Lance Stodghill

Lance Stodghill

also known as William Lance Stodghill

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 28 years

Tax Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Tax

2002 Hoskins Drive, Houston, TX

About Lance

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Tax 100%

Tax controversies involving audits, litigation and collections.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Stodghill & Allie, LLP

2002 Hoskins Drive, Houston, TX, 77080

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Lance Stodghill's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ashley | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax

A lawyer on your side.

Audits are messy, but when the IRS accuses you of Employee Misclassification - the mess is more than you can handle. Lance is helpful, honest and kind. His inside knowledge of the IRS code and process is priceless. His staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Lance and his team not only de...fended my case and won but he has continued to provide guidance to make sure I remain aboveboard. He cares about his clients (and from what I can tell people in general) and his actions prove that it isn't just the firm's tag line but a core value. I hope you never need a tax attorney, but if you do I cannot recommend a better one than Lance.

Posted by Dan | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Straight Shooter - Great Value

Lance and his team have helped me to solve tax issues related to a business when my partner failed to follow the law. I have also referred others to Lance and team – they have been satisfied by the result. Lance spent several years at the IRS, not as an agent, but as an attorney taking cases to Fede...ral court. He knows the system, he knows the players and he knows how to make it work for you. Here is the hardest - but best - part of working with Lance: He is a straight shooter who won't waste your time or waste your money or raise your hopes while pursuing a strategy he knows can't be won. He'll tell you the honest truth upfront because he truly cares that his clients achieve the best possible result. You're up against the IRS? This is your guy. This is your team.

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Lance Stodghill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephanie Harp

Tax lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lance has provided effective and impactful advice and guidance to many referred clients. His knowledge, wisdom and effectiveness in Tax litigation are unsurpassed."

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Justen Barks

Tax lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Stodghill has an impressive breadth of experience in tax and corporate matters. He has the ability to efficiently explain and outlined complex areas of tax law in a way that non-tax lawyers and clients can easily digest and understand."

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Courtney Cox

Tax lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the privilege to work with Lance early in my career. He is an extremely knowledgeable tax attorney with a wealth of experience in advocating for his clients. Lance would be my first recommendation to anyone with a tax controversy or tax litigation issue."

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Justen Barks

Intellectual property lawyer

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Stephanie Harp

Litigation lawyer

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Edwin Sullivan

Employment and labor lawyer

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Derek Matta

Tax lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2010

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2009

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Stodghill & Allie, LLP

2019 - 2021

Adjunct Professor, South Texas College Of Law

2007 - 2015

Shareholder, W. Lance Stodghill, P.C.

2007 - 2009

Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis

1999 - 2007

Senior Attorney, Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel

1997 - 1999

Attorney, Nistico & Crouch, P.C.

Associations

Houston Bar Association, Taxation Section

Houston Bar Association, Entertainment and Sports Law Section

Houston Bar Association, AIDS Outreach Committee

2008 - 2017

Houston CPA Society IRS - Practitioner Study Group

Member and Former Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

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Education

1997

University of Houston

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1997

University of Houston

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of New Orleans

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Handling Your First (or Next) Tax Case

Common Tax Issues/Cases You Should Know

2019

Houston Bar Association CLE

Tax Problems of the Rich and Famous - College Admissions Scandal Edition

2018

Texas Society of Enrolled Agents - Greater Houston Chapter CE

Offer in Compromise - Effective Tax Administration and Special Circumstances

2018

Houston Bar Association, Entertainment and Sports Law Section

Tax Problems of the Rich and Famous

2017

Texas Society of Enrolled Agents - Greater Houston Chapter CE

All Things Collection (IRS) - The Fun Begins

2017

Nextseed Crowdfunding Lunch and Learn Two Pitfalls for Small Businesses: Attorneys and the IRS

2016

Nuts and Bolts of Handling a Pro Bono Case in US Tax Court

IRS Collection Issues After Tax Court

2015

Texas Society of Enrolled Agents - Greater Houston Chapter CE

IRS Issues After the Return is Filed

2014

Texas Society of Enrolled Agents - Greater Houston Chapter CE

The IRS Before, During and After Marriage

2010

UH Law Center Career Services

Shingle and a Laptop - Starting a Law Firm

2008

Houston Northwest Bar Association CLE

Recovering Attorney's Fees and Costs from the IRS

2008

Houston Bar Association

Understanding the Listed Transaction Penalty under IRC §6707A

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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