Scott M Estill

Scott M Estill

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 37 years

Tax Lawyer at Morrison, CO
Practice Areas: Tax

PO Box 274, Morrison, CO

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Tax 100%

Tax- available for tax consultations on IRS audits and defense, collections, civil trials and tax planning. I am not currently handling any individual cases but available for consultation only.

37 years | 2,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 31 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Scott M Estill PC

PO Box 274, Morrison, CO, 80465

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Scott M Estill's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2012

Expert Tax Attorney

I too have had the pleasure of working with Scott and was extremely impressed with his knowledge and his personable nature. He was very accessible and generous with his time, giving me expert advise and insight into a very high profile tax case. I would recommend him for the most complex of cases.

Posted by Stephanie | November 9, 2011

Best Attorney I Know!

I have acted as Scott Estill's law partner for 8 years. He is one of the most ethical, knowledgeable, and experienced tax attorneys I know. I have gained great insight and knowledge from Scott over the years regarding the IRS and general tax issues. I also like to call Scott a good friend, as he is a... very nice and compassionate person. Our clients love him!

Posted by John | October 29, 2011

Highly recommended!

Scott assisted my wife and me in finding our way through several years worth of complicated tax problems. He was very personable, pleasant, understandable and consistently responded to each round of our questions and issues with direct, concise, knowledgeable answers. Most importantly, the assistan...ce was ultimately very valuable as we obtained a better than expected resolution to our case. After initially working with a different set of lawyers on our issues and finding them to be particularly ineffectual, Scott was just what we needed. We're happy to highly recommend him!

Posted by Bill | October 27, 2011

At the Top of his Field

Scott has represented me in tax matters for many years and, as a retired attorney myself, I can say without hesitation that he is at the top of his field in terms of expertise, honesty, responsiveness and ability.

Posted by Dusty | October 26, 2011

Empowering and Engaging

For the past 5 years, I have worked with Scott Estill in his capacity as tax counsel across several platforms. Scott has assisted my husband and I in safeguarding our personal income taxes and was integral in helping me set up my small business safely and affordably from the start. He even took on d...oing some consulting with a non-profit I’m on the Board of Directors of. Scott takes one of the most complicated (albeit nerve-racking) subjects: saving money on taxes and makes it understandable and less intimidating. Scott is a true professional, yet approachable and encouraging, meaning that he never makes my lack of understanding an issue. His knowledge, wisdom and personable approach to taxes is impeccable.

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Scott M Estill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erik Morlang

Tax lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Scott for many years and have found him to be nothing short of an exceptional tax attorney and person. His attention to detail and working knowledge of IRS procedures are invaluable."

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Steven Schroeder

Tax lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. I have reviewed many of his posts and the information provided is informative and accurate."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2007

Named 1 of Top 5 Tax Books Available (Wall Street Journal)!, Tax This! An Insider's Guide to Standing up to the IRS

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Hearing Officer, Jefferson County Colorado

1995 - Present

Owner, Scott M Estill PC

2003 - 2015

Partner, Estill & Long, LLC

1991 - 1995

Trial Attorney, US Department of Treasury

1989 - 1991

Judicial Clerk, Honorable Lawrence D. Inglis

1988 - 1989

Judicial Clerk, Honoral Robert McLaren

Associations

2010 - Present

Multiple Non Profits

Board Member

1998 - Present

Jefferson County Liquor Licensing Commission

Hearing Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

Sorrentino v. United States

Win

Peterman v. Commissioner

Win

Steines v. Commissioner

Win

Van Zelst v. Commissioner

Win

Gaylen v. Commissioner

Lost

Holowinski v. Commissioner

Part Win/Part Loss

Wenz. v. Commissioner

Win

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Education

1988

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor with High Honors

1983

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Protect Wealth

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2016

Protect Wealth

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2016

Protect Wealth

Tax Planning for 2016

2015

Protect Wealth

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2015

Protect Wealth

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2015

Protect Wealth

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2015

Protect Wealth

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2014

Your Castle

Real estate tax strategies

2014

Trader's Edge Live

Stock Market Tax Planning

2014

ICG

Real Estate Tax Update

2014

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2014

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2014

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2013

Your Castle

Real Estate Tax Strategies

2013

Trader's Edge Live

Investments and Tax Planning

2013

Trader's Edge Live

Tax Traders and Investors

2013

ICG

Real Estate Tax Strategies

2013

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2013

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2013

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2013

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2013

2 Day Tax Bootcamp

Tax Planning

2012

Trader's Edge Live

Tax Planning for Investors

2012

ICOR

Real estate tax reduction strategies

2012

ICG Expo

Real estate tax planning strategies

2012

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2012

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2012

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2011

Tax Strategies and Solutions, Inc.

Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors

2011

Real Estate Investor Success Summit

Top Ten Tax Issues for Real Estate Businesses

2011

Cash Flow

Taxes for Traders

2011

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation issues for Small Businesses

2011

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2011

3 Day Asset Protection Summit

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2011

3 Day Asset Protection

Taxation issues for Small Businesses

2011

2 Day Tax Boot Camp

Taxes for Businesses and Investors

2010

Tax Strategies and Solutions

Taxes for Small and Home-Based Businesses

2010

Tax Strategies and Solutions

Tax Strategies for Small Business Owners

2010

Tax Strategies and Solutions

Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors

2010

Tax Strategies and Solutions

Taxes for Small Business and Real Estate Owners

2010

3 Day Asset Protection

Tax Issues for Small Businesses

2010

3 Day Asset Protection

Taxation issues for Small Businesses

2010

3 Day Asset Protection

Taxation issues for Small Businesses

2009

Tax Strategies and Solutions

Taxes for Small Businesses

2009

Real Estate Investors

Taxes and Real Estate Investors

2009

National Medical Foundation Asset Protection

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2009

National Medical Foundation

Tax Issues for Small Businesses

2009

National Medical Foundation

Tax Issues for Small Businesses

2009

National Medical Foundation

Taxation Issues for Small Businesses

2009

M-5 Event

Taxes and Real Estate Investors/Professionals

2009

3 Day Asset Protection

Taxation issues for Small Businesses

Publications

2014

Tax Reduction Workshop Tax Reduction Workshop

2012

An Insider's Guide to Standing up to the IRS Tax This!

2011

for Small Businesses The Tax Compliance Guide

2010

Tax Strategies and Solutions Tax Deduction Business Kit

Languages

English

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