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Bruce Givner

Bruce Givner

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 60% Estate Planning
    32 years
  • 30% Tax
    32 years
  • 10% Employee Benefits
    32 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($500-$550/hour)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check

Contact Information
  • Bruce Givner, A Professional Corporation
    12100 Wilshire Boulevard
    Suite 445
    Los Angeles, CA 90025
    310-207-●●●● - show
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About me: My practice is about 60% estate tax planning and 40% income tax planning. Estate tax planning is different than "estate planning": estate planning determines "... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-05-05 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My wife and I met with Bruce Givner to establish a family trust. Bruce and his colleagues were extremely competent, and they provided the... more
5 star rating

“Bruce is the most professional lawyer that really makes his clients feel comfortable and explains things on al levels.”

Posted by: Jeremy, 2008-05-01 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Bruce Givner is the most intelligent lawyer I have ever met and dealt with. His knowledge goes beyond all expectations and his experience within his... more

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2 endorsements

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Robin Mashal

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Robin Mashal , Los Angeles (CA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 33 years since Bruce Givner was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Shareholder at Bruce Givner, A Professional Corporation 1994–present
Partner at Grayson, Givner & Wolfe 1989–1994
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
New York University School of Law Tax LL.M - Master of Laws 1977
Columbia University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1976
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 1982

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Section of Taxation, Exempt Organizations Committee American Bar Association 2008–present
Section of Taxation, Employee Benefits Committee American Bar Association 2008–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: If two siblings inherit a house from their...
Bruce's answer: First, you ask "must they pay taxes on market value even if they live in house?" To be clear, if... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Countryside Limited Partnership: Pro-Taxpayer Decision Despite Economic Substance Attack California Tax Lawyer 2008
Preparer Penalties: Toughened Standard, Increased Penalties Impact Financial Service Professionals Journal of Financial Service Professionals 2008
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Cases
Title:
L&B Pipe & Supply Company v. Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
Practice Area:
Tax
Outcome:
Did not have to pay tax on $2.6 million of income
Description:
IRS treated $2.6 million of compensation paid by this C corporation as a dividend, meaning it was "unreasonable" compensation. The result would have...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Current Aggressive IRS And FTB Audits Beverly Hills Bar Association Tax Section 2009
Estate And Financial Planning For A Cataclysmic Economy L.A. Chapter of the California CPA Society 2009
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