John Kent

I am an accomplished California Tax, Arbitration and Mediation attorney. Having spent over 20 years as an IRS Special Trial Attorney, I bring nearly 50 years of experience to every case.

I understand that tax problems can be devastating to your financial and mental well-being. I am dedicated to exceptional counsel focused on the best possible outcomes for your specific situation.

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

• Lawsuits/Disputes

• Zoom

California

Since 1971

9th Circuit

U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Federal District Court, Central Judicial District, California

Attorney

Brager Tax Law Group

2005 - Current

Sole Practitioner

Specializing in Social Security Appeals, Federal Tax Controversies, Arbitration and Mediation

2004 - 2005

Federal Administrative Law Judge

Social Security Administration

1994 - 2004

IRS Special Trial Attorney

Office of District Counsel, Los Angeles, California

1972 - 1994

University of San Diego

J.D.

1971

University of Kansas

B.A.

1964

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Current

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

Current

Association of Administrative Law Judges

Member

Current

Southern California Mediation Association

Member

Current

California Bar Association

Member

Current

State Bar of California  # 73879

Member

1977 - Current

Mediation Certification pursuant to the California Dispute Resolution Programs Act of 1986

Los Angeles County Bar Association/Dispute Resolution Services, Inc.

2004

Mediation for Administrative Law Judges

National Judicial College

2003

Advanced Trial Advocacy

National Institute of Trial Attorneys

1989