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Mr. Mazgani practices in the firm’s Environmental Law Department. In that capacity, Mr. Mazgani has been involved in numerous civil, criminal and regulatory environmental matters involving soil and groundwater contamination, toxic torts, CERCLA, and a wide array of State and Federal regulatory schemes. Mr. Mazgani regularly appears in both federal and state courts and works closely with representatives of a number of environmental regulatory agencies, including the Regional Water Quality Control Boards and the Department of Toxic Substances Control, on behalf of the firm’s clients.. Mr. Mazgani’s experience with CERCLA litigation and its California counterpart, the Hazardous Substances Account Act (HSAA), includes representing numerous corporate clients in multi-party CERCLA cost recovery and contribution actions, overseeing and directing investigations to identify Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs), working closely with litigation consultants to develop fate and transport models, advising both private corporations and public entities with respect to National Contingency Plan (NCP) compliance, advising hazardous waste generators with respect to “arranger” liability, advising clients with respect to de minimis CERCLA settlements and assisting clients in responding to requests for information from U.S. EPA.. Mr. Mazgani’s expertise also extends to the defense of complex toxic tort litigation matters. Mr. Mazgani has successfully defended both private corporations and public entities against lawsuits alleging exposures to hazardous materials present in indoor air by reason of vapor intrusion and the ingestion of contaminated drinking water. Mr. Mazgani’s representations include the successful defense of governmental entities in a high profile toxic tort matter brought by over 1,000 former residents of a publicly owned low-income housing complex in which our firm obtained a complete dismissal on behalf of the governmental entities following extensive expert discovery, depositions and successful motions to exclude the testimony of plaintiffs’ experts.. Mr. Mazgani’s environmental expertise also extends to non-litigation environmental matters. Mr. Mazgani routinely advises the firm’s clients with respect to environmental due diligence, environmental reporting and disclosure obligations, permit transfers, warranties and representations in transactions involving the purchases and sales of businesses, transfers of real property, commercial leases and indemnity agreements.. Mr. Mazgani’s environmental expertise also extends to advising clients in relation to Brownfield developments, responding to cleanup and abatement orders, obtaining no further action letters, complying with notice and disclosure requirements, prosecuting insurance claims involving environmental liabilities and the appointment of Cumis counsel, advising clients with respect to Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and prosecuting claims involving the UST Cleanup Fund.. Mr. Mazgani’s experience also extends to criminal prosecutions under environmental laws, including defending transporters being prosecuted for violations of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, defending property and business owners being prosecuted for the illegal storage and disposal of hazardous wastes, defending individual corporate officers alleged to have personal liability for environmental crimes and advising corporate clients in relation to grand jury subpoenas and investigations that may result in criminal liability.. In addition to his environmental litigation experience, as a member of the firm’s Litigation Group, Mr. Mazgani has also participated in a variety of business litigation matters involving breaches of contract, trade secrets, unfair competition, defamation, partnership disputes, commercial leases, construction defects, wrongful termination and class action defense.

Mr. Lussier is a Partner at Veatch Carlson, LLP, where he is also the Director of the Firm's Intellectual Property Department. A civil litigator with deep experience across all categories of business disputes, his practice primarily focuses on intellectual property litigation, including trademark and copyright infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, misappropriation of trade secrets, and commercial disparagement. Mr. Lussier also has represented Fortune 500 companies in many types of complex litigation, including employment, antitrust, product liability, environmental, and contractual disputes. In addition to representing clients in trial courts, Mr. Lussier is an experienced appellate lawyer, having obtained victories for clients in the California Court of Appeal and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. In addition to being involved in community activities, Mr. Lussier serves as a Trustee of the Pasadena Methodist Foundation.

Mr. Lee is a partner in the Los Angeles firm of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.. Mr. Lee received a B.A. Degree in English Literature from UCLA in 1979, graduating magna cum laude.  He is a 1982 graduate of Boalt Hall School of Law, where he was Order of the Coif and Managing Editor of the Ecology Law Quarterly.  Mr. Lee served as a law clerk to the Honorable Roger Robb of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit during the 1982-83 term.. Mr. Lee joined Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP in August 1983 and has been a partner since 1988.  He has had substantial experience in civil and white collar criminal matters, focusing on complex commercial litigation matters and corporate internal investigations.. Mr. Lee has litigated a wide variety of complex litigation matters, including consumer class actions, False Claims Act litigation, and large commercial contract disputes.  Representative litigation matters that Mr. Lee has handled include:. •           Representing the General Electric Company in antitrust, RICO, and unfair competition lawsuits in California state and federal court. •           Representing GE Aircraft Engines in three related wrongful death actions arising from the November, 2004 crash of a China Eastern airplane in the People’s Republic of China. •           Defending Verizon and Verizon Wireless in California and New Jersey class action lawsuits alleging overcharges for telephone services and other billing irregularities. •           Defending Northrop Grumman, and other U.S. defense contractors in False Claims Act litigation and investigations by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. •           Representing world’s largest bicycle components manufacturer (Shimano, Inc.) in federal court litigation against an alleged infringer of U.S. patents. Mr. Lee has substantial experience in conducting internal investigations regarding possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other laws.  Mr. Lee has conducted internal investigations into alleged FCPA and similar violations in Latin America (Mexico, Colombia and Brazil), Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, the Philippines, and China), Europe (England, Russia, Germany, and Spain), and the Middle East (Israel and the United Arab Emirates).  Mr. Lee has conducted investigations into other alleged violations of U.S. laws, including allegations of title reinsurance kickbacks, backdating of stock options, misuse of funds held by a California charitable trust, and alleged accounting irregularities at a large private university.  In connection with these investigations, Mr. Lee has represented companies in voluntary disclosures to, and negotiations with, the United States Department of Justice, the Securities & Exchange Commission, the California Attorney General, and the California Commissioner of Insurance.. Mr. Lee has counseled major U.S. companies on internal corporate controls and compliance issues and has drafted FCPA compliance programs for U.S. companies.  Mr. Lee has assisted GE and The Boeing Company in drafting procedures for conducting internal investigations.. Mr. Lee has argued cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the California Court of Appeal, and the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.  Mr. Lee has tried cases in Los Angeles Superior Court and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Mr. Holmes' practice focuses on complex civil litigation, securities enforcement defense, and other regulatory defense. He represents clients in a broad range of fraud-based matters, including SEC and CFTC investigations, grand jury investigations and criminal and civil litigation involving allegations of financial fraud and related allegations of malfeasance. He also represents clients in proceedings before FINRA, the Department of Insurance, Department of Real Estate, and Board of Accountancy.. Mr. Holmes, an accomplished trial lawyer, recently completed a federal trial regarding securities law claims (defeating all claims of fraud against his client), obtained an approximately $1 million decision in favor of his plaintiff client in a breach of fiduciary duty case tried in state court, obtained an over $1 million award for his client following a securities arbitration, obtained a state court trial verdict for another client (the plaintiff in a breach of contract and fraud case), and obtained a nonsuit for his client in a jury trial following the close of the plaintiffs' case - and these are only a few of his many favorable trial results. Mr. Holmes has also represented clients in appellate matters (most recently affirming a state-court post-trial result he'd earlier obtained for his client), as well as before the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeal (in securities-related matters), and the Delaware Supreme Court (finding in favor of Mr. Holmes' client). While at the SEC, Mr. Holmes led SEC investigations and injunctive/administrative actions, and since entering private practice, has defended - at the investigative and litigation stages - numerous such actions.. Prior to founding what became Holmes, Athey, Cowan & Mermelstein LLP, Mr. Holmes was a shareholder in a Los Angeles-based white collar criminal and civil litigation firm, and was Of Counsel to two national law firms. He also served as a Staff Attorney in the Enforcement Division of the United States Securities & Exchange Commission, and as Corporations Counsel in the Enforcement Division of the California Department of Corporations (now known as the "Department of Financial Protection and Innovation", or DFPI). While at the California Department of Corporations, Mr. Holmes was a founding member of the Internet Compliance and Enforcement ("ICE") unit, and while at the SEC, Mr. Holmes was a member of the Internet Enforcement Branch.

Mr. Herrera was born in Los Angeles and raised in Koreatown, just west of Downtown. Mr. Herrera attended and graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in History. Thereafter, he attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2012 with a Juris Doctorate degree.. While at Thomas Jefferson, Mr. Herrera interned at the San Diego Alternate Public Defender’s Office, where he was involved in all aspects of juvenile criminal matters. As an intern, he argued several motions as a certified legal intern under the supervision of an attorney and counseled clients in English and Spanish.. In addition, Mr. Herrera clerked for Justice Terry O’Rourke of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division One. He reviewed and researched law briefs and helped develop research and writing strategies for draft opinions. He assisted in drafting two opinions for the Court.. Upon graduation, Mr. Herrera worked at the Law Offices of William R. Burgener, a private criminal defense attorney with over thirty years of experience. As a post-graduate law clerk, Mr. Herrera drafted trial court motions and appellate briefs for submission in both state and federal court. He primarily dealt with DUI, drug possession and smuggling, and illegal entry cases.. Mr. Herrera also worked for a CPA/attorney in North County San Diego as a post-graduate law clerk. During that time, he helped represent clients in tax matters before the FTB, EDD, and IRS. He helped draft estate plans, including trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. He also administered an irrevocable trust with a net worth over $2 million.. After living in San Diego for several years, Mr. Herrera decided to return back home to Los Angeles to be closer to his family and provide legal services to the community where he grew up. Mr. Herrera handles criminal defense, personal injury, and estate planning matters using the experience he gained at these prestigious Southern California law offices.. Mr. Herrera is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to his clients. Mr. Herrera is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California.

Mr. Goldblum is the chairman of TroyGould's Tax Department and is engaged in a broad tax practice with special emphasis on corporate and part­nership taxation, executive taxation, tax contro­versies and estate planning.

Mr. Fuchs obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1968 and a Law Degree from the University of Southern California in 1978. After an initial stint following gradulation from Columbia, as an engineer for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, I migrated to Los Angleles and was Technical Editor of Hot Rod Magazine and Engineering Editor for Motor Trend Magazine, from 1971-74, before obtaining my law degree in 1978.  I started my law career at Latham & Watkins from 1978-81 and have had a my own law firm or a small partnership since 1983.  I am an avid car enthusiast and over the years have owned several Porsches, several Mercedes, a Ferrari, and most recently a Dodge Viper GTS.  I have regularly participated in track events and for nearly 20 years have been a navigator in the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada, in the 150 mile per hour class.   I am an active member of Checkered Flag 200, a support group for the Petersen Automotive Museum, and I have handled a number of lawsuits and disputes involving collector cars such as Ferraris, Porsches and even some old race cars, as well as many business disputes, financing disputes and construction defects cases.. My associate, Gail Gilfillan, is a UCLA graduate and obtained her law degree from Pepperdine University in 1993.  She has been with me for the entirety of her law career and is a terrific lawyer and a compliment to our business litigation and construction defect practice.. Our past clients include the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Vally, Tower Hemotology and Oncology Medical Group, MaxPro Leasing, Classic Financial Corporation, Scharff Construction Co., Kriek Construction, Victoria Montana, ProMedia, Inc., Adoption Pro, Inc., Titan Spark Plug Co., Isuzu Trucks of America, Revolution Motorsports, Tillack & Co., and Hunting Ridge Motors.

Mr. Ficksman's practice includes securities, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and domestic and international corporate finance. He acts as U.S. securities and corporate counsel for a number of clients based both inside and outside the United States.

Mr. Crouse has over 25 years of experience as a small business entrepreneur. In 2004, Mr. Crouse advocated for a regulatory modernization of FCC rules for telecommunications relay service. Today, he applies real world experience and knowledge as an attorney.. Mr. Crouse oversees and manages every case directly and plans the best strategy for the maximum benefit for each of his clients. He works to deliver results that bring substantial verdicts and settlements.. Mr. Crouse, is also able to speak fluently with Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients in American Sign Language. He has made it possible for many people to access legal services when otherwise they would not be served.

Mr. Comley is a personal injury lawyer based in Los Angeles.

Mr. Chen is a partner at LKP Global Law, LLP specializing in intellectual property law. Mr. Chen has counseled start-up and Fortune 500 companies in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law. He has concentrated his practice in the areas of patent procurement before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other foreign countries. Mr. Chen’s experience is primarily in the life sciences industry, but he has extensive experience in electrical, computer, and Internet technologies as well. Mr. Chen has successfully prepared and prosecuted patent applications in the fields of chemistry, medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, diagnostic devices, casino gaming technology, automotive-related devices, mechanical devices, electronics, computer hardware and software, computer systems and networks, e-commerce, Internet-related technology, and business methods.. Additionally, Mr. Chen has extensive experience in conducting studies and rendering opinions regarding the validity and non-infringement of patents. He has conducted studies concerning product clearance and competitor patent portfolios as well as developing and implementing strategic patent portfolios. Mr. Chen also has experience in a wide array of licensing matters involving intellectual property, due diligence investigations, and other transactional intellectual property matters. Mr. Chen also has experience in litigation of patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property matters.. Prior to joining LKP Global Law, Mr. Chen was an associate at Steptoe & Johnson LLP and Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly, LLP. Mr. Chen received his Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of California, Irvine in Biology and Chemistry in 1994, his Masters of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University in 1996, and his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 2000. Mr. Chen is a member of the State Bar of California and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Chao's litigation practice focuses on commercial real estate matters, including trials and arbitrations arising from commercial leases.

Mr. Brandon Wyman was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA in a family of lawyers.  He attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and law school at Loyola Law School, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Entertainment Law Review.  During law school, Mr. Wyman also worked as a law clerk for federal magistrate judge Hon. Victor Kenton (Ret.) and as a clerk at a renouned plaintiff's firm specializing in wrongful death and mass tort cases.  After passing the bar in 2011, Mr. Wyman worked as an attorney in the toxic tort and product liability departments in nationwide cases against corporate giants such as ConAgra and GlaxoSmith Kline.  Mr. Wyman then spent three years at defense firm Yoka & Smith, where he worked for Goodyear and Continental tire companies defending wrongful death and catastrophic injury product liability cases.  Mr. Wyman then spent the next few years branching out into elder abuse cases against hospice providers, elder care facilities, and skilled nursing homes, as well as litigating family law matters.  He now brings his extensive experience on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, elders and families to his own law firm, Wyman Law Group, where he handles catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product defect, and business litigation cases as well as family law matters including divorces, custody battles and restraining orders.

Mr. Benko's practice focuses on providing corporate and securities counsel to emerging growth and middle-market companies, ranging from start-up to publicly held companies. He represents clients in all stages of development, including their organization, public and private equity financings (both initial public offerings and follow-on public and private offerings), and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. 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. Mr. Ben-Cohen represents clients in civil and criminal tax matters, including voluntary disclosures, offshore matters, audits, appeals, litigation, and collection defense. He also assists clients with state and local tax matters, including representation before the California Franchise Tax Board, the State Board of Equalization, and Employment Development Department. Prior to establishing the Ben-Cohen Law Firm, PLC in 2009, Mr. Ben-Cohen was associated with the international law firms of Latham & Watkins, LLP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP. He also gained tax controversy experience working at Deloitte & Touche, LLP and the Tax Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Mr. Ben-Cohen was admitted to the California Bar in 2003. Mr. Ben-Cohen has been named a Rising Star in Tax Law by Super Lawyers from 2009 to 2016, an honor achieved by no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in California. In addition, Mr. Ben-Cohen ranked in the top 100 of the Up-And-Coming Rising Stars by Super Lawyers in 2015. He is also a member of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association.. Representative Engagements:. ·          Mr. Ben-Cohen represents numerous taxpayers who are voluntarily disclosing to the IRS offshore bank accounts and related income tax liabilities.. ·          Mr. Ben-Cohen represents a number of taxpayers who are being criminally investigated by the Department of Justice for failure to report foreign bank accounts and income earned on those accounts.. ·          Mr. Ben-Cohen has developed an expertise in sensitive civil tax examinations where fraud or substantial penalty issues may arise.. ·          Mr. Ben-Cohen handles criminal tax fraud investigations.. ·          Mr. Ben-Cohen represents taxpayers facing criminal and civil tax disputes with the California Franchise Tax Board and other state and local taxing agencies.. ·          Mr. Ben-Cohen obtains favorable private letter rulings from the IRS for taxpayers.. Education:. Mr. Ben-Cohen earned his law degree cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. While at Georgetown, Mr. Ben-Cohen was a member of The Tax Lawyer, where he published The Real Estate Exception to the Passive Activity Rules in Mowafi v. Commissioner and the New Burden Shifting Statute, 55 TAX LAW. 96 (2002). Mr. Ben-Cohen has also published Public Civil Defenders: A Right to Counsel for Indigent Civil Defendants, 10 GEO. J. ON POVERTY L. & POL'Y, 1 (2003).He earned a B.S. degree cum laude from the University of Southern California, where he majored in accounting.. Articles:. ·           OVDPs: The IRS Should Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is. Tax Notes International, August 11, 2014. ·          IRS’s Offshore Bait and Switch: The Case for FAQ 35. Daily Tax Report, March 9, 2011. ·          New Safe Harbor For Like-Kind 1031 Exchanges Real Property Section Review, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Volume V, Issue 4, June 2010. ·          Payments by Majority Shareholders to Minority Shareholders to Secure Change in Control: Ordinary Income or Capital Gain?, Daily Tax Report By Pedram Ben-Cohen - 2005. ·          Consideration of Subject Matter Jurisdiction of District Courts Required When Preparing Cases Where Taxpayers Seek Solely Statutory Interest, Daily Tax Report By Pedram Ben-Cohen - 2004. ·          The Real Estate Exception To The Passive Activity Rules In Mowafi v. Commissioner And The New Burden Shifting Statue, The Tax Lawyer By Pedram Ben-Cohen - 2002. ·          Public Civil Defenders: A Right To Counsel For Indigent Civil Defendants By Pedram Ben-Cohen & Simran Bindra - 2003

Mr. Aikin is an associate in the Probate and Trust Administration department.  His practice is focused on  representing both fiduciaries and beneficiaries of trusts and estates in administration, as well as contested matters. Mr. Aikin places a particular emphasis on representing charities, universities, and other non-profit organizations.  He has successfully represented clients through trial, as well as on subsequent appeals.  Successes include drafting a petition to have an adverse appellate result heard by the California Supreme Court resulting in the landmark case concerning beneficiary rights, Estate of Giraldin (2012) 55 1058.. Mr. Aikin has expertise in trust and estate litigation including contests (lack of capacity and undue influence), accountings, and the interpretation of estate planning instruments.  In one matter, he defeated an attempt to have a document interpreted as an amendment to a trust which would eliminated his clients, several charitable organizations, as beneficiaries of a large estate.. Mr. Aikin is experienced in all phases of probate and trust administration including inventories, accounting, closing, and the judicial interpretation and modification of trusts.. Mr. Aikin is also experienced in all phases of civil litigation, including jury trials and arbitration.. Mr. Aikin was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2014 by the Super Lawyers attorney rating service. Only 2.5% of the attorneys under age 40 in Southern California are selected for this honor.

Mitchell is a trial lawyer and the founder of the Law Offices of Mitchell Rosensweig. Since becoming an attorney in 2012, Mitchell has tried more than a dozen cases to verdict and has amassed more than $25 million in verdicts and settlements.

Minna Chan is a partner at Russ August & Kabat, where she focuses on intellectual property and litigation.. Ms. Chan specializes in complex patent and other intellectual property disputes, and has significant experience in all phases of litigation before federal district courts, the ITC, and the USPTO. Over recent years, she has helped attain highly favorable settlement and trial outcomes resulting in multiple tens of millions of dollars in awards and settlements for her clients across a wide range of technologies, including smart thermostats, data compression, wireless communications, electronic storage devices, and semiconductors.. Prior to joining Russ, August, & Kabat, Ms. Chan successfully defended complex product liability, tort, and business litigation cases on behalf of automotive manufacturers and ride-share technology companies in both pre-trial and trial phases. She also worked closely with her clients regarding novel autonomous vehicle research/development issues. Ms. Chan formerly externed for the Honorable Otis D. Wright, II and the Honorable Craig Richman. Ms. Chan graduated from Loyola Law School where she served as the Senior Production Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review.. Ms. Chan has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” by Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2020. In 2023, she was named a Top 100 Rising Star and a Top 50 Women Rising Star.

MillarLaw is a Los Angeles-based tax law practice. Through high-caliber legal guidance and sophisticated problem-solving, our attorneys protect the interests of individual and business clients around the world.. We take a determined approach to solving complex tax issues. Rather than juggling a high-volume caseload, we emphasize quality over quantity, valuing excellence in all we do. We appreciate how much is at stake. When your significant financial worth — and perhaps even your freedom — are on the line, you can count on us to work tirelessly toward a positive resolution.. Results matter. We’re dedicated to helping clients secure positive outcomes in serious tax matters.. Over 40 years of experience. Consultant for law firms and accounting firms. Adjunct Instructor Taxation Law. Respected Expert witness.. Serving A Global Clientele From our office in California, we assist taxpayers from around the world with both domestic and international tax matters.. Tax LawSophisticated Legal Services For A Global ClienteleAt MillarLaw, we focus exclusively on tax law, extending legal services to a global clientele of businesses and high-asset individuals. We understand that, in many tax matters, much is at stake. Your hard-earned assets, wealth or the success of your business may be on the line. We can advise you on the tax ramifications of gifts, bequests, sales and other dispositions and reporting of your assets. We can also advise you on how to best structure business transactions. Our lawyers apply sophisticated problem-solving skills and vigorous advocacy for those facing serious tax in Los Angeles, we assist clients worldwide with:International tax matters, including tax planning, controversies and services for ex-pats and dual nationalsDomestic tax matters, including disputes with the IRS and state taxing authorities in CaliforniaVoluntary disclosure (also known as “tax amnesty”) for both offshore and domestic assets and unreported incomeTax planning for businesses and high-asset individualsCombining Legal, Financial And Business AcumenMastering the nuances of tax law requires a high level of training, knowledge and application. At MillarLaw, we draw on 40-plus years of experience in both domestic and international tax matters. We also have strong backgrounds in business and financial matters, which means we bring well-rounded insight to complex tax issues.. Lawyer Sanford Millar is a certified specialist in taxation with a master’s degree in business taxation. Ani Galyan is both a tax lawyer and certified public accountant with an LL.M. in taxation. Read more about our legal team’s outstanding credentials.. Contact MillarLaw For All Your Tax Law NeedsWhether you need assistance challenging an IRS tax lien, pursuing voluntary disclosure, determining your tax liability or handling any other tax-related issue, you will find reliable guidance at MillarLaw.. Tax Planning For Businesses. Tax law is all we do at MillarLaw, a boutique firm based in California. We bring a unique level of knowledge, training and experience to every tax matter. Our services encompass both international and domestic tax planning for businesses.. Preserving Your Wealth Through Proactive PlanningTax planning commonly goes hand-in-hand with financial planning. All three are essential for protecting your wealth and managing your business assets. With careful planning, you can take advantage of numerous options for reducing your tax liability — including income, gift and estate taxes.. You’ve worked hard to build your business and your net worth. It’s well worth the investment now to shield that worth from the seemingly bottomless drain of taxes.. For many high net worth individuals, taxes are the most significant expense you will face during your lifetime. You can defer, reduce or even avoid many taxes through carefully thought-out strategies such as:. Forming domestic and international business entities to take advantage of favorable tax treatmentTax planning for foreign investment in real propertyMaking the most of financial losses to offset taxesMaximizing deductions and creditsAvoiding common pitfalls that can result in higher tax obligationsEngaging in tax-deferred real property exchanges to postpone capital gains taxAt MillarLaw, we work with high net worth entrepreneurs from around the globe to plan business and real property investments.. Strategies To Save On Business TaxesTax planning is just as important for businesses as it is for individuals. Yet the tax implications for businesses are often more complex. Your business may face many layers of federal, domestic and even international tax issues.. Our lawyers provide sound tax planning guidance for businesses around the globe. Our clients range from small, family-run ventures to international investors and financial institutions. We apply more than 40 years of tax law experience to provide concrete strategies geared toward success.. Start SavingLearn more about how you or your business can benefit from tax-saving strategies.. Tax ControversiesProtecting Your Interests In High-Stakes Tax ControversiesThe IRS has many tools and resources for enforcing the Internal Revenue Code. When a tax controversy arises, obtaining a favorable resolution may hinge on your ability to meet the IRS with the same high degree of skill, experience and knowledge.. At MillarLaw, you will find an experienced tax law team with 40-plus years of combined experience. Our attorneys devote their practices exclusively to this niche field. We understand the high financial stakes that are often involved in tax disputes. Our team applies a results-oriented approach toward resolving tax controversies in a favorable, efficient manner.. 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Protecting your interests during all stages of the audit/examination processResponding to summons, statutory notices of deficiency and Information Document Requests (IDRs)Identifying and protecting privileged informationChallenging tax liens, levies, garnishments and other enforcement measuresPursuing innocent spouse relief, separation of liability relief and other forms of equitable reliefRequesting abatement of tax penaltiesAdvising you on proactive risk management strategies for mitigating your liability exposure down the roadAdvocating for a favorable outcome through mediation, arbitration or litigationChallenging an adverse decision before the IRS Appeals OfficeLitigating against the IRS in the U.S. Tax Courts, District Courts or Court of Federal ClaimsThe firm’s attorneys hold advanced degrees in taxation. Attorney Sanford Millar has a master’s degree in business taxation, and attorney Ani Galyan is a CPA with an LL.M. in taxation. As a result, we understand not only the intricacies of the Internal Revenue Code, but also the administrative procedures outlined in the IRS’s Internal Revenue Manual. We are well-versed in the rules of evidence and procedural rules for federal courts.. Contact Us NowThe IRS has experienced agents working for it. You need someone just as knowledgeable on your side. You need MillarLaw. For help during an audit or other IRS or state tax problem.

Mike Mirimanian is dedicated to providing exceptional legal service to everyone in his community. Known for his aggressive advocacy, his huge settlements have made him a client favorite.. Mike has years of experience working at a Criminal Defense/Personal Injury Law Firm, where he sat through complex court trials and worked closely with clients. He now helps personal injury victims find justice at West Coast Trial Lawyers.. Mike received his law degree from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law.

Miguel Mexicano is an immigration attorney who is passionate and dedicated to his craft.  He will do what he can to help his clients overcome their immigration obstacles.

Mieke has successfully represented clients accused of both state and federal crimes, including: major drug offenses; money laundering;DUI; Medicare fraud; identity theft; violent crimes; criminal threat; domestic violence; carjacking; credit card fraud; and sex crimes.. Additionally, Mieke has developed an effective expertise in defending clients with mental illness who have been charged with crimes as a result of that mental illness.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mieke ran a successful Los Angeles-based strategic planning firm, working with local and national politicians and writers and directors for television and film. She shaped strategies for professionals to strengthen and transform their careers and professional identities. She developed a reputation as a fiercely loyal advocate and thoughtful adviser.. Realizing the significant impact she could have on people facing the most serious challenge of their life – a threat to their liberty and the destruction of their lives as a result of criminal charges – Mieke decided to attend law school. Following law school, Mieke clerked for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cynthia Rayvis - specifically to assist Judge Rayvis on a yearslong, complex habeas case.. Mieke combines the skills she honed over the years developing strategic plans for her clients to her knowledge of law. The blend of her experience, expertise, passion, and attention to detail has made her an effective and successful attorney.. When a person has been accused of a crime, it is devastating and frightening to them and their families, which is why Mieke’s experience is so important. She is able to develop an effective multipronged plan to defend her client. Developing a plan is not enough, being able to put it into action effectively, to be able to engage the prosecutor and the judge in a meaningful constructive conversation is essential. Through tireless effort, and an understanding the facts of the case backwards and forwards, Mieke is able to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. She loves her work and it shows.

Michelle S. Rofeh started her legal career serving as a bankruptcy extern for the Honorable Erithe A. Smith, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit BAP.. After graduating from Southwestern Law School, in Los Angeles, Michelle worked as in-house counsel, handling various Employment, Transactional, and Civil Litigation matters before she went on to practice Bankruptcy at a large bankruptcy firm in Southern California. She has helped thousands of clients file Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and/or negotiate their debts.. Michelle later went on to establish the Lensky Law Firm in 2011, a boutique law firm in Los Angeles where she focuses her practice on Chapter 7 Bankuptcy and Personal Injury Law in 2011.. The Lensky Law Firm provides free consultations so call today and make an appointment.

Michele Franchett is a partner at Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez LLP.  She is admitted to the California Bar, and is a Certified Specialist in the practice of Immigration and Nationality Law.  She has over twenty years of experience in the field, and holdes the highest, preeminent "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell.  Her current practice is focused on investor and entrepreneurial immigration, with particular emphasis on EB-5 capital group representation. She provides counsel to a number of regional centers seeking to obtain or amend regional center designations and exemplar petition approvals. Ms. Franchett serves on the EB-5 committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), the Public Policy Committee of Invest In the USA (“IIUSA”),  and is a former chair of the AILA Southern California Chapter.  Having started working in the area of U.S. immigration in 1986, Ms. Franchett has since accumulated experience encompassing virtually every area of business-based immigration. She has represented multinational corporations, research hospitals, universities, investors, entrepreneurs, academicians, artists, and entrepreneurs from around the globe.  Ms. Franchett has also represented clients applying for visas at U.S. Consulates in Toronto, Halifax, and Ciudad Juarez, and at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. In more recent years she traveled to China to provide EB-5 training for licensed immigration consultants.

Michelangelo Tatone is the founder of Tatone Law. His practices include real property, personal injury and employment law. Before starting his own practice, Mr. Tatone worked for several prominent attorneys in Los Angeles, learning the skills essential to represent clients in both transactional and litigation matters. Mr. Tatone is a member of the State Bar of California. He is a graduate of Whittier Law School in Orange County. During law school, he volunteered at legal clinics to provide legal assistance to lower income families, representing individuals both inside and outside the courtroom. Mr. Tatone earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. He has been successful in representing clients against individuals, large corporations, and government agencies. Mr. Tatone vigorously fights for his clients, in part due to the fact that he accepts cases in which he believes in. Mr. Tatone continues his mission of providing heightened client care in conjunction with superior quality lawyering.