning, probate, trust and business succession matters, and advising corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies regarding business and tax matters.
Mr. Sheffield is a Certified Tax Specialist. He has been awarded a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV Preeminent, signifying the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability, for 28 consecutive years. He has also been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer.
Mr. Sheffield is a past Chairman of the...
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Rajesh Wadhwani
Lancaster, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Raj Wadhwani is a Southern California bankruptcy lawyer and a founding shareholder at the firm Wadhwani & Shanfeld. Attorney Wadhwani has more than 17 years of experience practicing as an attorney. He has a Bankruptcy Board Certification from the American Board of Certification, and he is also a licensed real estate broker. Mr. Wadhwani received his J.D. from the Southwestern University School of Law. Get in touch with his firm for a no-cost case evaluation.
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John Mark Andersen
Ventura, CA Tax Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Tax, Estate Planning and Probate
Hastings College of the Law
A recognized leader in the field, John Andersen is a partner at Ferguson Case Orr Paterson. A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the California State Bar since 2008, John is also an Executive Committee Board Member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California State Bar that advises the California legislature on laws effecting estate planning and a “Top Lawyer” Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate.
John guides couples, families, individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and public figures of all means, in all aspects of estate planning, trusts and probate and creates a custom plan...
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R. Grace Rodriguez
Chatsworth, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
My primary focus is to help the average homeowner save their house, get a fresh start on their finances, educate them on how to meaningfully budget and save money, and then help direct future investments for their future financial needs. No one sat down and explained any of this to me. I had to go out and find the information. Now I want to share it with you. Bankruptcy is not the end of the world. We will work with you to come up with a affordable legal strategy that is within your budget. ...
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Ali Reza Nader
Woodland Hills, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of West Los Angeles Law School
Ali R. Nader is a partner attorney at Cal West Law and dedicates his practice to helping individuals and families overcome financial difficulties. Ali initially studied to become an electrical engineer before pivoting to become a lawyer. He experienced and overcame tremendous financial challenges early in life and realized he wanted to spend his life helping others combat debt and its consequences. Ali is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California and is admitted to the California Supreme Court. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, California State Bar Association, and the...
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David Robert Duringer
Morro Bay, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax and Estate Planning
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and UC Hastings Law
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Dave L. Neville
Ojai, CA Tax Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Tax, Business and Real Estate
University of San Diego School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Philip Panitz
Westlake Village, CA Tax Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Tax and Business
Loyola Marymount University
Attorney Philip G. Panitz is a national tax litigator who has successfully fought the IRS on behalf of real estate investors and other clients. He has handled over 250 tax matters before the U.S. Tax Court. In 1995 he successfully challenged the IRS in the matter "Williams v. U.S." before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Panitz holds an LL.M. in Tax from NYU, and conducts his tax litigation practice nationwide. He is a Certified Tax Specialist in accordance with the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, with 30 years of legal experience in tax litigation and tax planning.
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C. Valerie Ibe
Canoga Park, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(818) 900-5298
7220 Owensmouth Avenue,
Suite 220
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Tax, Bankruptcy, Employment and Family
Rivers State University
The Law Offices of C. Valerie Ibe, has licenses to practice in the States of California, Maryland and New York and is equipped to help residents of these states to face the
complexities of civil litigation whether in the state courts or in federal courts.
The lead attorney, in addition to legal qualifications has also an MBA in Business Administration and a CPA
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Shannon Bio
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Tax Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Tax, Estate Planning and Probate
Santa Barbara College of Law
Shannon M. Bio is a Central Coast native – born in San Luis Obispo, raised in the Five Cities and an Arroyo Grande High School alumna. Shannon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and thereafter received a paralegal degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Shannon obtained her law degree from the Santa Barbara College of Law, graduating in the top 5% of her class. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2011.
Prior to attending law school, Shannon began her legal career as a law...
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Joseph Francis Look
Solvang, CA Tax Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Northwestern Univ School of Law
JD, Northwestern Univ School of Law (1978)
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Jeffrey Brian Pape
Clovis, CA Tax Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Univ of Iowa COL and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Jeffrey B. Pape is AV® PreeminentTMPeer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® . He is a certified specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in Taxation Law.
Born in Sioux City, IA, Jeff has practiced law for 35 years. He has extensive legal experience in civil litigation, trust litigation and probate litigation, in addition to business transactions and estate planning. He has also successfully handled a wide range of business litigation matters, which has enhanced his ability to counsel his business clients.
Jeff was named as a Super Lawyer in 2005 and 2009. He has a well-deserved reputation for professionalism...
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Mina N. Sirkin
Woodland Hills, CA Tax Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Tax, Elder and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University School of Law and Whittier Law School
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Howard Rosenblatt
Woodland Hills, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
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Boston University School of Law and Gonzaga University
Howard Rosenblatt handles civil and criminal tax controversy administrative practice and litigation, including audit defense and collection matters. He represents business entities and individuals before state and federal taxing authorities, including the IRS, Department of Justice, United State's Attorney's Office, California State Board of Equalization, California Franchise Board, California Employment Development Department and California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. Previously, he worked at the office of District Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service as a Senior Tax Attorney for over ten years.
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Jeffrey Thomas Gillingham
Thousand Oaks, CA Tax Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfTax, Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Pepperdine University School of Law
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George Joseph Tomlinson Jr
Santa Barbara, CA Tax Law Attorney with 62 years of experience
Tax, Estate Planning, International and Probate
Northwestern Univ School of Law
Mr. Tomlinson's experience in tax planning, tax audits and appeals and international business transactions is unmatched on California’s Central Coast. Mr. Tomlinson's practice also focuses on estate planning, trust and estate administrations, business formations and mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Tomlinson received J.D. degree from Northwestern University. He began his law career as an attorney with the IRS Chief Counsel's Office. He rose to senior trial attorney with the IRS and served for a period as acting IRS Assistant Regional Counsel.
After leaving the IRS, Mr. Tomlinson served as in house counsel for several Fortune 500 corporations over a span of 18 years,...
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Christian Andrew Montgomery
Fresno, CA Tax Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Administrative, Appeals and Business
Western State Univ COL
At Montgomery & Wetenkamp, we understand the sleepless nights and stress that flows from dealing with tax and legal matters. While working directly with Montgomery & Wetenkamp, we will lead you on a course to a resolution of your tax and legal issues. We offer affordable legal representation with a focus on IRS tax relief nationwide. Pure tax attorney representation! No middlemen. Attorneys Montgomery & Wetenkamp will personally handle every aspect of your tax relief case. Speak with a tax relief attorney today by calling (800) 454-7043 for your free consultation.
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David Esquibias
Westlake Village, CA Tax Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Tax and Estate Planning
Vermont Law School
David A. Esquibias is a lawyer who also has a post graduate Master of Laws in Taxation degree. Mr. Esquibias is one of few attorneys certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. Mr. Esquibias has nearly 30 years of experience as a successful trust and estate trial litigator. Mr. Esquibias specializes in attacking or defending complex trust and estate administrations and accountings. Mr. Esquibias represents high net worth families, their trustees and executors.
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Rod B. Tuazon
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Ventura, CA Tax Law Attorney
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The Colleges of Law
Seasoned Professional and Entrepreneur with over 30 years of combined experience in Law; Real Estate, Leasing, Finance, Mortgage, and Property Management; Property/Casualty/Health/Life/Disability Insurance; Premium Audit; Worker's Compensation Underwriting and Risk Management; General Management; Financial Planning/Analysis; and Taxation.
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Joshua Steven Alipaz
Visalia, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Brent Edward Vallens
Chatsworth, CA Tax Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Southwestern Univ School of Law
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Barry Michael Greenberg
Calabasas, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Mr. Greenberg is a licensed attorney (California) and a Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
