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Leading Tax Group
  • Tax Law
  • District of Columbia
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Mikhail Baklan
Mikhail Baklan May 10, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I am lucky to work with Mr. Michael Wells every day. He is a pleasure to work with, is always open to guiding and advising, caring, and a great person overall. I also see how he speaks and works the clients' cases including the time and care that he gives to each client. He is the type of attorney that I will feel great recommending to my friends and family.
Client Reviews
Robal Olarte May 16, 2023
Outstanding knowledge and service! If you have any issues with the IRS or California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), I highly recommend engaging Michael Wells as your attorney. Mr. Wells was the lead attorney for our case. He and his team were 100% there for us throughout the 18-month process. Communication throughout was outstanding. Michael and his team took the IRS to task and my tax liability went from hundreds of thousands to zero dollars. I had several one-on-one telephone interviews and many email conversations with Mr. Wells. I found him to be friendly, knowledgeable, and able to distill the esoterica of the IRS into terms that a layman can understand. Kudos to Michael Wells.
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Biography

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 levy removal, Innocent Spouse claims, and US Tax Court litigation. He has also extended his expertise in representing clients before the CA Franchise Tax Board and numerous State taxing agencies across the United States, including the CDTFA and EDD.

Practice Area
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
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
ID Number: 361120
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Tax Attorney
Leading Tax Group
Current
General Counsel
International Tax Resolution Firm
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General Counsel
Haytak Fze
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Partner
Rogers & Wells
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Managing Partner
Wells & Associates
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Tax Associate
Forry, Golbert, Singer & Gelles
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Tax Associate
Lillick, McHose, Wheat, Adams & Charles
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Attorney
Department of Treasury, Tax Legislative Counsel
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Education
San Diego State University
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San Fernando Valley College of Law
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Awards
Best Tax Attorneys in Los Angeles
Expertise.com
Professional Associations
DC Bar  # 361120
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
California Limited Liability Companies and California Limited Liability Partnerships
Beverly Hills Bar Assocciation
Internal Revenue Audit Techniques
IRS Collection Procedure
Certifications
Qualified and has testified as an Expert Witness in Tax Matters
Los Angeles Superior Court, US District Court CA & NY
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Leading Tax Group
Los Angeles Office
5901 W. Century Blvd
Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Telephone: (424) 313-5561
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
Sherman Oaks Office
15233 Ventura Blvd
Suite 1301
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Telephone: (818) 960-6861
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
Encino Office
16133 Ventura Blvd
#700
Encino, CA 91436
Telephone: (818) 960-6860
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
Santa Monica Office
100 Wilshire Blvd
#700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telephone: (424) 313-5560
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
Pasadena Office
225 S Lake Ave
3rd Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
Telephone: (626) 684-4466
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
San Diego Office
11622 El Camino Real
1st Floor
San Diego, CA 92130
Telephone: (619) 762-1941
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
San Diego-Mission Valley Office
7676 Hazard Center Dr
Ste 500, Procopio Tower B Street
Mission Valley, CA 92108
Telephone: (619) 760-2962
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
Beverly Hills Office
9440 Santa Monica Boulevard
Suite 301
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Telephone: (424) 313-5562
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
Marina Del Ray Office
475 Washington Blvd
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Telephone: (424) 313-5563
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
Century City Office
1801 Century Park East
24th & 25th Floors
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Telephone: (213) 212-4199
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
Westlake Village Office
2625 Townsgate Rd
#330
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Telephone: (805) 342-0080
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Leading Tax Group
Ventura Office
1500 Palma Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
Telephone: (805) 342-0081
Monday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)