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5.0 /5.0
32 Client Reviews
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Maureen Leah Hawkins
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About Maureen
Biography
Northwestern University School of Law (Chicago) (Summa Cum Laude), Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), Harvard Law (Summa Cum Laude), University of Michigan Medical - Statistics (Ann Arbor, Michigan) (Summa Cum Laude), Stanford University Graduate School of Business (4.0/4.0 GPA). Career: Research Assistant at University of Michigan Medicine, Law School to Law Professor, as Judicial Law Clerk To Law Professor and Law Dean, at top 10 accounting firm Baker Tillly, Legal/Accounting Textbook Author at Agate Publishing, and Tax Attorney/Accounting Expert at YMCA International Services. Defense Trial Attorneys Chair, Maureen paid for her entire education while working full-time during her entire life. Maureen is a Quantitative Analyst, using mathematical and statistical methods to analyze financial markets and solve complex financial problems.
Northwestern University School of Law (Summa Cum Laude) (Chicago), Harvard Law Cambridge, Massachusetts (Summa Cum Laude), Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), University of Michigan Medical-Statistics (Summa Cum Laude), Stanford Graduate School of Business (4.0/4.0 GPA).
Northwestern University School of Law (Summa Cum Laude) (Chicago), Harvard Law Cambridge, Massachusetts (Summa Cum Laude), Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), University of Michigan Medical-Statistics (Summa Cum Laude), Stanford Graduate School of Business (4.0/4.0 GPA).
Northwestern University School of Law (Summa Cum Laude) (Chicago), Harvard Law Cambridge, Massachusetts (Summa Cum Laude), Georgetown Law (Summa Cum Laude), University of Michigan Medical-Statistics (Summa Cum Laude), Stanford Graduate School of Business (4.0/4.0 GPA).
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
75%
Tax
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 24 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Saved $20,000
This is the best attorney - thank you Attorney Hawkins you made my day. I saved $20,000!
Posted by Charlie | July 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Charlie Dees, MD
Maureen did an outstanding job. My problem with the IRS was fixed promptly and I did not have to pay any interest fees. I would highly recommend her and the whole offer tax team: Joe, Josh, and Amber. The experience exceeded my hopes and expectations.
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Experience
Honors
2026
Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell® Preeminent Rating - Taxation
2026
Peer Review Rated 5 out of 5 - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Best Lawyers - Taxation, Chicago Magazine
2026
Client Champion Platinum Award - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Client Champion Gold Award - Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Client Champion Gold Award - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Outstanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2025
Best Lawyer - Taxation, Chicago Magazine
2025
Client Champion Platinum Award - Taxation, Lawyers.com
2025
Peer Review Rated - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Martindale-Hubbell - Taxation, Peer Review Rated 5 out of 5
2025
Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell® - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Client's Choice - Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Outstanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2023
Lawyers of Distinction - Tax Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Most Valuable Attorney - Taxation, Above the Bar Awards
2022
Outstanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2022
Most Socially Conscious Attorney - Taxation, Above the Bar Awards
2021
Outstanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2020
GPA award for 4.0/4.0 GPA in Mathematics - Taxation, International Honour Society
2020
Oustanding Service in Taxation, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
2020
Tax Attorney of the Year - Taxation, Above the Bar Awards
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Senior Counsel and Head of Tax Litigation, Handler Law, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
United States Tax CourtAttorney Member
2015 - Present
United States District CourtAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationCorporate and Association Counsel Division
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationTaxation Section
2015 - Present
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsAICPA Member
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionAttorney Member
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionAttorney Member
2015 - Present
ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)Attorney Member
Education
2020
Georgetown University Law Center
Summa Cum Laude - Washington, District of Columbia
2020
Harvard University Law School
Summa Cum Laude - Cambridge, Massachusetts
2020
Northwestern University School of Law
Summa Cum Laude - Chicago, Illinois
2020
The Graduate School at Northwestern University
Summa Cum Laude - Chicago, Illinois
2020
Northwestern University
Summa Cum Laude - Evanston, Illinois
2020
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Summa Cum Laude 4.0/4.0 GPA - Stanford, California
2020
University of Michigan Medicine - Statistics
Summa Cum Laude - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Speaking Engagements
2025
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2024
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2023
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2022
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2021
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2020
International Association of Defense Trial Lawyers
All legal topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
2020
Baker Tilly US
All accounting topics
Publications
2020
Agate Publishing, Evanston, Illinois
Legal /Accounting Content Expert/Writer
2020
Agate Publishing, Evanston, Illionis
Legal /Accounting Content Expert/Writer
2020
Agate Publishing, Evanston, Illinois
Legal /Accounting Content Expert/Writer
2020
Agate Publishing, Evanston, Illinois
Legal /Accounting Content Expert/Writer
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA weekly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA weekly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA weekly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA weekly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA monthly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA monthly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA monthly
2020
Business Lawyer
Government Contracts - YMCA monthly
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are the dodgers allowed to keep your money and not allow you to see the game at all?
02 Jul 2025
Q&A
Annuity ?
01 Jul 2025
Q&A
How do I go about seeking legal action on the IRS for not providing my tax return money?
02 Jul 2025