About

I began my tax career as an intern for the Urban Institute in Washington DC with a group advising Congress about the economic effect of the real estate incentives in the Tax Reform Act of 1976.  While in law school, I also interned for the Department of Justice, Tax Division, Civil Litigation section.After gradution, I worked for the Internal Revenue Service in the National Office, resolving issues sent in from field audits for which there was no published precedent and drafting private letter rulings.  I received a commendation for my work there.My next jobs were with Fortune 50 (not Fortune 500) companies, resolving federal and state tax audits.  I joined a regional law firm thereafter, practicing in the same areas.Before opening my law practice, I worked for Ernst & Young in the tax section of their utility consulting group. This position involved extensive tax planning and representing clients in connection with tax matters.I opened my own practice in October of 1990.  I concentrate on all aspects of tax, including planning, audits, appeals, Tax Court and related litigation and estate planning.  After opening my practice, I expanded my representation into the bankruptcy arena because the recession was making it difficult for clients owing tax to pay.  I was a licensed certified public accountant for many years, but I did not continue my license because I was not certifying financial statements and did not want to pay the fees and meet the requirements for continuing to maintain the license.I also handle selected civil litigation, such as contract disputes and corporate matters.The primary reason a client would be interested in engaging my services is because we are a small firm which devotes personal attention to the client matters.  My largest active client has a net worth in excess of $200,000,000, and he has been a client since 1994.  He values my responsiveness and expertise, which is usually only found in large law firms. The reason that I afford a prospective client a complementary 30-minute interview before taking their case is to ensure that I can provide value to their situation.  I can advise them of a suggested course of action and we can develop a fee structure based on my recommendations and their needs.  

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Estate Planning

Business

Language

English

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