$ 475-475 per hour
Chris J Sheldon
About Chris
Biography
Former IRS Attorney who assists individuals and businesses with local, state and federal tax audits, criminal investigations, IRS collections, innocent and injured spouse claims for relief, and civil and criminal tax litigation. Special expertise in defending IRS audits of captive insurance transactions.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Arizona for 21 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Silver Law, PLC
7033 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
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Posted by Benjamin | November 04, 2014 | Tax
Colleague
I have known Chris for more than twenty years, long before either of us became lawyers. He is exceptional person of integrity and a highly skilled attorney . He exhibited great talent and work ethic in acquiring his education and since that time has obtained invaluable court room and procedural exper...
Posted by Eddie | May 12, 2014 | Tax
Excellent tax defense
I have known Chris for about 15 years - ever since we attended law school together. He is very bright, industrious, aggressive and has a sense of humor which helps to keep tax issues in perspective. He was a great help to me and my family regarding some big imputed income issues.
Chris J Sheldon's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a fantastic tax litigator who is an effective advocate for his clients. He has a great knowledge and understanding of taxing agencies."
Shad Brown
Estate planning lawyer
Benjamin Skinner
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Lucite Litigation Award, IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
2010
Litigation Excellence Medallion, IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
2007
Trial Team of the Year Award, IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Silver Law, PLC
2012 - 2014
Associate Area Counsel, I.R.S. Office Of Chief Counsel
2004 - 2012
Senior Trial Attorney, I.R.S. Office Of Chief Counsel
Associations
2014 - Present
United States Court of Federal ClaimsAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ArizonaAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2004 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
Supreme Court of ArizonaAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
Gardner v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2013-67
Storey v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2013-59
Trainor v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2013-14
F-Star Property Management, Inc. v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2013-6
Storey v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2012-115
Conway, et al. v. Commissioner, 137 T.C. No. 16 (2011)
Estate of Foster v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2011-95
Klebanoff v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2011-46
Colvin v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2010-235
Bigley v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2010-29
Nicholas v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2008-155
Kee v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2008-150
Perkins v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2008-261
Klootwyk v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2008-214
Perkins v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2008-103
Smith v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2007-368
Koskella v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2005-122
Krohn v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2005-145
Education
2004
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
IRS Chief Counsel Lecture Series
An Overview of Civil Fraud
2013
Dallas CPA Society Convergence
IRS Collections–How to Resolve Problems
2012
Tax Alliance Conference
Boot Camp, The Mock Trial
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers