$ 300-300 per hour
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Everett R. Buck
also known as Rhett Buck
About Everett
Biography
He is married to Barbara Coffman, daughter of Lt. (USN) & Mrs. Henry B. and Dado Coffman of Houston, Texas, resides in Houston, and is a member St. Martin's Episcopal Church. A former Marine Captain, paratrooper and naval aviator (A6E), and designated Military Finance Officer who after military service became a CPA and attorney.
Federal, State, and local taxation, Business Law and Probate/Estate.
Bankruptcy tax issues only.
Business consulting, formation, entity choices, contracts, buy-sell, mergers, notes payable, business tax issues.
Trusts, minor trusts, spendthrift trusts, estate trusts, estate taxes, gifts, gift taxes, tax returns
Probate wills, heirships, testamentary trusts, estate planning, prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, occasional will contests
Tax returns, audits, appeals, Offers, Innocent Spouse, tax problems, US Tax Court, county and state tax courts (SOAH), bankruptcy tax issues, state franchise and sales tax
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Tax
35%
Business
20%
Estate Planning
20%
Probate
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 33 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
E. Rhett Buck, Attorney-CPA
(713) 636-5069
Unknown
3730 Kirby Drive Suite 1200, Houston, TX, 77098-3985
bucklawfirm.comLaw Offices of Everett R. Buck
(713) 868-6157
Fax
(713) 636-5069
Mobile
3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, TX, 77098
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Everett R. Buck's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 27 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Tax lien removed
I was skeptical about being able to remove a Federal tax lien Voss filed on 6 different properties. Rhett gathered all necessary documents, organization, tax returns, all federal filings, and proved it was filed erroneously on me. He followed through with the IRS weekly. Once Rhett was able to r...
Posted by Marina | November 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Non Profit Organization
I consulted with Attorney Buck regarding a tax reporting error with the IRS through the non profit organization I was working with in 2018. He took the time to listen and put me at ease with his professionalism and evident experience with issues like mine. He took over my case and handled all furth...
Posted by Mike | July 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Business owner
We have been working with Attorney Buck for some time now to resolve some difficult IRS tax issues. Attorney Buck was very knowledgeable about our tax issues and helped us sort through the complicated process of fixing it. He successfully helped us obtain an affordable payment plan and we are very sa...
Posted by Charles | July 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Former small business owner
I was referred to Attorney Buck by a former client. I was an owner of a small Health care business. I was experiencing IRS Tax issues associated with my small business and was in need of professional legal representation to assist me with these issues. Attorney Buck provided me with the professional ...
Posted by Ruthie | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Home Health Agency Administrator
I was referred to Attorney Buck because I was the administrator of a Home Health Agency. Because of the strict accounting system required by the medical Profession I needed Professional assistance for accounting. Attorney Buck came to my rescue and has provided expert professional services. Addition...
Everett R. Buck's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Rhett on the successful re-organization of a small Texas business through Chapter 11 in the Bankruptcy Court. He is detail-oriented, thorough, and knowledgeable. Rhett gets the job done. On tax matters in particular, Rhett tops my list of Houston attorneys to whom I'd be confident referring clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I clerked for Mr. Buck during law school so I know first hand his expertise in tax and bankruptcy law. He diligently serves his clients with great attention and care."
"I endorse this lawyer. His answers on the forums are very helpful and a good step in obtaining information."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have followed his replies on AVVO and he his knowledge of the law is exceptional. I would have no hesitation in referring clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Buck is an excellent tax attorney and well-regarded by his peers in Texas"
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen several answers Mr. Buck has left on the AVVO website. He demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the law, as well as keen insight. He offers excellent advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have followed this attorney's answers to questions on AVVO and they are consistently top-notch replies providing great value to the questioner."
"I have followed this attorney's answers to questions on AVVO. I find them well thought out, correct and useful. I endorse this attorney and will refer him clients in Houston when possible."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rhett is a very competent lawyer and is extremely dilligent. Whenever you have a tax matter he's the to go person. He's been a great source and help for many of my clients who have the need to consult with a tax attorney when they're in trouble or how to stay out of trouble."
"Everett is a very knowledgeable tax attorney. He also has a very good grasp of immigration issues, as well as massive assortment of knowledge when it comes to Texas law. For a long time, there were more people from TX asking questions on Avvo then there were answering questions. It is great to get that definitive answer out of Texas, and Everett gives it. And with some of the questions, a tax attorney this far north wouldn't even have exposure to many of the issues that Mr. Buck sees."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known Rhett since law school. We were both members of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. I refer my friends and family members to Rhett when they have a bankruptcy problem or IRS problem."
Eric Grimm
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Cert Appreciation VITA Nonresident Site Mgr, IRS
2006
Outstanding Member in Public Practice, Houston Society of CPAs
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Attorney - CPA, E Rhett Buck Attorney CPA
Associations
1999 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember Tax Section
1999 - Present
American Association of Attorney-Certified Public AccountantsMember - Houston Chapter
1991 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember - Tax Section
1985 - Present
Texas Society of Certified Public AccountantsMember
1985 - Present
Houston Chapter of Certified Public AccountantsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Watson v. Commissioner, USTC Summ 2014-108
Taxpayer wins 86% of contested deductions
Barton v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2005-97 (U.S. Tax Court, May 3, 2005)
Taxpayer wins
Guest v. Cochran, 993 S.W.2d 397, (Tex App – Houston 14th Dist, 1999)
Client wins
Education
1991
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Texas, Austin
M.P.A
1977
Pepperdine University
M.S.A
1971
University of Texas, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Wednesday Tax Forum
Bankruptcy Tax Issues: Federal Income Tax
2014
Houston HLVP Seminar
2014 Federal Tax Update
2014
Houston CPA Society
Non-resident Income tax returns 1040NR
2014
Animal Law Section
Deduction of Unreimbursed Charitable Volunteers Expenses
2013
Houston Enrolled Agent Society
Bankruptcy Tax Issues: Federal Income Tax
2013
Houston Attorney CPA Association
Income Tax Update for Individuals and Small Business
2012
Houston Tax Forum
2011 Individual / Small Business Tax Changes
2012
Houston CPA Society
Income Taxes for Nonresident Aliens
2012
Charitable Contributions of Volunteers Unreimbursed Expenses
Deducting Unreimbursed Expenses of Volunteers
2011
American Association of Attorney Certified Public Accountants
2011 Income Tax Changes
2010
Texas CPA Tax Expo
Bankruptcy Taxes for Individuals and Small Business
2009
Houston Bar Association CLE
Income Tax Issues for Lawyers
2006
HC-TSCPA
Tax Calendar 2006 for Individuals and Texas Business Entities
2005
Texas State Bar Tax Section
Representing Non-Filers
2004
HC-TSCPA
Property Tax Legal Defenses
2002
Houston Tax Forum
Tax Simplification Policy and Proposals
2002
Houston Tax Forum
S Corporation Franchise Tax Conversions After Rev. Proc. 99-51
1999
Houston Bar Association
Update on Houston IRS District
1990
Houston Certified Public Accountants Forum
Estate Annuity Valuation
Publications
2015
State Bar of Texas HVLP
IRS Administrative Appeals
2015
Houston CPA Society
Nonresident Taxation Issues
2015
American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
Individual Tax Update
2014
Houston Bar Association
Deduction of Contributions by Charitable Organization Volunteers
2014
Wednesday Tax Forum, Houston
Bankruptcy Tax Issues
2014
American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
2014 Individual and Small Business Tax Update
2013
AICPA Individual Income Tax Video Course
2013 Individual Income Tax Update
2012
AICPA Individual Income Tax Video Course
2012 Individual Income Tax Update
2011
AICPA Individual Income Tax Course
Individual Income Tax Video Course
2011
AICPA Individual Income Tax Course
Individual Income Taxes
1998
Daily Court Review
Tax Law Issues
1996
Texas Law Reporter
Tax Law Tips
1995
Texas Law Reporter
Tax Law Tips
1994
Thompson Publication
Choice of Entity and Business Formation
1992
Today's CPA
Coping with New Texas Taxes
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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