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Derek N. Hatch
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Biography
Derek N. Hatch is a tax and estate planning attorney at Jeffrey Burr, Ltd.
Derek graduated from Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science. In 2008, Derek graduated from Chapman University School of Law with his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and was awarded the Tax Law Certificate. After earning his J.D., Derek earned his Master of Laws in Taxation (L.L.M.) from Chapman University School of Law.
During law school, Derek worked as a law clerk at the City of Henderson Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada. Derek also worked in the Chapman School of Law Tax Clinic where he represented low-income taxpayers before the IRS and the United States Tax Court. Upon graduating in 2008, Derek passed the Nevada State Bar.
Derek is currently a member of the Nevada State Bar and the American Bar Association Tax Section. Derek is admitted to practice before the IRS, the United States Tax Court, the Supreme Court of Nevada and the US District Court for the Western District of Michigan. He is actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America as a youth leader and is a Chief Scout.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Tax
100%
17 years
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Licensed in Nevada for 17 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Jeffrey Burr, Ltd.
2600 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV, 89074
Jeffrey Burr, Ltd.
10000 W. Charleston Blvd. #100, Las Vegas, NV, 89135
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Derek N. Hatch's Reviews
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Posted by Chris | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome Lawyer! Definitely recommended!
Derek saved me over $175,000 in back taxes that I had accrued. Only ended up paying $3,000! Thanks a lot, a life saver, and make sure you see Derek to help you with any tax problems you might have too.
Posted by dan | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
IRS Tax Issue
Derek is a true professional and I highly recommend his services. He helped me through a very difficult time in my business and truly cared about getting this done. I highly recommend Derek as a great attorney and a better person. The law firm negotiated a very favorable settlement for me and lift...
Posted by Steve | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Helped us in a time of need with the IRS
We had been dealing with some back taxes for some time. We thought we had been taking care of it. Just before Christmas a IRS collection officer showed up at our door. We also had 2 years that had not been filed that we did not know about. After a few days of worry over Christmas weekend, I contacted...
Posted by Lisa | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you for all of your help!
Hiring the Tax Law Center was the best decision I made. I was under so much stress with the IRS and Derek helped get all my problems solved. Thank you for everything.
Posted by Curt S. | May 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Derek really helped my IRS problem
I used Derek Hatch with my tax debt problem and he aggressively took charge of the situation and saved me tens of thousands of dollars. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone looking for a good tax attorney.
Derek N. Hatch's Lawyer Endorsements
"Derek has helped several of my clients with income tax controversy items. Derek knows this practice area well."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and has an excellent reputation in the legal community."
"Derek is awesome! He's intelligent, hard working, dedicated, caring,knowledgable, aggressive, you name it. If you have tax law issues, Derek is your guy. If my mother had a tax problem, I would refer her to Derek. What more can I say than that?"
"Tax law guru. Save money. Save time. Hire this lawyer."
"Derek and I first met in Law School. From the day I met him I have been impressed by him. Derek is very bright and has a unique ability to care genuinely for his clients. If I had a tax problem I would call Derek immediately. I give Derek my highest endorsement."
"Derek is a fantastic individual and super attorney. You will never meet a nicer guy in your life than Derek. He is a kind man and this is a great attribute as an attorney. Given the way he carries himself and the way he treats others, Derek is well respected by other attorneys and all those he encounters. In tax law you will benefit from being represented by an attorney who is respected by the individuals at the IRS with whom your attorney interacts. I highly recommend Derek as a Tax Attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and cares deeply about his clients. I highly recommend Derek."
"Derek is a quality person with a solid reputation in his industry. He would be the first person I would recommend as a tax attorney in Nevada because he is a hard worker, eats complex cases for breakfast, and sleeps with a clear conscience. For these reasons, I endorse Derek Hatch."
"I refer all complex tax controversy issues to Derek Hatch. He has the knowledge, experience, and positive attitude necessary to deal with such complex issues."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Derek Hatch is a top notch lawyer and human being. I highly recommend Derek to any potential client. He is experienced, hard working and just super."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Legal Elite, Nevada Business Magazine
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Commitment to Service Award for Pro Bono Legal Work, Chapman University School of Law
2008
CALI Award - Partnership Tax Law, Chapman University School of Law
2008
CALI Award - Real Estate Tax Planning, Chapman University School of Law
2008
CALI Award - Executive Compensation, Chapman University School of Law
2008
Tax Law Emphasis Certificate, Chapman University School of Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Tax Attorney, Tax Law Center, LLC.
2007 - 2007
Academic Fellow - Federal Income Tax, Chapman University School of Law
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, City of Henderson Attorney's Office
2004 - 2004
Law Clerk, John F. Marchiano Law Corporation
Associations
2008 - Present
State Bar of NevadaMember
2008 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
WSR, Inc. v. Commissioner; Docket No. 27289-12
Proposed audit deficiency and penalties of $5,954,443 reduced to only $266,407.
Black v. Commissioner; Docket No. 7402-14L
IRS agreed to accept offer of $10,000 to compromise taxes owed in excess of $2 million. IRS Offer Division failed to accept or reject the offer within 2 years and thus it was deemed accepted by IRS counsel in tax court.
Mardian v. Commissioner, Dkt. 12910-13
Settlement in favor of taxpayers.
Leone v. Commissioner; Docket No. 25849-12
IRS proposed over $150,000 in taxes and penalties against taxpayer for income earned by ex-spouse. IRS agreed to allow taxpayer full relief from all of the taxes and penalties pursuant to the innocent spouse provisions of IRC sec. 66(c)
Graham v. Commissioner; Dkt. No. 20505-10
IRS agreed to concede the case entirely.
Kratovil v. Commissioner, Docket No. 21107-09
Taxpayer owed nothing after going to Tax Court.
Connor v. Commissioner, Docket No. 10640-08
Stipulated decision filed by Court showed $0 adjustment for taxpayers.
Education
2008
Chapman University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws in Taxation
2008
Chapman University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Rotary Club
IRS in a Nutshell: Audits, Collections and Appeals.
2011
Nevada State Bar Continuing Legal Education
Is Your Client an Innocent Spouse?
Publications
2014
Communique (Clark County Bar)
Recent Changes in Federal Tax Law: Fresh Start Program and Offshore Disclosures
2013
Nevada Business Magazine
Federal Courts Deal Gamblers Two Good Hands: Foreign Gamblers Win Big
2011
Las Vegas Review Journal
IRS lifts appeal deadline for tax cheats' spouses
2011
Nevada Business Journal
Independent Contractor or Employee? IRS Will Now Settle Employment Taxes
2011
Communique (Clark County Bar)
Tax Court Deals Professional Gamblers A Good Hand
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers