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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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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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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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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
Michael Patrick Mears
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Tax
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Daniel Christopher Smart
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Tax, Business and Real Estate
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
Carlos Emiliano Needham
Valencia, CA Tax Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Tax, Antitrust, Appeals and Bankruptcy
Harvard Law School
Whitney Blair Pilch
Santa Clarita, CA Tax Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Tax
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Stephen Lysle Snow
Santa Clarita, CA Tax Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Tax and Estate Planning
BYU Law School
Eldon R Hugie
Bakersfield, CA Tax Law Attorney
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Joel R Wilde
Canyon Cntry, CA Tax Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
28827 Bougainvilla Way
Canyon Cntry, CA 91387
Tax
Thomas Jefferson 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
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
Jay Joseph Pordan
Palmdale, CA Tax Law Lawyer
40128 Denham Dr
Palmdale, CA 93551
Tax and Real Estate
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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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Mitchell A. Port
Los Angeles, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
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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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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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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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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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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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Mikhail Baklan
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEncino, 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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Michael Wells
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEncino, 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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Vanja Habekovic
Beverly Hills, CA Tax Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
Stanford University
My practice encompasses a wide variety of tax matters for businesses and individuals including partnership, corporate and individual taxation issues, international tax planning, entity formation, and mergers and acquisitions. I have represented clients in the real estate, entertainment, and healthcare industries. I structure transactions to optimize tax results, including tax-deferred Section 1031 real property exchanges. I draft and negotiate partnership and limited liability company operating agreements, and other contracts relating to the formation, sale, merger, acquisition, and liquidation of companies. I also handle executive compensation matters, including non-qualified deferred compensation plan and stock...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Howard S. Borenstein
Upland, CA Tax Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Estate Planning and Probate
Southwestern Law School
For 35 years, Howard Borenstein has provided trusted legal counsel for clients with Estate Planning, Probate and Tax Law needs. He is dedicated to resolving legal matters for individuals and businesses throughout Southern California.
Demonstrating his knowledge and skill, Howard has been Certified as a Taxation Law Specialist by The State Bar of California. He is committed to finding solutions for legal issues in an efficient and effective manner.
Outside of work, Howard is an active participant in the local community. In addition to working with the San Antonio Community Hospital and Harold W. Harris Foundation Trust, he is involved with the...
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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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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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William Martin Burbank
Fullerton, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Tax, Elder and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Marty Burbank is the expert in Elder Law, Veteran's Benefits and Asset Protection for Medical and Dental Practices. Our team is located in Fullerton, the heart of North Orange County. This proximity allows us to reach a broad spectrum of clients. Marty Burbank provides the same planning and legal power of the larger firms, yet in a personalized setting. We utilize the latest in technology to create and store documents for all our clients. Every client receives services that are customized to their specific needs. We never use templates. Since 2002 Marty Burbank has focused his practice...
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Timothy Lappen
Los Angeles, CA Tax Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
(310) 201-3536
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of California - Los Angeles
With four decades of legal experience, I provide counsel for Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Tax, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports, and Hospitality Law matters. Based in Southern California, I represent clients as outside general counsel throughout the world. I am dedicated to delivering legal expertise and experience focused on the best possible outcomes.
Highly accomplished and respected by peers, I have been honored as the 2018 Southern California Lawyer of the Year for Closely-Held Companies & Family Businesses Law, and the 2019 Southern California Lawyer of the Year for Trusts and Estates.
Outside of work, I am committed to giving...
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Shadi Halavi Shaolian
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEncino, 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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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....
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Gary Borofsky
Los Angeles, CA Tax Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
University of California - Los Angeles
With four decades of experience, I am dedicated to Estate Planning, Tax, and Business Law representation, with an emphasis on wealth transfer and business succession planning. I offer clients throughout the Los Angeles area, custom plans to address their personal and business needs.
In addition to extensive experience, I am a Certified Specialist in Taxation, and have degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. With knowledgeable and skilled advocacy, I address the unique concerns and objectives of my clients. I am committed to comprehensive representation leading to the best possible outcomes.
Visit my website for more information, and contact me to see how...
