Matthew Earl Hoffman
Fresno, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
James Elish Shekoyan
Fresno, CA Tax Law Attorney with 57 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Danny Johnson Pittman
Fresno, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Tax and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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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
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
Cyril Leonard Lawrence
Merced, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
Golden Gate University School of Law
Michael Patrick Mears
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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
Forrest William Hansen
Merced, CA Tax Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
Santa Clara University School of Law
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
Leo Mark Hinds
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
California Pacific School of Law
Daniel Christopher Smart
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Tax, Business and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Eldon R Hugie
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Attorney
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Alice A Salvo
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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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Samuel Landis
Beverly Hills, CA Tax Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
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Southwestern Univ School of Law, Southwestern University School of Law and Boston University
Samuel possesses a Master’s Degree in Taxation (LL.M.) from Boston University. Since 1997, Samuel has been the founder and managing partner of the tax law firm Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C. (SCL). Under Samuel’s leadership, SCL has distinguished itself as one of the preeminent specialty tax law firms in the United States having successfully represented over 15,000 clients. Samuel has personally handled thousands of tax cases himself, many of which have been the largest and most complex cases in their respective industries including sports, entertainment and gaming. Because of the high profile nature of many of Samuel’s cases, they have...
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Joseph Abrams
Santa Ana, CA Tax Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
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Southwestern University School of Law
From his federal criminal defense and sentence mitigation law firm in Orange, California, attorney Joseph Abrams provides unmatched legal representation and results to clients in Orange County and throughout Southern California including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and El Centro who are under investigation for, charged with, or awaiting sentencing on any type of federal criminal offense.
With extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of federal criminal practice, including expert knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines and federal sentencing advocacy, Mr. Abrams achieves notable success in obtaining favorable results for his clients' serious and pressing legal challenges.
Prior to starting his...
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Victor J. Yoo
Studio City, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
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Southwestern University School of Law
Mr. Yoo's practice focuses on tax and bankruptcy litigation. He has represented clients in both criminal and civil cases against the California Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization and Employment Development Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He has handled matters including IRS and sales tax audits, tax fraud investigations, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and innocent spouse claims. Mr. Yoo also represents debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 & 13 bankruptcy proceedings, including tax bankruptcy cases.
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Joseph Wilson
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfYorba Linda, CA Tax Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Tax, Administrative, Appeals and White Collar Crime
University of San Diego and James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Mr. Wilson is a former Federal Prosecutor, IRS Attorney and FTB Attorney. Mr. Wilson is the managing partner at the Wilson Tax Law Group, which is a law firm serving the Newport Beach and Yorba Linda areas that specializes in civil audits and criminal tax matters, involving federal and state tax authorities. The firm represents taxpayers during civil audits, administrative appeals, all phases of collection, judicial proceedings in all trial and appellate courts. The firm handles a wide variety of matters including international compliance and offshore banking matters. The firm is headed by Mr. Wilson, whose impressive background includes...
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Kevin Glen Staker
Camarillo, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
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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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Hal David Bartholomew
Sacaramento, CA Tax Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
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Mr. Bartholomew, a native of Elk Grove, California, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of California, Davis, and his Juris Doctor from the same institution. Formerly a partner for 15 years with the law firm of Desmond, Miller, Desmond & Bartholomew, he co-founded the firm of Bartholomew & Wasznicky in 1989. He is a retired captain in the United States Army Reserve and is a licensed real estate broker. In addition to membership in the California Bar, he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tax...
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Pedram Ben-Cohen
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(310) 272-7600
1901 Avenue of the Stars
11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLos Angeles, CA Tax Law Lawyer
Tax
Georgetown University Law Center
Pedram Ben-Cohen is an Attorney-at-Law and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who specializes in civil and criminal tax controversy and litigation. Mr. Ben-Cohen is also a Certified Taxation Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Attorneys who are certified as tax specialists have taken and passed a bar exam in taxation, demonstrated at least 5 years of high level experience in tax, fulfilled ongoing education requirements, and been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.
Mr. Ben-Cohen represents clients in civil and criminal tax matters, including voluntary disclosures, offshore matters, audits,...
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Michael Wells
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVentura, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Tax
San Fernando Valley College of Law
Beginning in 1972, Michael commenced his career as an Attorney/Advisor for the Department of Treasury, Tax Legislative Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, whereby he served as a liaison with the House Ways & Means Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and the Joint Committee on Taxation for the United States Congress. After working for the IRS for many years, he decided to use that knowledge to help businesses and individuals with tax problems.
Throughout his professional journey, Michael has successfully represented over 1700 clients in various tax-related matters before the IRS, including tax audits, complex tax resolutions, Offers in Compromise, installment agreements, lien and...
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David Ostrove
Los Angeles, CA Tax Law Attorney with 64 years of experience
(323) 939-3400
c/o Southwestern School of Law
6157 Wooster Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Free ConsultationTax, Business, Estate Planning and Legal Malpractice
Southwestern University School of Law
I am a dedicated and skilled estate planning and tax law attorney with more than 40 years of experience. My firm delivers expert advice to clients in the Southern California area.
My areas of practice include estate planning, wills, probate, trusts, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and tax law.
Whatever your estate planning or tax issue is, I will work tirelessly and help you through every step of your case.
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Burton A. Mitchell
Los Angeles, CA Tax Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
(310) 203-8080
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
Taxation New York University School of Law and Georgetown University
I am dedicated to outstanding representation for Tax, Business, and Trusts & Estate Planning law matters. My jurisdictions include the State of California, U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Tax Court.
A Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, I have extensive experience and expertise providing legal advocacy for a wide range of issues. I am committed to helping clients accomplish their goals efficiently and effectively.
I have been recognized by numerous organizations, including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and Los Angeles times Magazine. Additionally, JMBM has been honored among the 2020 Best Law...
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Mitchell A. Port
Los Angeles, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfTax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Diego School of Law and Southwestern University School of Law
Mitchell A. Port is an attorney in Los Angeles who represents individuals, families, and businesses offering services in probate, trust administration, estate planning and IRS tax controversies.
In addition to administering a decedent's estate as well as identifying and distributing assets to beneficiaries, Mitch also offers services for other issues that may require the attention of a probate court, including the following:
Lost wills
Will contests
The removal of executors and trustees
Petitions for probate
Trust administration
Probate litigation
Other legal matters that must go through the California
probate court, including conservatorships
(a court proceeding for incapacitated and incompetent adults)
and guardianships (a court proceeding for...
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Jason Jay Galek
Folsom, CA Tax Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
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Golden Gate University School of Law and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Board-certified tax specialist with extensive experience guiding individuals and businesses through federal and California tax planning, employment tax matters, and international tax issues. I navigate complex tax disputes (audits, litigation, appeals) with expertise and focus on delivering proactive solutions meticulously tailored to achieve each client's optimal outcome. Contact me for a complimentary half-hour consultation to discuss your tax needs.
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Jack Stephens
San Diego, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Elder and Estate Planning
University of San Diego School of Law and Baylor Law School
Principal Owner
Jack E. Stephens J.D., LL.M. has been practicing law in San Diego since 1990, helping thousands of taxpayers reduce taxes and homeowners protect their property with Trust strategies. Jack Stephens has been designated as Top Lawyer by San Diego Magazine, Best of the Bar, and Avvo on a consistent basis. He has received annual awards including the AV Preeminent Attorney Rating by Martindell-Hubbell, representing the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. As an active contributor to continuing education in Estate Planning, Jack Stephens has authored and edited quarterly newsletters, pamphlets, and contributed articles to the...
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Christina Weed
Walnut Creek, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(925) 390-3222
1990 N California Blvd
Suite 1020
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Diego School of Law and Whittier Law School
Christina Weed understands the complex life demands and goals of her clients. Christina also understands that most of the time it is not possible to completely separate family life from business. Clients need an integrated plan that covers all of their family, business, tax, and estate planning concerns. Christina has dedicated the past thirteen years to the study and practice of law, taxation, business, accounting, and estate planning and uses this knowledge to consult with her clients in business, tax and estate planning matters. Christina is a licensed attorney with an LL.M. in Taxation from the...
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Shadi Halavi Shaolian
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVentura, CA Tax Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Shadi is a dedicated attorney with a passion for assisting clients. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, she has built a strong reputation as a reliable professional. Her comprehensive knowledge and experience enable her to handle virtually all tax-related issues, including tax resolution, penalty abatement, audits, and audit reconsiderations. She takes great pride in being a true advocate for the taxpayers she represents, striving to protect their rights and provide them with the best possible outcomes.
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Roger Royse
Menlo Park, CA Tax Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax and Business
New York University School of Law and University of North Dakota School of Law
Roger Royse, the founder of the Royse Law Firm, works with companies ranging from newly formed tech startups to publicly traded multinationals in a variety of industries, including technology, entertainment and new media, sports, real estate and agri-business. Roger regularly advises on complex tax structuring, high stakes business negotiations and large international financial transactions. Practicing business and tax law since 1984, Roger’s background includes work with prominent San Francisco Bay area law firms as well as Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCloy in New York City. Roger is active in leadership roles with several bar associations, including the following: ...
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Zaher Fallahi
Los Angeles, CA Tax Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Harvard Law School, Harvard Law School and Pacific Coast University School of Law
Zaher Fallahi, Attorney At Law, CPA, is a Tax Law Firm, licensed in California and Washington D.C. as Attorney and CPA. We practice as an Orange County Tax Attorney and Los Angeles Tax Attorney. We advise clients with undisclosed Foreign Accounts; the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP), Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Foreign Gifts, Tax Audit Representation, Federal Tax Liens/Levies, Employment Taxes, Innocent Spouse Relief, Non-Filed Tax Returns, Offer-In-Compromise, Estate Planning and Probate. Zaher Fallahi testifies before the court as an expert witness on tax...
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Gene Takagi
San Francisco, CA Tax Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Gene Takagi is the managing attorney of NEO Law Group, contributing publisher of the Nonprofit Law Blog, and a part-time lecturer at Columbia University. At NEO, Gene has represented over 800 nonprofit organizations on corporate, tax, and charitable trust law matters. Gene is a popular writer on nonprofit legal topics and has been published by The New York Times, The Nonprofit Quarterly, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Nonprofit Times, Taxation of Exempts, EO Tax Journal, and ALI-ABA. He is also a popular speaker who has presented at conferences for Independent Sector, BoardSource, NAAG/National Association of State Charity Officials, CalNonprofits, the...
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Alexander Kugelman
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Francisco, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Alexander Kugelman is an attorney concentrating on tax controversies, domestic and international tax compliance, and tax collection defense. Mr. Kugelman counsels and represents individuals, small businesses, and estates.
His experience includes four years of federal government court experience at the U.S. Tax Court and a U.S. District Court. That background blends substantive tax law knowledge with administrative and litigation experience. This unique combination differs from that of an accountant or a general practitioner attorney.
Kugelman Law was created as an alternative to overpriced law firms and disreputable tax resolution companies.
Alexander was motivated to start his firm while working at the U.S. Tax...
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Jin Kim
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSacramento, CA Tax Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Tax
Whittier Law School
Admissions: State Bar of California, 2008.
Education: Whittier College School of Law
Practice Areas: Tax, Family Law
I started my legal career in tax resolution and bankruptcy law. As a tax attorney, I helped clients secure tax resolution with the IRS, FTB, and various California tax agencies. As a bankruptcy attorney, I worked in two large Sacramento bankruptcy firms that filed over 40 cases per month.
Over the years I have shifted my practice to family law. Currently, my divorce practice ranks in the top 3 positions in Google for Sacramento divorce attorneys. As a result, I am currently managing...
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David D L Horton
San Bernardino, CA Tax Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationTax, Business, Elder and Probate
University of Northwestern California, School of Law
We’re proud that our law firm is local and we offer our exceptional legal services to SoCal, Riverside, San Bernardino and Palm Springs California. With Our sensitivity coupled with Our aggressive approach to Probate matters and Our wealth of knowledge when it comes to Estate Planning, Our extensive experience with ALL Legal Tax Issues and Our first hand knowledge and real world experience as Business owners has allowed us to call southern California home for many years.
Handling the legal issues that arise after the death of a friend or loved one can be very challenging. If a family member has...
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Scott A. Harshman
Irvine, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of San Diego School of Law and Whittier Law School
I am an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in Business, Estate Planning, Tax, Probate, Immigration Planning, Charitable Planning, and Entities Law matters. Based in California, I represent multi-national individuals and businesses across the world.
A Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, I provide experienced, knowledgeable and skilled counsel. I am dedicated to personalized service and exceptional advocacy, focused on meeting my clients' legal needs.
Visit my website for more information, or call to set up a consultation and see how I can help you.
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Jeffrey Paul Geida
Los Angeles, CA Tax Law Lawyer
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
New York University School of Law and Pepperdine University School of Law
Jeffrey Geida is an accomplished California attorney. He represents clients with legal matters such as Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Business Succession Planning. Additionally, he has experience in Estate and Trust Administration for beneficiaries and fiduciaries. Jeff is dedicated to providing an interactive approach and creative solutions to assist you in achieving the best possible outcomes.
Jeff received his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law. The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization has recognized him as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law....
