Chris J Sheldon

Chris J Sheldon

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 21 years

Tax Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Tax, Litigation, Appeals

7033 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ

About Chris

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

22 years

40%
Tax 40%

22 years

40%
Appeals 20%

22 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 475-475 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

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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Chris J Sheldon's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Business

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent Tax Attorney

Mr. Sheldon help us with a business tax case. He not only was very knowledgable, but was responsive to inquiries, and very thorough. We appreciated his expertise in navigating a complicated issue. We were grateful to have had his help in negotiating our case, and would recommend him without reser...vation.

Posted by Tyson | November 07, 2014 | Business

From IRS nightmare to complete peace of mind.

My business was audited by the IRS for 2008 through 2010. I tried to represent myself but quickly found out that I was in way over my head. I know how to run a business but the tax and accounting portions have never been my strong points. After the IRS disallowed over $500,000 in deductions I deci...ded I better get some legal help. I was referred to Chris Sheldon and I am so glad that I found him. After reviewing my situation he was able to give me a clear picture of what we were up against, he formulated a plan to help me resolve the issues , and put me in contact with a CPA firm that could help get my records organized. My situation is not completely resolved but part way through we have been able to substantiate over $300,000 of the disallowed deductions and Chris was able to discover several other factors that the IRS had overlooked in improving my situation. Chris has taken a situation that for me was a true nightmare and has given me complete peace of mind and confidence that we will be able to get the resolution that I need. Thank you Chris!

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Shad Brown

Tax lawyer | Jun 09

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"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."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

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 Claims

Admitted to Practice

2014 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Arizona

Admitted to Practice

2004 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2004 - Present

United States Tax Court

Admitted to Practice

2004 - Present

Supreme Court of Arizona

Admitted 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

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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

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