Brianne Garrettson Desellier

Brianne Garrettson Desellier

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 14 years

Tax Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Tax, Business

401 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Brianne

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 14 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Crowe Horwath, LLP

401 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333014230

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Brianne Garrettson Desellier's Reviews

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Posted by Tim | June 30, 2013 | Tax

Exceptional Lawyer!

Brianne is an exceptional lawyer. She has a truly brilliant legal mind and a confident and relaxed demeanor that put me at ease from the outset of my case. I was facing nearly $200,000 in IRS back taxes and penalties. Brianne did her homework and was able to get all of the taxes excluded under an ...exception and the penalties thrown out before getting to trial. Highly recommended!

Posted by Jeremy | November 11, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Total Satisfaction!

I have always had a fear of involvement with lawyers, but I was facing a major corporation and getting nowhere. Nervously, I contacted Brianne DeSellier and she immediately put me at ease with her calm, confident manner. She told me exactly what she would do and what I should expect. During negoti...ations she kept me informed on the progress of my claim. In the end she accomplished everything she said she would do and I could not be happier with the outcome. I would highly recommend Ms. DeSellier to anyone needing a lawyer.

Posted by Lance | May 24, 2012 | Tax

Excellent Job

Ms Desellier helped me regarding a back tax issue. She was accurate and realistic in her approach and assessment of the issue. What began as the IRS demanding $30,000.00 ended with a $47.00 payment. During the process she continually kept me up to date as to procedure, and explained all in an easy... to understand manner. I recommend her for her professional attitude and knowledge.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2012 | Tax

Smart, knowledgeable & HONEST.

I contacted Miss DeSellier regarding a sales tax matter after reading an article that she had written. She was extremely well-versed in the tax law. More importantly, she was honest. She spent time to listen to my tax issue and then told me she would discuss it with the sales tax expert in her off...ice and get back to me. When she called back she explained that she and the sales tax expert felt that the firm (Crowe Horwath) would be more than willing to challenge Florida's assessment against me if that's what I wanted, but that the chances of success were small so they were concerned that I would end up owing the tax to Florida in addition to a fee to the firm. This type of candor is hard to find these days. I will definitely go back to Brianne and Crowe Horwath to handle my tax matters.

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Krista Thompson

Tax lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brianne is a brilliant attorney. I have had the honor of working with her and not only is she the most diligent attorney I have yet to meet, she is also incredibly humble, and easy to speak with. When you work with Brianne you recognize she is the highest caliber attorney in practice today, yet possesses an extraordinary capacity to relate to each and every person she meets. Brianne gives her absolute best to everything she does, and remarkably excels in every way. She is truly one of a kind, she is one of the best, and it is an honor to know her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Highest Grade Award - Admiralty & Maritime Law, St. Thomas University School of Law

2011

Highest Grade Award - Real Estate Transactions, St. Thomas University School of Law

2011

Highest Grade Award - Real Estate Development & Finance, St. Thomas University School of Law

2011

Highest Grade Award - Constitutional Law, St. Thomas University School of Law

2011

Highest Grade Award - Criminal Procedure, St. Thomas University School of Law

2011

Highest Grade Award - Tax, St. Thomas University School of Law

2010

Highest Grade Award - Civil Procedure, St. Thomas University School of Law

2010

Highest Grade Award - Real Property Law, St. Thomas University School of Law

2010

Highest Grade Award - Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility, St. Thomas University School of Law

2010

Highest Grade Award - Criminal Law, St. Thomas University School of Law

2009

Highest Grade Award - Torts, St. Thomas University School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

National Tax Office, Crowe Horwath LLP

2010 - 2011

Taxpayer Advocate, St. Thomas University Tax Clinic

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

Associations

2012 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

No Value

2012 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2012 - Present

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2012 - Present

Broward County Consumer Protection Board

Board Member

2011 - Present

Legal Aid Service of Broward County

Pro Bono Attorney

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Taxable Cancellation of Debt

Win - cancelled debt excluded from income; penalties and interest waived

Property Damage by Contractor

Win - client received appraised value of artwork

IRS Penalties & Interest

Win - penalties and interest waived

Improper Withholding

Win - maximum withholding allowed was 25%

Mischaracterization of Employment Status for Tax Purposes

Win - financial institution cancelled 1099-MISC and issued W-2 in its place

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Education

2012

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2011

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Miami

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2017

Tax Executives Institute (TEI) Earnings & Profits Analysis

2015

CNN Legal View

Settlement of Police Brutality Case

2014

2014

2014

Good Morning America High Profile Celebrity Chef Trial

2013

Morning Edition - NPR

Defense of Marriage Act - Unconstitutionality

2013

2013

2013

2013

ABC World News Motive - Impact at Trial

2012

2012

2012

Nancy Grace Show Criminal Intent

2012

2012

Nancy Grace Show Murder vs. Manslaughter

2012

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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