$ 425-500 per hour
Richard M. Colombik
About Richard
Biography
I am both an Attorney and a Certified Public Accountant. I maintain both licenses and have worked not only for the world's largest accounting firms, but also on the tax staff of one of the world's wealthies families. I have charied Bar Association committies on Taxation, as well as Estate planning and Probate. I am a sought after lecturer on taxation and have spoken before CPA socieities, Bar (Law) Associations and Professional groups, in variouls points of the country. I have hosted radio shows on taxation and planning that were at one time syndicated in various parts of the US!
I have been interviewed by as far ranging shows as National Public Radio and also appeared in the National Law Journal in an article on who does the Nation's top tax lawyers tax returns! I have also been publised well over 100 times and have written chapters in bokks on taxation as well as estate and entity planning.
Our expertise is in representing owners of closely held businesses for tax defense as well as tax planning. We have fought the IRS, the Illinois Department of Revenue as well as cases in many states.
We seek to do our best for each and every client and are honored to represent each and every client.
If you need help in business planning, income tax planning, estate planning or IRS defense, Call us!
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Richard M. Colombik, JD, CPA
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Tax
55%
46 years | 14,000 cases
Business
25%
46 years | 10,000 cases
Estate Planning
20%
46 years | 1,200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 45 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1980
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1999
Location
Richard M. Colombik & Associates PC
1000 E. Woodfield road, Suite 233, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
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Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Brilliant legal and tax mind
I had a tax planning issue from stock options from my business. I was referred by my attorney to Mr. Colombik as he said, he is the guy. Well I was a bit skeptical as I was concerned about costs and taxes. Well Mr. Colombik showed me how I could plan my income to reduce my overall taxes and time t...
Posted by Viktor | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Thank You Richard
Best Lawyer My Firm Ever Hired I own a small business and had asked other attorneys my firm has used for a reference. I was told that Richard Colombik is one of the finest, brightest and most well respected tax lawyers in the country. The referral sources were correct, He is the best! My money is on...
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Thank You Mr. Colombik
My family had an overwhelming tax problem. We had hired one of the TV places to solve our problem and they only took our money. I did not know where to turn as I did not want my friends to know the trouble I was in. I finally asked one of the well established people at my church and he referred me...
Posted by Sarah | November 07, 2010 | Corporate & Incorporation
Best Tax Lawyer in the Country
Richards intelligence and experience is far greater than any other attorney I have dealt with in 20 years. His CPA and accounting background along with his experience in complicated business structures has been a value to my business.
Posted by Viktor | December 16, 2009 | Tax
Best Lawyer My Firm Ever Hired
I own a small business and had asked other attorneys my firm has used for a refernce. I was told that Richard Colombik is one of the finest, brightest and most well respected tax lawyers in the country. The referral sources were correct, He is the best! My money is on this guy every time. He does...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1999.
Suspension issued in IL, 1999
updated on 03/14/2010Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2002
2002 Finalist Illinois, Ernst & Young
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Governor, Northwest Suburban Bar Association
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Distinguished Service Award,
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TAx Law, Leading Illinois Attorneys
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Senior Partner, Richard M. colombik & Assocaites PC
1980 - 1982
Tax Manager, Deloitte & Touche
1976 - 1978
Tax Accountant for billionaire Family, Henry Crown & Co.
Associations
1990 - 2007
American Association of Attorney-Certified Public AccountantsLiasion to the Washington Office of the IRS
Education
1980
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude
1977
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Certified Public Accountant
1975
University of Colorado - Boulder
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
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Income Tax Updates
Income Tax Updates
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DuPage County Bar Association
Asset Protection Planning
Publications
2004
Illinois State Bar Association
Advantageous uses of LLC's
2002
American Bar Association publication
Investing in Turbulent Times
2002
Illinois State Bar Association
The Last Tax Shelter
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Chicago Life Magazine
Asset Protection Planning
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Talking to the Boss
Is there a free lunch
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Illinois State Bar
Joint Income Tax Return after IRS Substitute Return
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Experience Magazine
The Savvy Investor
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American Association of Attorney CPA
Assett Protection that Really Works
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Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Tax Brief Column
Activity
Legal Answers