John M Balian

John M Balian

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 32 years

Tax Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Tax, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, Probate

16133 Ventura Boulevard, Penthoue Suite, Encino, CA

About John

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Tax 50%

Tax planning for individuals & corporations; Tax audits; IRS investigations; foreign account cases; penalty reductions; offers in compromise; tax collection matters; tax lien releases; IRS Appeals Office representation; Tax Court litigation; Real Estate taxation; capital gains issues; FBAR issues.

32 years

50%
Trusts 30%

Trust disputes, trust contests; inheritance disputes; disinherited children; disinherited spouse, wife or husband; same sex couples; trust mediation; trust accountings; petitions for instruction; breach of contract to make a trust; & contracts to make a trust; omitted heir; omitted spouse; equitable adoptions.

32 years

30%
Probate 10%

Probate administration; marshaling of assets; forensic work to uncover hidden assets; probate litigation.

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Will contests; omitted heirs; omitted spouses; contract to make a will; breach of contract to make a will.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of John M. Balian

16133 Ventura Boulevard, Penthoue Suite, Encino, CA, 91436

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John M Balian's Reviews

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Posted by Douglas | October 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Thank goodness for John!

John Balian has saved me so much $ over the years. There is no question my tax liabilities were far less than they would have been if a CPA had been advising me.

Posted by Greg | November 16, 2012 | Tax

Amazing Tax & Estate Planning Lawyer

I met with several lawyers and he has been the best. I am a small business owner. The IRS was trying to say that I owed over 90k in taxes due an audit which i was was represented in effectively. He saved me and my family. Also, he set up an estate plan for me so that my family and the business would ...be taken care of in the event that anything happens to me or the business.

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Robin Mashal

Tax lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fredrick Ray

Tax lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Friend

"I have known John since law school, before which he was an IRS agent for five years and an accountant. John is a brilliant attorney, very thoughtful and careful. If I personally had a tax issue, I would retain him without question, and have sent many friends to him. He will be 100% straight with you and never promise what he can't deliver. There are truly few lawyers of John's high caliber."

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Owen Kaye

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bruce Givner

Tax lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John Balian is one of the brightest, most thoughtful, organized and creative tax lawyers I have ever had the privilege of knowing and working with. I never hesitate to call on him or refer clients to him for his sage advice.."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Adjuct Professor of Taxation, California State University Northridge

2006

Certified Specialist -- Taxation Law, Board of Legal Specialization - California State Bar

Work Experience

1986 - 1991

Revenue Agent, Internal Revenue Service

Associations

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

California State University, Northridge School of Business and Economics

Master of Science

1993

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Continuing Education of the Bar

Advanced Estate Planning & Drafting

Languages

Romanian

Armenian

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