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Valerie is passionate about adding value to her clients’ businesses and having an immediate, positive influence. When working with individual clients, she strives to improve their lives by taking complex tax situations and breaking them into manageable pieces with achievable outcomes.. She specializes in jurisdictional tax consulting, working closely with Fortune 50 companies involved in audits before the Oregon or Washington Departments of Revenue. She also works with business owners on tax and planning issues in Oregon or Southwest Washington.. Ms. Sasaki has represented clients in federal and state tax settlement negotiations, voluntary disclosure agreements, tax due diligence and tax controversy. She has also reviewed private equity funds for legal sufficiency as part of due diligence for foundation investments.

Throughout my legal career, I have devoted my skill and experience to helping my clients find peace of mind where family interests and finances intersect. I deal in a variety of legal issues ranging from collection defense with the IRS to important family law issues such as Divorce, Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support. In my work I strive to give my clients and their cases the personal attention they deserve.. I began my career as an attorney for one of Portland’s most respected commercial litigation firms. There I honed my skills on complex litigation, and obtained excellent skills in strategy, negotiation, complex procedure, and research.  I now focus my skills on serving individuals facing family law and tax issues.. I am an avid soccer fanatic and can typically be spotted roving the sidelines of any Timbers home match or catching a spot of Premier League action at one of the marvelous soccer pubs in town.

Steve combines his 17 years as an estate planning attorney with a solid tax background working at two of the "Big Five" accounting firms. As Shareholder of the estate planning practice Steve manages the business and assists clients with all aspects of their estate plans including wills, trusts, life insurance planning, estate and trust administration after death (including probate), and business succession planning, as well as estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning. Steve’s focus is on helping people plan for protecting what is important to them, both during life and upon their deaths.   As an estate planning attorney, Steve is a sincere advocate and planner, working with clients through the complexities of their situations. In his personal life Steve enjoys spending time with his family, bicycling around Portland and planning for his next big travel adventure!

Ryan focuses his practice primarily on tax and business law, with an emphasis on partnership and corporate tax, state and local taxation, international taxation, executive compensation, and tax incentives related to energy and affordable housing. There is no shortage of interesting tax issues that arise from the unique tax structures of Oregon and Washington. Ryan has assisted clients both with resolving state and local tax controversies and with planning and structuring client operations to best meet his clients' business needs, including navigating Oregon's income and property taxes and Washington's sales and use and Business and Occupation (B&O) taxes.In the area of executive compensation, Ryan assists clients in navigating the increasingly complex tax rules applicable to executive compensation and equity awards, including compliance with Internal Revenue Code Section 409A. Ryan has assisted clients in designing multifaceted equity compensation plans, as well as deferred compensation plans for current and incoming executives. Ryan's work in the affordable housing area includes assisting clients with all phases of affordable housing development, including structuring legal entities and financing, negotiating with public and private funders, due diligence and document review and negotiation, troubleshooting and resolving real estate and construction issues, and navigating complex tax issues.

Professional Experience. Marc Sellers has been named "Tax Lawyer of the Year - Tax Litigation and Controversy" for 2012 in Portland, Oregon by Best Lawyers, a preeminent national peer review organization.  Since joining Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 1980, Mr. Sellers has focused his practice in the areas of civil and criminal tax controversies, including administrative appeals and tax litigation. He has extensive experience working with tax controversies arising under the federal laws, as well as under the laws of the states of Oregon, Washington, and California.Mr. Sellers is the first attorney in the U.S. to obtain an award of attorney fees against the Internal Revenue Service under the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (26 USC §7430). He has represented clients in tax controversies before the United States Tax Court, the U.S. District Court (Oregon and the Southern and Central Districts of California), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, as well as in the Oregon Tax Court. He also maintains an active transactional tax practice.Mr. Sellers is listed in Best Lawyers in America for his work in tax law. Since 2006, he has been named an Oregon Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine. This peer-elected distinction is bestowed upon only the top 5% of all attorneys in the state of Oregon. He also carries an "AV" rating with Martindale Hubbell, their highest ranking.. Professional & Community Activities. Mr. Sellers has lectured extensively on many areas of the laws of taxation, including corporate, partnership and individual income taxation; property tax issues; civil and criminal tax controversies, and on many procedural areas of tax practice. He has also lectured on topics arising under the environmental criminal laws of the United States.Mr. Sellers has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Tax Section of the Oregon Tax Bar for nine years, and in 2007, served as the Chairman of the Tax Section. He is a member and Past President of the Beaverton, Oregon Rotary Club and has served on the Board of Directors of the Beaverton Rotary Foundation. In addition to other civic activities, Mr. Sellers serves as pro bono legal counsel to several publicly supported charities in Washington County, Oregon. Mr. Sellers is an accomplished mountaineer and has competed at regional and national championship levels in martial arts sporting events.. Admitted to PracticeOregon State CourtsCalifornia State CourtsWashington State CourtsUnited States District Court, District of OregonUnited States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court, Southern District of CaliforniaUnited States District Court, Eastern District of WashingtonUnited States District Court, Western District of WashingtonUnited States Court of Appeals, Ninth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals, Federal CircuitUnited States Tax CourtUnited States Court of Federal ClaimsUnited States Supreme Court. EducationGeorgetown University Law Center, Master of Laws degree, Taxation (1980)Loyola University School of Law, Juris Doctor degree (1978)University of Redlands, Bachelor of Science degree (1975). ArticlesThe AMT Crunch, BrainStorm NW, February 2007 Search & Seizure of Business Property: An Advisory for Business Owners and Managers

My practice is focused on estate planning, which includes wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, gifting, guardianships, and conservatorships.

My practice concentrates on federal, state and local tax controversies, including tax audits, tax liens, offers in compromise and tax collection matters. Since becoming an attorney, I have helped hundreds of businesses and individuals efficiently resolve major tax and financial problems.. Well-versed in all areas of tax controversy, I excel at complex audits, offers in compromise, employment tax liabilities, resolving tax liens, and protecting clients against unwanted and unexpected collection efforts. I also handle a variety of insolvency and bankruptcy cases for both businesses and individuals including debt settlement, business liquidations, and advising officers of fiduciary liabilities during insolvency.. In the 2010 through 2012 and 2017 through 2020 issues of Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, I was recognized as a Rising Star in the area of tax law. The annual Rising Stars list identifies the best attorneys who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for ten or fewer years. No more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state receive the honor.. I hold leadership roles in the Oregon State Bar, where I plan and present educational seminars, serve on legislative workgroups, and author articles about developments in the law.

Matt Parkin has a broad-based federal income tax practice focused primarily on business transactions involving taxable entities and individuals, tax litigation and controversy, as well as on the taxation of non-profit/exempt organizations. His practice relating to business transactions includes advising clients in the formation of business ventures; mergers and acquisitions; capital restructurings; and asset and stock dispositions. Matt represents individuals, closely held businesses and large corporate clients in audits, administrative appeals and collection matters, as well as in litigation in U.S. Tax Court, Federal District Court, and Federal Courts of Appeal when the matter is not resolved at the administrative level. Matt often advises debtors and lenders regarding the tax aspects of bankruptcy reorganizations and debt restructurings outside of bankruptcy. His exempt organization practice concentrates on non-profit hospitals and other healthcare organizations and involves both tax planning, financing, bonding, and compliance. He has experience obtaining private rulings from the Internal Revenue Service, and in his tax-exempt financing practice, has assisted healthcare organizations, non-profit hospitals and universities with restructuring, tax-exempt financing and related compliance matters

Matt Erdman has represented and advised hundreds of local taxpayers in matters with the IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue.  He built a reputation of public service and success directing two non-profit Low Income Taxpayer Clinics before entering private practice.. Matt is a member of the Oregon State Bar Taxation Section’s Executive Committee and the Practice and Procedure Lead of the Laws Committee.  He presents Continuing Legal Education lectures about tax law to other attorneys and is often called by other attorneys for his expertise in this area.  As a supervising attorney and clinic director, he trained many law students and lawyers in tax law and procedure.  He takes pride in breaking down these intimidating topics to deliver understanding, comfort, and the best results.. An avid skier, cyclist, and climber, Matt fell in love with our beautiful outdoors during a summer clerkship after his first year of law school.  When it came time to go home, he decided to transfer here and has never looked back.  He’s active in the community, a volunteer ski patroller, and court-connected mediator.  With a prior career in the wine industry and related interests in dining and cooking, he also has a special appreciation for the amazing local offerings.

Josh is a principal of Matchstick Legal, a Portland, Oregon law firm helping freelancers, growing studios, busy agencies, and new media companies find practical solutions to their business law problems. Client-focused and detail-oriented, Josh is always looking for opportunities to help clients up their legal game.. Josh hails from Bozeman, Montana where he earned a BS in accounting cum laude at Montana State University and became a CPA. From there, Josh attended Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon where he met his wife.. In the community, Josh is a former Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of AIGA Portland, the professional association of design. Josh helped found and serves as an advisor to Operation Pitch Invasion, a local 501(c)(3) that builds, restores and maintains soccer fields throughout the Portland metro area. Josh also helped establish and advises the 107 Independent Supporters Trust, the nonprofit organizing and financial engine behind the Timbers Army.. Josh is an an avid supporter of the Portland Timbers and proud member of its supporter group, the Timbers Army. If you stand in the North End of Providence Park on match days, you might even hear him sing.

Jeff Perry is a Dunn Carney partner and member of the firm’s Taxation, Business and Corporate Law practice groups.   With over 13 years of experience, Jeff approaches taxation from a business perspective and works closely with his clients to provide practical solutions to their business and tax objectives.. Jeff advises on all types of transactions and tax-related matters including entity formation and structure, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and other transactions involving S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other pass-through entities.  Jeff also serves as general counsel to clients ranging from regional companies to individuals and closely held businesses in a variety of industries.. Prior to joining Dunn Carney, Jeff practiced for 5 years with a Northwest law firm as Special Counsel in their Taxation, Business and Corporate practice groups and 8 years as a senior tax advisor with the national accounting firm Arthur Andersen and KPMG as part of their National Mergers and Acquisitions Team.

Jeana is an associate with the Wills and Estates team and her practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and taxation.  Prior to joining Dunn Carney, Jeana practiced at Ball Janik LLP in Portland for four years.. In addition to being an attorney, Jeana holds an Oregon CPA license and has an LL.M. in Taxation.  Prior to law school, Jeana practiced as a CPA with Schultz & Crouse, CPAs in Portland for six years.  In her spare time Jeana enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

I try and spend my free time hiking with my family and my Siberian Husky.

I am a lawyer practicing in the areas of tax controversy, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, estate planning and probate. As a partner with the Greene & Markley law firm, which is known for its deep expertise in bankruptcy, I am uniquely situated to advise clients on bankruptcy solutions to tax problems.I frequently handle controversies arising between taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service, Oregon Department of Revenue, and Oregon’s county assessors. I assist taxpayers (businesses and individuals) with audits, installment plans, offers in compromise, responsible officer penalties, and tax court litigation. In Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, I was recognized as a Rising Star, an honor limited to no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state. A native Oregonian, I earned my undergraduate and law degrees from Oregon universities. I have practiced before the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Federal District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, United States Tax Court, Oregon State Circuit Court, Oregon State Tax Court and Oregon State Supreme Court.

Heather is a tax lawyer and Chair of the Sussman Shank LLP's Business Group. Heather assists individuals and businesses in establishing tax-sensitive wealth preservation plans and transactions and serves as outside corporate counsel for a variety of closely-held businesses, helping them to develop and transition their business.  Heather's professional practice is focused in the following areas:. Heather earned a degree in journalism from Northwestern University and pursued a career in nonprofit development and public relations prior to receiving her law degree and a federal certificate in taxation from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. She has authored several articles and is an active lecturer.  Licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington, Heather is a member of the American Bar Association, the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar Association and the Multnomah Bar Association. She is active in the work of regional civic organizations, including the Oregon Business Association, a non-partisan, statewide, business coalition that seeks to build Oregon's long-term economic competitiveness, the City Club of Portland, an education- and research-based civic organization dedicated to community service, public affairs and leadership development, and the New Progressive Network (dba Oregon Bus Project), a progressive, nonpartisan organization that develops and promotes positive public policy in the areas of education, environmental protection, equal rights, equality of economy, health care and election reform.  Additionally, Heather serves on the Northwestern University Alumni Admission Council.. Heather is married to Stan Cocke, who is a real-time energy trader with PacifiCorp. Heather and Stan are parents to Emilie Ann and they share their home with a rescued black kitty ("Lily"). Heather's recreational interests include sailing, skiing, ballet, biking, tennis, hiking and golf

Dallas is a business attorney and focuses his practice on business law, taxation (including partnership and corporate tax), estate planning, intellectual property, food and beverage, and trademarks. With a masters in taxation, Dallas provides clients with in-depth tax analysis, evaluation and planning, particularly in the areas of complex partnerships and advanced estate planning. His practice also includes representing clients in the food and beverage industry with regulatory compliance and labeling requirements. Dallas is admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington.. His practice focuses on:. Personal Interests. Dallas's interests include skiing, rafting, camping, and golf.  He's also an avid college sports fan.

A focused and driven attorney, Walker R. Clark believes in working directly with his clients to best meet their needs. A member of the Washington Bar, Mr. Clark has been working in the legal world since before attending the University of Oregon School of Law. Prior to attending law school, Walker assisted in a law firm, where he handled pleadings, motions, and trial prep on a day to day basis.. Between his second and third year of law school, Walker clerked for Federal Magistrate Judge John V. Acosta. Walker received a pro-bono certificate for his work for Judge Acosta. During his third year he not only received certificates of mastery in taxation and estate planning, but also participated in a non-profit clinic. There he reviewed bylaws and worked directly with the board of a nonprofit to assess the board’s governance.