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Tucson tax lawyer and Arizona Certified Public Accountant Eric Button has been advocating for clients for more than 25 years.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance from the University of Arizona in 1989. That same year he began work at Allied Signal Aerospace in Tucson as a Cost Accountant where he successfully defended his division’s progress payment system against the government’s Defense Contract Audit Agency.  During his tenure at Allied, he worked as a tax compliance specialist and led the formation of the annual $120 million operating budget.. Eric left Allied at the request of a colleague, who asked Eric to join him at Burr Brown, Inc. a major electronics firm.  When the firm was bought out be Texas Instruments, Eric realized it was time for him to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer.  So, in August 1998 he entered the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona. During law school Eric continued to hone his business and tax skills and knowledge.. During his third year of law school Eric was hired as Tax Manager for a major mining company, beginning his string of significant victories against the IRS and Arizona Department of Revenue.  One project he and his team worked on resulted in a refund so large it had to be approved by the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation.. In 2005, Eric struck out on his own to focus on Tax Problem Resolution.  He has helped countless individuals and small business with their tax issues.  He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and Attorney at Law.  He is also a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers, National Society of Tax Professionals, National Society of Accountants, Tucson Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and is admitted to practice before all Arizona courts and the United States Tax Court.

I and my firm, specialize in tax and tax related matters.  The emphasis on tax matters includes work in the areas of estate planning; asset protection planning; probate and trust administration; corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies; qualified retirement plans; and income tax planning for both individuals and business and investment entities.  My main emphasis is estate and asset protection planning for medium and large estates, some of which have been in excess of $500 million.

Cathleen J. Henniges, formerly Cathleen J. Smith, was admitted to the practice of law in 2014. She is committed to maintaining Tucson Legal, PLLC's high standards for quality legal representation.. Cathleen was born in Tucson, Arizona, where she has lived her entire life. Cathleen graduated as a top ten student from Mountain View High School and continued her education at The University of Arizona where she was admitted to the Honors College as well as to the prestigious Eller College of Management. Cathleen pursued a double major in the fields of Business Economics & Business Management and in 2011 was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration With Honors & Summa Cum Laude. In 2011, Cathleen was admitted to the distinguished James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona where she was honored to work as an Editorial Assistant to Professor of Law William K. Sjostrom, Jr. to assist with editing his publications on Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Organizations. While in law school, Cathleen focused on business and tax matters, writing her doctoral thesis entitled “A Comparative and Practical Analysis of Arizona Limited Liability Companies for Asset Protection.” In 2014, Cathleen was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor Cum Laude. Cathleen has worked at her father’s law office all of her life, advancing from a junior administrative assistant, legal assistant and law clerk while attending law school. In October 2014, Cathleen joined the Law Offices of Tucson Legal, PLLC as an associate attorney and joined Charles R. Smith as a partner in 2024.  Cathleen married Alex Henniges in August 2015, and they have two daughters.. Cathleen is a member of the Pima County Bar Association, the State Bar of Arizona, and the American Bar Association. Cathleen is admitted to practice law in all State courts throughout Arizona, the United States District Court in and for the District of Arizona, the United States Bankruptcy Court in and for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. Cathleen is additionally authorized to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service.. Cathleen has received many honors and awards during her education. She was honored with a Certificate in Tax Law and Policy from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, an Excellence for the Future Award in Pre-Trial Litigation and Corporate Taxation from CALI, and was recognized with Honors in legal writing.. Cathleen works with the exceptional staff at Tucson Legal, PLLC to further the interests of our clients as best we are able.

As an accomplished attorney with an impressive background in both the legal practice and banking industries, Robert brings a unique blend of legal and financial acumen to the table. Possessing an MBA and a Masters in Finance, along with two law degrees, he has the capacity to deliver exceptional service to clients with complex transactional and litigation needs.. His legal journey began as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps, where he honed skills in criminal defense litigation. His expertise expanded through various roles including Regional Legal Assistance Director for Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Managing Attorney for the Camp Foster Legal Assistance Office, and senior attorney for the Camp Foster Tax Center.. Specializing in various legal fields, including criminal law, negotiation, securities regulation, civil and contract law, and public and private international law, he is a generalist attorney with the ability to adapt and excel in a broad range of legal scenarios.. With degrees from the University of Arizona (B.A., M.B.A., M.S.F.), the University of Edinburgh Law School (LL.M.), and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State (J.D.), he has been recognized for his dedication to legal service with the 2017 American Bar Association Distinguished Service (LAMP) Award and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.. He is committed to leveraging his legal expertise and financial knowledge to provide superior service for complex needs. His breadth of experience and depth of understanding make him a valuable asset for any team or client seeking a versatile and effective legal professional.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Tax attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.