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Adam Thomas Brewer
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Biography
Adam Brewer’s legal practice focuses on resolving State and Federal Taxation issues.
Adam’s clients include individuals, small businesses, corporations, and non-profit organizations. Adam assists his clients in resolving tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department, and California Board of Equalization.
Adam has volunteered his legal services to the Sierra Club and Legal Aid Society of San Diego. While in law school, Adam participated in the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program where he provided tax assistance to low income taxpayers.
In his free time Adam enjoys reading, running, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Julie, a Registered Nurse for Sharp HealthCare.
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Hawaii for 7 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
AB Tax Law APC
501 W Broadway Ste 800, San Diego, CA, 92101
AB Tax Law APC
2033 Gateway Place Ste 500, San Jose, CA, 92101
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Adam Thomas Brewer's Reviews
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Posted by Heri | June 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Horrible lawyer
Will go missing for months. Will not answer phone calls. Will literally do nothing. I truly believe this guy has friends leaving good reviews. I deeply regret hiring this person to do nothing. I could've saved the money and submitted my own OIC with the IRS. Worst mistake I've ever made.
Posted by Gerg | April 17, 2014
Responsive Tax Attorney. Very pleased with the result.
I was looking for a tax attorney for my father, who happens to live in Thailand. First thing, I called several other attorneys and not one of them called me back! Mr. Brewer was the only one to call me back as well as willing to help my father through me. He understood the circumstances and I was app...
Adam Thomas Brewer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Adam is someone you can trust with your tax law issues. He is very reliable and diligent. Please don't hesitate to contact him. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Mr. Brewer is a highly competent tax attorney and is my top referral choice for all things tax related. He possesses an uncommon ability to articulate the complexities of a very niche area of law in a manner any lay-person can easily understand. I unreservedly recommend Mr. Brewer."
"Adam is an extremely knowledgeable and professional attorney. I have directed numerous clients to Adam and each one of them have expressed great satisfaction with his advocacy. Top notch tax attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Adam is well respected and liked by both his colleagues and clients. He is a trustworthy advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Pro Bono Honors, TJSL
2009
Certificate in Global Legal Studies, TJSL
2008
Academic Excellence in Federal Income Taxation, Witkin
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, AB Tax Law APC
2012 - 2012
Volunteer Attorney, San Diego Legal Aid Association
2011 - 2011
Volunteer Attorney, Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund
2010 - 2010
Student Attorney, Veteran's Law Clinic
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, San Diego County Alternate Public Defender's Office
Associations
2014 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Taxation Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of California, Taxation SectionMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
Thomas Jefferson School of Law -Tax SocietyVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Real Estate Agent v. IRS
Reduced proposed tax liability from $31,000 to $7,000
Non-Resident v. Franchise Tax Board
Reduced state tax liability from $40,000 to $3,000
Medical Doctor v. IRS
Reduced proposed tax liability from $160,000+ to $10,200
Expat v. IRS
$8000 in added tax liability removed
Small Business Owner v. IRS
Currently Not Collectible.
Education
2009
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Pennsylvania State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
SDFP Monthly Meeting
Tax Controversies
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a California registered LLC form a non profit organization?
22 Apr 2014
Q&A
I am behind in 941 payments. The IRS agent said not to hire an attorney as we can work together. Is that true?
22 Apr 2014