Since earning a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in Taxation in1993, Mr. Sprecace has defended individual and corporatetaxpayers in disputes with the I.R.S., Colorado Department of Revenue,Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, and U.S. Department of Labor,both administratively and in state and federal courts. Mr. Sprecacehas successfully represented taxpayers before the I.R.S., the ColoradoDepartment of Revenue, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment incases involving:
employment tax;
the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty;
liens and levies;
business and individual tax return audits;
federal and state offers in compromise;
innocent spouse provisions;
residence and Colorado income tax issues;
Coloradosales and use tax;
the Coloradospecial mobile machinery tax; and
Coloradounemployment insurance and worker compensation insurance tax.
Mr.Sprecace’s business litigation experience includes representation of plaintiffsand defendants in federal and state trial courts and courts of appeal inmatters concerning:
contract disputes;
tort disputes;
construction disputes;
mechanics’ liens;
civil theft;
fraud and misrepresentation;
piercing the corporate veil;
the telephone consumer protection act;
securities and construction arbitration;
federal copyright laws;
bankruptcy; and
the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
Mr. Sprecace received his B.A. inPolitical Science from the University of Arizona. He was active in campus activities, andplayed “A-side” rugby on the Wildcat squad for 4 years. He graduated from Creighton University Schoolof Law in 1989, and was a member of the Creighton Law Review from 1987 through1989.
Mr. Sprecace is a member of the Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, and Connecticut(temporary) bar associations, and is licensed to practice before the U.S. TaxCourt, the 9th and 10th Circuit Courts of Appeals, andseveral other federal courts. Hepresently serves on the Colorado Board of Health, the Englewood Board of Adjustmentand Appeals, and on the Englewoodbench as an Associate Municipal Judge.
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 1993
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2007
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1990
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State: Nebraska
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Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax
IRS audit
David represented our Company and also personally during an IRS audit. He immediately relieved the IRS thumb on your back and resolved all audit issues. We would recommend David on anything needed for tax/IRS concerns.
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Excellent Tax Attorney
Mr. Sprecace provided my business through an audit of the IRS and saved us over $400,000. His fees are fair and he gets great results.
Posted by Darren | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Knowledgeable and Responsive
I have had to deal with several Lawyers in the last few years due to divorce and subsequent tax issues. I was fortunate enough to come across David via a recommendation of another attorney who wasn’t best suited to assist me. David got back to me quickly after I contacted him, reviewed my situation...
Posted by Drew | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax
IRS Audit
Nobody likes to get that letter in the mail regarding an IRS tax audit. Mr Sprecace was extremely professional and well informed. Mr Sprecace reduced the stress of an audit and had our best interest in mind until the case was closed. We were very pleased with the outcome of our case. I am very th...
Posted by Mitch | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Tax help
Dave has done a great job for me navigating my way through the IRS maze. He has helped with 941 tax issues and set up payment plans and has worked hard to make the IRS be fair. Dave does a great job giving you realistic results. I highly recommend his services.
"I have had the opportunity to get to know Dave through working with him at the Colorado Bar Association. I've also consulted with Dave on business and tax matters and have found him very knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Aug 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Sprecace is an exceptional attorney. I have been an attorney for 24 years and served as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney. However, even with all of that experience, I learn from his answers on Avvo each and every day. If you have the chance, hire him in an instant."
"Dave is an experienced competant attorney, he knows his way through IRS controversy procedures. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Sprecace is my go to source when it comes to tax questions. He's a straight shooter and at the same time, he's compassionate and understanding of the scenarios in which clients come to him needing help. A true star."
"For the last couple years, I have had the opportunity to work with Dave on the Solo/Small Firm Section Council of the Colorado Bar Association. Dave is very knowledgeable in his fields of practice and he gives freely of his time to our community. He is also a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is a seasoned legal practitioner and has the specialized skills to assist clients with business and tax law issues. David is also an active member of the CO Bar Association."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is knowledgable and personable. He represents his clients well. When I have a client needing assistance with tax issues, I am pleased to include David as one of my referrals."
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1987
Creighton University Law Review-Associate Staff, Creighton University School of Law
2004 - Present
Associate Municipal Judge, City of Englewood, Colorado
1994 - Present
Greater Denver Tax Counsel AssociationPresident
2012 - 2013
Colorado Bar Association, Solo Small Firm Practice SectionChair
2010 - 2011
Colorado Bar Association, Solo Small Firm Practice SectionBoard of Governors
2005 - 2009
Lincoln Club of ColoradoChair
2004 - 2005
City Club of DenverBoard Member and Secretary
1999 - 2001
SAFE ColoradoSecretary and Treasurer
1993
LL.M - Master of Laws
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Lawyers as Independent Contractors
2012
2009
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