Daniel Wilbur Layton

Daniel Wilbur Layton

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Tax Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion

23 Corporate Plaza Dr., Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA

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Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Tax Attorney OC - Daniel W. Layton

23 Corporate Plaza Dr., Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

Tax Attorney OC - Daniel W. Layton

17702 Irvine Blvd., Suite 200, Tustin, CA, 92780

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Daniel Wilbur Layton's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Tax

Posted by Glenn | July 13, 2020 | Tax

Kind, concerned, and experienced

Mr Layton was highly recommended. I felt more comfortable knowing he had first hand knowledge from working at the IRS. Not only that, but Mr Layton is genuinely kind and concerned with helping you. Lastly, and unusually, his billing was very reasonable for his excellent advice.

Posted by Jeff | June 04, 2020 | Tax

Impressed - Time well spent - Thanks !

Several taxation concerns about the planned future sale of my house had been on my mind for months but after finding Atty. Layton through Findlaw, he quickly returned contact, and arranged a short consultation that was more helpful and responsive than most of the previous inquiries I had made elsewh...ere. He asked several important questions, gave me some insightful suggestions that changed the direction of my planning and left me content that I was on a path to resolution. His manner and attention impressed me, despite that my needs did not involve litigation. Thank you, Atty. Layton !

Posted by Derek | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Excellent, Bright Tax attorney

My wife and I hired Daniel after fighting with the IRS for over two years. He took the case over from another firm we hired who failed to resolve the matter. Daniel settled the matter within just a few days. And he was able to get the IRS to return 10,000 we had previously paid to the IRS to settle t...he case. He is quite simply amazing!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Suberb Attorney

I hired Mr. Layton to help me out of a terrible tax problem due to my husband. I was so nervous and scared on our first meeting. He was so professional and understanding. Daniel Layton explained how the process of filing an Innocent Spouse claim worked. It took some time but I won my case. I can’t th...ank him enough !!

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Trustworthy, kind, meticulous and very sharp

I would trust him with my life (tax-wise) Daniel is... 1. Meticulous. I talked to several other attorneys before I landed in his office (and hired him). They assessed within a few minutes, while he took much longer...not because he's slow--he's very sharp and intelligent, but because he is insa...nely careful. While that may seem expensive in the short run, I personally prefer a careful, rather than sloppy attorney. My peace of mind and financial future is at stake: and I wanted someone to give my care it deserves. Even after I hired him, he continued to be careful and meticulous. Ultimately, it's my life on the line. 2.Fair and trustworthy. The other reviewers said that Daniel's reasonable with his fees (in my case, they were generous, not just fair). 3. Kind. Daniel and his paralegals are compassionate. I was a sobbing mess from the time I first called his office, then when I walked into his office, and even after he took me on. Neither he nor his paralegals made me feel lousy, or stupid for making those mistakes. 4. He's very sharp. He was able to respond flexibly as our circumstances changed. Every other review raved about how he's ethical, smart, and kind, and I've had the same experience!

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David Cantrell

Tax lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mr. Layton for over 20 years. He is very bright and honorable. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a tax lawyer."

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Steven Kerekes

Tax lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is a very knowledgeable and intelligent attorney in the field of tax controversy. If there is a possible solution or resolution of a tax case, he will find it. I recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his client. I endorse this lawyer."

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Olga Guzhva

Tax lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was very impressed by Daniel Layton's presentation during CA CLE conference. He is very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in the area of tax controversy. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Charles Naegele

Tax lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Layton is a highly skilled tax attorney whose courtroom skills are matched only by his desire to obtain the best results possible. Having directly worked with Mr. Layton, I would highly recommend Mr. Layton as an attorney."

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Joseph Wilson

Tax lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"This person is a talented tax attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

A Top Tax Attorney, Coast Magazine

2013

Attorney General's Award, Nominee, United States Department of Justice

2013

5-Year Service Recognition, United States Department of Justice

2008

Bravo, Internal Revenue Service

2001

McQuistion Scholar, University of Chicago Law School

2000

Distinction, San Diego State University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Tax Attorney OC

2017 - 2019

Partner, Layton & Lopez Tax Attorneys, LLP

2008 - 2014

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Tax Division, United States Attorney's Office, Central District Of California

2006 - 2008

General Trial Attorney, Office Of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service

2002 - 2002

Extern, Criminal Division, Major Frauds Section, United States Attorney's Office San Diego

Associations

2021 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Treasurer

2005 - Present

State Bar of California, Taxation Section

Member

2020 - 2020

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Chair

2019 - 2019

Orange County Bar Association

Chair-Elect - Tax Law Section

2018 - 2019

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Secretary/Treasurer

2016 - 2016

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Chair

2015 - 2015

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Chair Elect

2014 - 2014

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Secretary/Treasurer

2008 - 2009

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wilson v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2010-134 (Aff'd, 705 F.3d 980, (9th Cir. 2013))

Favorable to taxpayer. Affirmed by 9th Circuit.

United States v. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 2014-2 USTC ¶50,411

Victory

Dissinger v. United States, D.C. no. 11-Cv-4631. Affirmed by 9th Cir. at 112 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 6639 (2013).

Dismissal favorable to client. Affirmed by 9th Circuit.

Bagley v. United States, 112 A.F.T.R.2d 5166 (U.S. Dist. Ct., C.D. Cal.)

Favorable to taxpayer.

Natkunanathan v. United States, D.C. no. 10-CV-1021, aff'd 9th Cir. at 110 A.F.T.R.2d 5201 (2013)

Dismissal favorable to client. Affirmed by 9th Circuit.

United States v. Comco, et al., No. 08-CV-668, U.S. Dist. Ct., C.D. Cal.

Favorable Judgment against principal entity. Settlement and dismissal of remaining entities.

United States v. Gaylor, D.C. no. 09-56967. Aff'd 9th Cir. at 108 A.F.T.R.2d 5088 (2011).

Summary judgment in favor of client. Aff'd by 9th Circuit.

Torres v. Comm'r, T.C. Summary Opinion 2009-70

Trial victory.

McGrady v. Commissioner, No. 13015-07 U.S. Tax Court

Victory on all primary issues. Final issue conceded by opponent.

Villela-Wilcox v. Comm'r, T.C. Summary Opinion 2009-75

Trial victory, favorable to taxpayer.

Boparai v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2009-49

Trial victory.

Baddo v. Commissioner, no. 20936-06, U.S. Tax Court

Trial victory.

Garza v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2007-29

Trial victory.

Washington v. Commissioner, no. 21674-05, U.S. Tax Court

Favorable. Post-trial concession of all issues by opponent.

Pacheco v. Commissioner, T.C. Summary Opinion 2007-125

Trial victory.

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Education

2006

Golden Gate University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2004

University of Chicago Law School

Juris Doctor

2000

San Diego State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

The Duty of Loyalty: Ethical Dilemmas Arising from Dual Identities

2020

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

The 2020 FBAR Litigation Update

2018

Tax Law Section Meeting

CDTFA One Year Later and the Effects of the Supreme Court’s Wayfair Opinion on California Sales and Use Tax

2017

Tax Law Section Meeting

Recognizing and Ethically Handling Conflicts of Interest in Various Common Tax Representation Scenarios

2016

California Solo and Small Firm Summit

Tax Tips For Law Firms

2015

State Bar of California, CLE Webinar

Ethical Issues in Tax Controversy and Litigation

2014

State Bar of California

Identity Theft and Your Tax Return

2014

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Tax Implications of Labor and Employment Settlements and Attorney’s Fees Awards

2014

Annual Meeting of the California Tax Bar and California Policy Conference

Criminal Tax Procedure (Panelist)

2013

Guest Speaker, Course in Federal Tax Procedure

Criminal Tax Fraud

2010

Tax Career Panel

Guest Speaker/Panelist Careers in Tax

2008

Fresno Campus Revenue Agent Continuing Education Training

Tax Fraud Referrals and Civil Case Development

2007

Revenue Officer Continuing Education Training

I.R.S. Summonses

2006

Fresno Campus IRS Revenue Officer Continuing Education

Suits Against Revenue Officers

Publications

Languages

English

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