$ 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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Chris J Sheldon's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Gold star Parent
If you ever need help with the IRS, Chis is the man. He took our complicated tax issues and resolved them efficiently. I highly recommend Chris in any tax issue. From a gold star parent. Thanks Chris. we appreciate you.
Posted by Patricia | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Grateful Client
Chris Sheldon is exceptionally knowledgeable, highly competent and extremely efficient with the required work and with his communications.
Posted by Dawn & Alan | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommended
Chris Sheldon has been, in our 50 years of doing business, the best referral for an attorney we have ever had. His Knowledge, Competence and Level of Expertise is second to none. His patience, attention to detail and his highly personal style dealing, not only with us, but our Tax issue was extraor...
Posted by Stan | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Enthusiastic Recommendation of Chris Sheldon
Chris Sheldon took control of the situation on my behalf with thoroughness and zeal. He cared on a personal level about the facts of my case. Chris was accessible, a good listener, and demonstrated a depth of knowledge of the law and genuine understanding of its application.
Posted by Holly | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
This guy takes care of business!!!!
My husband and I had a bit of a mess to clean up from his previous marriage. I googled best tax attorney Scottsdale and silver law came up. We went the next day to see Chris Sheldon. This man means business. He is super clean with how he works, everything is done super fast and he doesn’t miss de...
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