Belvedere Tax Lawyers

I am Zaher Fallahi, an attorney and CPA licensed in California and Washington D.C. I operate a Tax Law Firm and serve as a Tax Attorney in both Orange County and Los Angeles. My practice areas include advising clients on 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. I often testify before the court as a witness on tax matters....

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...

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.

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...

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.

As an attorney, Mr. Lum has over fifty years of experience, specializing in all aspects of immigration applications and immigration litigation. His immigration application practice includes consultation and representation on applications for Immigrant Investor Visas (EB-5), PERM, Nonimmigrant Business Visas (E-2, L-1, H-1, B-1/B-2), and all forms of family based visa applications. Mr. Lum’s immigration litigation practice includes representation for Asylum, TPS, VAWA, and Cancellation of Removal.

Mr. Lum also provides personal representation to individuals, partnerships, and corporations regarding all business and corporate matters, trust, wills, and estates, and business litigation and real estate litigation matters.

Sumeet Sondhi is counsel to The Blanch Law Firm. Mr. Sondhi has worked in conjunction with Ryan Blanch on a myriad of matters, ranging from government investigations to white collar and antitrust crimes, his specialties being real estate fraud and complex mortgage fraud matters.

Mr. Sondhi’s extensive knowledge and experience have resulted in a number of favorable outcomes for the firm’s clients. He has represented clients and companies charged with an array of white collar crimes, including:

*Price Fixing: Represented a billion dollar air cargo company in a DOJ industry-wide criminal antitrust investigation regarding alleged price fixing

*Tax Evasion: Represented a Partner in...

Mrs. Terzian is the founder and partner of Terzian Law Group, APC. Mrs. Terzian represents a variety of clients ranging from individuals, trustees to small businesses. Mrs. Terzian’s experience includes prominent restructurings in chapter 11 cases, business litigation, representation of creditors committees, debtors and institutional clients. Mrs. Terzian is recognized as Top Attorney 2015 from Pasadena Magazine.

Mrs. Terzian was a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Robert W. Alberts, United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California. Mrs. Terzian later served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert N. Kwan, United States Bankruptcy Court, Central...

Sergio A. Rodriguez was drafted in 1998 by one of the “big five” consulting and accounting firms. He provided advice and representation for multinational corporate clients in the areas of taxation and commercial law. Mr. Rodriguez came to California in 1999 to further his education in the area of business law and obtained a Master in Business Administration in year 2000.

Mr. Rodriguez was a partner at Russakow Ryan & Johnson for 3 years, and is now the owner and Managing Attorney of SRG Law Group. During his carrier Mr. Rodriguez has acquired significant experience in many different fields...

Cathyana Jean-Baptiste is a partner at The Law Offices of CJ Baptiste, where she leads the private wealth practice with a dedication to building legacies. Her services for individuals include securing future generations by drafting wills, revocable trusts, power of attorneys, and advance health care directives, as well as maximizing benefits for loved ones by scrutinizing state and federal tax concerns. She also handles IRS and state tax collection matters, which include penalty reductions and settlement negotiations. In addition, Cathyana has expertise in forming business entities such as Close Wyoming LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Cathyana assists businesses with tax planning...

Sona A. Tatiyants, Esq., LL.M., is the founding principal of Tatiyants Law, P.C. She specializes in estate planning, business transactions, trust administration and probate.

Cyndie M. Chang is the Managing Partner of the firm's Los Angeles office and a member of the firm's governing Partners Board. Ms. Chang manages risks and resolves business challenges. She advises and partners with clients to defend them in commercial disputes, enforce their rights, mitigate exposure, and litigate their commercial disputes. She has often handled corporate litigation involving mergers & acquisitions, asset or stock sales, fraud, securities, purchase and sale agreements, business or partner break-ups. She also has handle many other complex or class action disputes involving contracts, trademarks, licensing, products liability, product safety and recall, construction defect, trade...

Mr. Disparte has extensive experience in the field of tax controversy. His practice centers on representing individuals and businesses before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Employment Development Department (EDD), and State Board of Equalization (SBOE). Mr. Disparte also represents taxpayers in criminal proceedings before state and federal courts. Mr. Disparte is an adjunct professor of tax procedure and controversy at UCSD. Prior to establishing Disparte Tax Law, Mr. Disparte was an tax attorney with a prominent law firm in San Diego where he practiced in the fields of taxation controversy, business law, and civil litigation....

In the Founders own words: ”I was a small business owner prior to being an attorney, and understand that when you have already been stiffed out of money, and already paid your lawyers to get a judgment, you should not have pay yet more lawyers just to collect. All too often, the amount of justice one gets is a function of the amount of money one puts out to get it.” Recent Wins – Case Studies Judgment for fraud – $377,000 Judgment against Used Car Dealer – $32,000 Judgment against employer for unpaid wages – $60,000...

Luis Dena Osollo is an American Lawyer & a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales. Similar to legal relationships between parties and property in different states, private international law is intended to govern the relationships of private parties and property between national jurisdictions. Mr. Osollo's practice is limited to international tax planning law, international business transactions, and procedural law in international disputes. As a Solicitor of England and Wales Mr. Osollo is eligible to practice law in various Commonwealth realms, including certain European nations and principalities post-BREXIT, as well as specific member nations of ASEAN and...

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...

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.

I am Mitchell A. Port, an attorney based in Los Angeles, and I represent individuals, families, and businesses in various legal areas including probate, trust administration, estate planning, and IRS tax controversies. My work primarily involves administering a decedent's estate, identifying, and distributing assets to beneficiaries, and handling other issues that may require probate court intervention. These issues include lost wills, will contests, the removal of executors and trustees, petitions for probate, trust administration, probate litigation, and other legal matters that must go through the California probate court, such as conservatorships and guardianships. Additionally, I handle post-mortem tax planning and have successfully...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

Jonathan Forster has been an Attorney at Weinstock Manion since 2002. He creates and carries out strategies for multi-generational estate planning, business transactions such as pre-liquidity event planning for sales of closely-held businesses and real estate, and business succession planning. Jonathan works with corporate attorneys, investment bankers and financial planners to pursue the best possible outcomes. He is dedicated to minimizing estate taxes while achieving clients' personal, charitable and business goals.

Jonathan teaches Estate Planning at UCLA Extension. Additional speaking engagements include topics such as "Tax Planning: Passing Your Real Property Without it Being Reassessed," "Pre-Liquidity Event Estate Planning and...

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...

Michael Feispor works closely with our clients to develop comprehensive estate and wealth transfer plans that address our clients' unique family dynamics and financial circumstances. With an LL.M. in Taxation, Michael is particularly adept at advising clients on real property, individual, corporate and partnership tax issues. Clients appreciate Michael's patience, responsiveness and his ability to break down technical issues into everyday language.

Michael began his career as a tax attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and joined Weinstock Manion to focus on estate and wealth transfer planning. His advanced knowledge and understanding of business transactions and tax matters...

I am a skilled California Business and Tax attorney. I represent clients with complex domestic and international law matters.

With over 20 years of experience, I am knowledgeable in a vast array of legal planning, transactions and disputes. I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and representation to businesses and nonprofit groups.

Outside of the office, I am committed to community involvement, serving in government, civic, and charitable organizations. In 2017, I was honored as Hermosa Beach's Man of the Year, for "generous contributions of time and resources".

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...

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.

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