Lucas Frei Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Phoenix

By way of introduction, my name is Lucas P. Frei and I am a tax and estate planning attorney licensed in Arizona and Colorado. I was born and raised in Gilbert and am a lover of all things Arizona.. I graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2014. I then had the opportunity to attend the University of Denver and received an advanced degree in the laws of taxation (LL.M.). This intensive program required that I take one extra year of law classes, all in taxation. During this time, I was fortunate enough to work at several small law firms in the Denver area. Upon graduating from the University of Denver, I immediately began work at a large law firm in Colorado, eventually being promoted to lead tax attorney in charge of tax planning, estate planning, and tax litigation.. After many years serving the Denver area, I moved back to Arizona in 2021 and have now joined the Phillips Law Group. I chose this firm as we share the same values and approach to the practice of law. We treat clients with respect and pride ourselves on customer service. We believe in a straightforward, honest, and transparent approach to the practice of law. If I can’t help you or if you would be better served by hiring a different attorney, you will hear it from me first. Your trust is of the utmost importance to me.. I utilize my customer service background from my days as a business owner and restaurant manager, coupled with my legal experience stemming from having worked hundreds of cases, to ensure that my clients receive the best possible legal service. It is for these reasons that I was chosen as an Arizona Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2022, a peer given distinction provided to less than 2.5% of attorneys.. While the majority of my legal experience is in tax planning, estate planning, and tax litigation, I have also been involved in business, criminal, immigration, personal injury, and family law matters.. I welcome you to contact me and to schedule a free consultation to investigate your legal matter. I look forward to meeting you and to serving your legal needs.. Sincerely,. Lucas P. Frei, J.D., LL.M.,Attorney at Law. Experience. Tax planning for individuals, businesses, and non-profits including choice of entity, operating agreements, buy / sell agreements, and deduction capture.. Tax return preparation for businesses, individuals, and trusts.. Tax controversy work for individuals, businesses, and non-profits, including tax litigation, audit defense, tax resolution, offers in compromise, payroll tax defense, and criminal tax defense.. State level representation for employee misclassification, tax controversy, property tax, sales tax, and other ad volorem taxation.. Estate planning using wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and all related documents.. Medicaid planning utilizing annuities, trusts, and powers of attorney.. Education. University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, LL.M., Taxation (2016). Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, J.D. (2014). Northern Arizona University, B.S., Interdisciplinary StudieStudies / Humanities (2012)