$ 300-300 per hour
About Dana
Biography
I have a broad range of experience in all tax matters, including:
Tax planning for business transactions;
Tax controversies, including representing taxpayers in audits and negotiating installment payment plans and offers in compromise with the IRS and New York State; and
Trusts & estates.
I also have experience in corporate, partnership, LLC, and other related business law matters.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 23 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Dana Atchley, Attorney at Law
43 West 43rd Street, Suite 22, New York, NY, 10036
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"Attorney Atchley is one of the first attorneys that I had a pleasure of working with when I was admitted in New York. In fact, I have had the opportunity to see him assist his clients through difficult tax issues and cases. I have even consulted with him on a few cases which I was working on. He is intelligent and hardworking."
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"While too many lawyer endorsements on this site are bogus, in that the endorser does not know his subject, my endorsement of Mr. Atchley, whom I do not know, is due to his demonstrated competence and professionalism in dedicating his time to answers on this website. I would recommend him to anyone needing a tax attorney."
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"Mr. Atchley routinely provides comprehensive, accurate answers on Avvo. His activity on this board, in terms of both volume and excllenence is nothing short of amazing. I have no personal knowledge or relationship with Mr. Atchley. As a fellow tax attorney, I merely read his answers on Avvo from time-to-time. I endorse Mr. Atchley whole-heartedly."
Michael Goldstein
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Nov 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse attorney Dana Atchley. Active member in Avvo donating his time helping people with legal questions. Obviously has an excellent knowledge of the law. A respected member in our field."
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Jonathan Warrick
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Nov 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a strong knowledge of the law and regularly offers sound (free) legal advice on this site."
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Alan Brinkmeier
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Nov 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Dana is an asset to Avvo.com and the legal community. He takes the time to provide very helpful responses. He is a talent to use to solve your problems, too."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Atchley provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers."
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Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, The Law Practice of Dana Whitney Atchley
2010 - 2012
Of Counsel, The Law Offices of Donald G. Koch
2006 - 2009
Associate, Pryor Cashman, LLP
2004 - 2006
Associate, Feingold & Alpert, LLP
2001 - 2003
Associate, Schulte Roth & Zabel, LLP
Associations
New York County Lawyers' Association
Member
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
NYS Sales Tax Audit
Convinced auditors to drop most of the proposed additional assessments
Education
2004
New York University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
Notre Dame Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
1999
J. Legis
The Americans With Disabilities Act: You Can’t Honestly Believe
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a person have two tax liens against them? Or is it one lien with an updated amount?
08 Feb 2015
Q&A
Can a breeder force the buyer to spay or neuter the pet sold to the buyer in a contract.
07 Feb 2015
Q&A
Can I sue a previous employer for not withholding federal/state taxes on my paychecks?
07 Feb 2015