Ken R. Ashworth

Ken R. Ashworth

4.6
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 33 years

Tax Lawyer at Henderson, NV
Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning, Business, Corporate & Incorporation

1057 Whitney Ranch Dr Ste 350, Henderson, NV

About Ken

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Tax 33%

IRS audits, litigation and tax court. Tax liens Business tax issues payroll tax; Nevada Business Sales Tax. Preparing 1040, Partnerships, LLC's and Corporation tax returns.

34 years

33%
Estate Planning 30%

• Wills and trusts • Family trusts • Living trusts • Living wills • Charitable remainder trusts • Powers of attorney • Health directives • Life insurance trusts • Generation-skipping trusts • Foundations • Asset protection • Offshore trusts • Nevada onshore trusts • Nevada self-settled spendthrift trusts • Prenuptial agreements

34 years

30%
Business 20%

•Breach of contract •Misappropriation of funds •Trademark infringement •Divorce valuation issues •Partnership splits •Misappropriation of trade secrets •Violation of confidentiality •Misappropriation of funds •Violation of noncompete clauses •Financial statements •Value statements •Balance sheets •General ledgers

34 years

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 17%

C corporations •S corporations •Professional corporations (PC) •Limited liability companies (LLC) •Limited liability partnerships (LLP) •Partnerships •Limited partnerships (LP) •Family limited partnerships (FLP) •Joint ventures •Merger and acquisitions •Business succession •Sole proprietorships

34 years

17%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 33 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 1992

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Ken R. Ashworth and Associates

1057 Whitney Ranch Dr Ste 350, Henderson, NV, 89014-3191

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Ken R. Ashworth's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

We can not recommend this law firm

After 4 years of litigation, $400K legal fees paid to Mr. Ken R. Ashworth firm, our breach contrast case was thrown out of court after Ashworth legal team presented our side of the case; the defendant did not even take the stand. The case was tried in Nevada Federal court in April 2014, transcript av...ailable in the docket search. Judge Mahen states in the trial that the mistake made here is something a first-year law school student should know - not to make. Not only we paid $400K to Mr. Ashworth Law firm, holding a breached contract, then became on the hook with defendants' $300K attorney fees, Mr. Ashworth had to hire another law firm to help us; Yes, we paid for that too. We later filed a separate complaint to Nevada Bar. The retainer agreement forced us to enter arbitration for malpractice, can you guess the outcome?

Ken Ashworth

Replied last October 16, 2018

Litigation is an expensive, complex and risky undertaking, often consuming hundreds of billable hours, and taking years to complete. Because of this, it is the practice of this firm to keep clients fully informed and involve them in the decision making process at every stage. No decision is made without client input or involvement. To help manage the risk that comes with going to trail, it is this firm's policy to encourage clients to first pursue settlement options. It is often the best way for a client to ensure a positive outcome, even if the monetary award is not as large as they dreamed of, or believed they deserved. When the client makes the final decision to go to trail, everything possible is done to ensure success. Despite the best efforts of all involved the unexpected can and does occur.

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2015 | Administrative Law

Success After Seven Years!

I had a regulatory/administrative matter that stalled my career. I previously approached this from numerous avenues, and with different legal firms, but to no avail. Following my initial discussions with Ken Ashworth, he proposed a very creative and innovative plan to address the core problems, and ...any collateral issues. Specifically, I was most impressed with the meticulous degree of preparation both Jered Johnson and he prepared our arguments, as well as prepared me. While we expected a fight, in the end I obtained both the recognition and satisfaction I sought, following a colleagual ten minute discussion. Both Ken Ashworth and Jered Johnson are skilled legal resources. I have already asked their advice on other legal matters, and will do so in the future. My family and I will always be grateful for accompishing what few have been able to in my profession. I would recommend both Ken Ashworth, Jered Johnson, and the entire firm, without hesitation.

Posted by Cindy Lawrence | December 15, 2014 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Trust, LLC, Real Estate

Ken and his staff worked diligently with me on setting up my LLC & Trust accounts. As, a new business owner they gave direction and guidance every step of the way. I continue to introduce Ken to all of my clients who are starting a business, need an LLC ,real estate & asset protection and a trusted... advisor.

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Ken R. Ashworth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Wright

Business lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Ashworth for a few years and consider him a wealth of information."

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Kris Ballard

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ken Ashworth and I took the bar exam together more than 25 years ago, and I have known him almost my entire life. He is a fine lawyer and an honest man."

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Jeffrey Cogan

Tax lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Ken R. Ashworth for all your tax, estate planning, asset protection and probate needs. He can handle very high end problems and resolve them efficiently and correctly the first time."

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David Jacks

Tax lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ken Ashworth and his staff are highly skilled and professional. In my opinion, Ken is the best in his field and I would not hesitate to hire him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Reprimanded issued in NV, 2018

updated on 09/18/2018

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 10 lawyers in the US, Lawyers of Distinction

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Ken Ashworth & Associates

Associations

2001 - Present

Schulze Foundation

Board Member

1998 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

1998 - Present

Southern Utah University School of Business

Board Member

1996 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

Maddux See Ne Smile Foundation

Board Member

14 Foundation

Member

Arthritis Foundation

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

IRS Problems

Cleared Client of claim

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Education

1992

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Southern Utah University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

National Business Institute

Use of LLC's in Asset Protection and Estate Planning

2013

National Business Institute

Probate Boot Camp

2011

Metro Police Department

Estate Planning and Tax

2011

Key Realty School

Business Entity Formation and Tax

Publications

2014

National Business Institute Seminar Use of LLC's in Asset Protection and Estate Planning.

2013

National Business Institute Seminar Post Mortem Planning, Trust Administration and Tax Hurdles

Languages

Spanish

English

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