Lucas Padilla Frei

Lucas Padilla Frei

also known as Lucas P. Frei

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 10 years

Tax Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning

3101 N Central Avenue, Suite 1500, Phoenix, AZ

About Lucas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Tax 90%

Tax planning, consulting, preparation, and resolution for individuals and small businesses.

11 years

90%
Estate Planning 10%

Estate planning utilizing trusts, wills, and ancillary documents to achieve client's goals and reduce tax liabilities.

8 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 9 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 10 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Phillips Law Group

3101 N Central Avenue, Suite 1500, Phoenix, AZ, 85012

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Lucas Padilla Frei's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Guardianship

Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Knowledgeable and Friendly

I consulted with Lucas on guardianship paperwork for my newborn. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. He made the process very easy and didn’t try to sell me stuff I didn’t need. I highly recommend him!

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Lucas Padilla Frei's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marlana Caruso

Tax lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lucas is A+ when it comes to knowledge and dedication to representing his clients both professionally and efficiently. He is one of the smartest people I have come across and is always willing to assist fellow attorneys with cross-area issues. He is always available and respectful to both clients and peers and I enforce him without hesitation."

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Dallas Norton

Tax lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great results and five star client reviews. Clearly Lucas knows what he is doing and listens to his clients and calls them back."

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Justin Wyatt

Tax lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mr. Frei since 2012, and have worked with him closely both as a client and as an attorney on a mutual matter. His knowledge of the intricacies of the tax structure and the IRS have saved me literally thousands and thousands of dollars. I regularly send people his way with tax and/or business matters, and the feedback I always receive is that he is professional, extremely smart, and they are very pleased with his results. I have recommended and will continue to recommend him to my friends and family. You will not find a brighter, harder-working attorney to assist you in your tax and business needs. I highly recommend Mr. Frei."

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Dane Mueller

Tax lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lucas is the type of lawyer every client wants, and all other lawyers strive to be like. It is no coincidence that Lucas has the utmost respect and admiration of clients, paralegals, attorneys, clerks, and judges alike. His skill and hard work is surpassed only by his modesty and compassion. Throughout his years as an attorney, Lucas has proven himself to be an ardent defender of his client's rights, and a man with a passion for justice."

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Stephen Whitmore

Tax lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Lucas on several client matters requiring analysis and advice on tax issues. Lucas' knowledge, experience and trouble shooting abilities have been of great value to my clients."

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Edmon Garibyan

Tax lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lucas has the tenacity, capacity, and dedication to achieve results that far surpass clients' expectations. He constantly furthers his knowledge and skill-set by working harder, smarter, and holds himself to a higher standard of legal services. I would recommend him as the standard for a modern attorney tasked with facing a multitude of hurdles and obstacles in an ever increasingly demanding field. The legal field needs attorneys like Lucas to strive for excellence and pave the way for others."

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Nicole Royer

Tax lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Lucas is an excellent tax attorney who helps my clients on occasion."

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Weston Bohall

Tax lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I had the fortunate opportunity to supervise Mr. Frei when we worked in the same tax department. Based on my experience working with him, I can say that Mr. Frei possesses three attributes which make him an elite tax attorney. The first attribute is that Mr. Frei possesses a high intelligence and sophisticated understanding of the Internal Revenue Code, Regulations, and case law. He also possesses an advanced degree from the University of Denver. Second, Mr. Frei demonstrates a tireless work ethic. Every weekend I came into the office (whether it be Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday), Mr. Frei was usually there working on the cases assigned to him. Finally (and in my opinion most impressive), Mr. Frei provides clients with a high level of customer service. He is able to uniquely convey complicated issues and solutions to clients in a manner they can understand and relate with. I believe this is because he worked in the service industry while completing law school."

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Hannah Van Roekel

Tax lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lucas is a very personable, dedicated, and smart attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lucas to family or friends dealing with a tax issue."

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Michael Hanchett

Tax lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lucas is intelligent, professional, and approachable. His knowledge with respect to tax issues and procedures is outstanding. I would highly recommend his services for anyone dealing with the IRS or Colorado Department of Revenue."

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Donald Eby

Tax lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Lucas is a fantastic attorney, his clients love him and he gets great results! Lucas's clients are very fortunate to have such a great attorney on their team!"

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Jennifer Carty

Tax lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Super smart guy. Kind and committed to helping his clients. You couldn't invest in a better lawyer."

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Andrew Kurpanek

Tax lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lucas has handled several tax matters for my clients. Uniformly, they are extremely satisfied with his work and I have no hesitation in endorsing him."

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William Henry

Tax lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lucas is an excellent tax lawyer that provides superior service to his clients. He has handled very complex tax issues and aggressive revenue officers with skill. I highly recommend him!"

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Laura White

Tax lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lucas Frei is passionate about and incredibly knowledgeable in all areas of tax law. He has a reputation in the community for being responsive to his clients, for treating them with compassion and respect, and for representing their interest with zeal. Mr. Frei's decision to continue his education by getting his LL.M in taxation proves that he has the knowledge, skills, and motivation to handle complex tax matters and to be the best advocate possible for his clients. I cannot recommend Mr. Frei strongly enough. Should you choose to consult Mr. Frei for any tax-related issues, you will not be disappointed."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Citadel Law Firm

2020 - 2021

Attorney, Illumine Legal, LLC

2019 - 2020

Lead Taxation Attorney, Robinson and Henry, P.C.

2016 - 2018

Associate Tax Attorney, Robinson and Henry, P.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

IRS Debt Settlement

Settled case for $21,000.00

Cancellation of Debt Income

Client owed nothing, and was actually refunded money she had paid in prior to our representation.

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Education

2016

University of Denver

LL.M - Master of Laws

2014

Arizona State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Northern Arizona University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Servicios de la Raza

Immigration

2017

SDMC: Taxes under Trump Taxes under Trump

2017

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce: Taxes under Trump Taxation Changes Under Trump: What to expect

Publications

2018

Law Offices of Lucas P. Frei, PLLC website What is Tax Resolution, a Four-Part Series

Languages

English

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