Igor Drabkin

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 75% Tax
    14 years
  • 20% Tax Fraud / Tax Evasion
    14 years
  • 5% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
    14 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($400-$450/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin
    315 S. Beverly Drive
    Suite 515
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212
    Office: 310-550-6200
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Languages Spoken

  • Russian

About Me

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January 24, 2012: Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin tax law partners Gary Slavett and Igor Drabkin were featured today by CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront program regarding Mitt Romney’s tax returns released this morning.  Gary and Igor were a part of the team that rev

Igor S. Drabkin is a principal of Holtz, Slavett Drabkin, A Professional Law Corporation. Igor devotes his skills and experience to representation of clients... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Igor is a Trusted Advisor”

Posted by: Colleen, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I am extremely happy with Igor Drabkin. Given my personal situation, I have been working with several attorney's and Igor is the best. He is very... more
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5 star rating

“Great Tax attorney”

Posted by: a Tax client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Sensitive to cost/benefit of arguing with IRS, kept me informed, monitored costs every step of the way.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


John D. Faucher

I worked in the same office with Igor for several years at the Office of Chief Counsel of IRS. Igor was very knowledgeable and competent in that... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Faucher , Westlake Village (CA), 2 months ago
Hussein Ali Chahine

Mr. Drabkin is a talented attorney that handles cases aggressively while producing great results for his clients. Mr. Drabkin is a tremendous... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Hussein Chahine , Pasadena (CA), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since Igor Drabkin was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1998 02/06/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University 2001–present
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney at United States Attorney's Office, Tax Division 2000–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Pepperdine Univ SOL Law JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude 1998
California St Univ Northridge Finance BS - Bachelor of Science 1995

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2012
Rising Star Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Executive Committee Beverly Hills Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section 2007-present
Member Beverly Hills Bar Association, Taxation Section 2007-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 25 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
3 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
9 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
IRS Posts New Frequently Asked Questions for the 2011 OVDI Program HSD Tax Law Blog 2011
IRS to Continue Enforcement of Foreign Accounts HSD Tax Law Blog 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Latest FBAR Voluntary Disclosure and Impending FATCA Reporting Duties Strafford Publications Webinar 2012
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts: Preparing for 2011 Filings Strafford Publications Webinar 2010
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