Tax audits can turn complex and challenging, often depending on the temperament and knowledge of the auditor. Oftentimes successful resolution can only be achieve through litigation. I have 25 years of experience litigating tax cases in the Tax Court, Federal District Court, Court of Claims, State Superior Court and Appeals to Ninth Circuit and the Court of Appeals in the Fourth District.
My firm has substantial experience in business litigation from breach of contract disputes to noncompete and nonsolicitation violations as well as misappropriation of trade secrets and fraud, Contact our offices at (949) 499-1975. We are committed to providing the LA, Orange County, Riverside and San Diego county areas with legal solutions at reasonable cost.
Effective estate and business planning is driven in large part being able to put in place a plan that minimizes taxes. Wrongly designed estate plans can result in a 55% tax on the gross estate. Putting in place proper business structure – C Corporations, S Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, General and Limited Partnerships, sole proprietorships can often determine the success or failure of an enterprise.
“I wish I had met Mr. LeBloch earlier in my business career. His legal skills in drafting contracts, structuring business transactions to minimize taxes, and aggressively litigating issues when they arise would have made me more successful in my early years.”
Herschel Hoopengarner
I met with several attorneys regarding the financial elder abuse of my deceased Mother. Each of these attorneys declined to take the case. I then spoke with Mr. LeBloch, who agreed that it was a difficult case to win, but winnable if properly presented to a jury. The case settled on the courthouse steps, so to speak, for a favorable six-figure amount.
Jerry Kobashi
“Attorney James LeBloch aggressively litigated the validity of my Mothers living trust. When the lower court initially ruled against me, he took the issue up on Appeal, won a reversal which ultimately resulted in me winning in the lower court proceeding.”
Silvia Mendoza
Oftentimes the IRS will target business owners and professional with criminal and civil fraud penalties as a way to make an example to other in a given community. Being accused of Tax Evasion and/or Civil Fraud can be a disaster in terms of personal reputation as well as result in Jail and costly penalties.
If you find yourself in this position or suspect that this is were an ongoing audit is headed, you have a lot at stake. You need an experienced veteran attorney to help walk you through these mined fields.
First rule – STOP ALL COMMUNICATIONS WITH IRS PERSONNEL. If criminal prosecution is a possibility, you would have received the warning that “You have the right to remain silent and anything you say can be held against you”. I’m here to tell you that in fact, everything you do say will be held against you ! What does this mean. It means that to the extent you talk with IRS personnel, they can take the witness stand at your trial and testify as to what you said and it comes into evidence as to the facts of the case. Hearsay is not an objection since it’s a party admission. In rare occasions, sometimes things you never said can be held against you…this can happen when the governments case shows weakness and the IRS personnel are under pressure to win. Don’t put yourself in this position– STOP ALL COMMUNICATIONS WITH ALL IRS PERSONNEL.
Second rule – CALL AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY. The only way to protect yourself is to communicate with the IRS through a veteran Attorney who knows the intracacies of Tax Fraud litigation. I AM THAT Attorney. Call me at (949) 499-1975. Your conversations with the Attorney are protected by the “Attorney Client Privilege”. This means all conversations with the Attorney are confidential. This also means, STOP SPEAKING TO YOUR ACCOUNTANT. These conversations are not privileged. To the extent that accounting services are required, the Attorney hires the Accountant, making the conversations with the accountant confidential and subject to the Attorney Work Product Privilege. Ignore these caveats and the chances for a successful resolution of a fraud investigation is jeopardized.
Contact our offices at (949) 499-1975. We are committed to providing the LA, Orange County, Riverside and San Diego county areas with legal solutions at reasonable cost. No fee initial consultation.
Alternatively, you can email us. We have found that oftentimes solutions to what is perceived are a major problem can be resolved relatively quickly with the right expertise. Simply double click the button below, provide a brief description of your issues and we will provide you within 24 hours. Our 27 years of legal experience will assure you an accurate evaluation of your situation. Once again, there is no fee for this service.
No matter how well and estate plan is originally drafted, there is always a risk that beneficiaries will exert undue influence over elderly individuals as their mental abilities begin to deteriorate. Isolation of the elder individual coupled with a vilifying of other beneficiaries are the first signs of undue influence. This can result in the outright theft of assets as well as changes trust provisions that disinherit other beneficiaries. Once control of the estate is achieved, oftentimes the elder individual is physically abused through neglect and inadequate medical and nursing care, hastening their demise.
There are significant penalties for elder abuse in California. In certain cases triple damages as well as punitive damages are available. Although Trust litigation is generally handled by the Probate Courts in California, one can bring a case for Elder abuse in the California Superior Courts and request that the case be heard by a jury. It is my experience that, oftentimes, the emotional distress experienced by family caused by the abusing family member will be better understood by a jury with a commensurate increase in financial awards for economic damages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.
This is specialized litigation. As the age of Americans increases, so as the potential for abuse. I’ve acquired substantial experience in this area in the last 10 years. I can get justice for you and your loved ones as well as preserve the integrity of the financial estate plan put in place by your parents. Call our firm at (949) 499-1975 to discuss your issues. There is no fee for the initial consultation.
Alternatively, you can email us. We have found that oftentimes solutions to what is perceived are a major problem can be resolved relatively quickly with the right expertise. Simply double click the button below, provide a brief description of your issues and we will provide you within 24 hours. Our 27 years of legal experience will assure you an accurate evaluation of your situation. Once again, there is no fee for this service.