Omid Johan Shirazi

Omid Johan Shirazi

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 10 years

Tax Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Tax, Business, Employment & Labor, Financial Markets and Services

1301 Dove Street, Suite 960, Newport Beach, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

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Location

K&S Law Group, P.C.

1301 Dove Street, Suite 960, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

K&S Law Group, PC

300 S Thomas Street, Suite 304, Pomona, CA, 91766

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Omid Johan Shirazi's Reviews

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Posted by Megan | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Tax Attorney in Orange County

Omid is passionate about his practice. His background is quite impressive and he demonstrates his talents and knowledge on day 1. He made me feel reassured and confident after stressful issues and visits from the IRS. I am endlessly appreciative of Omid and his firm. They saved my life and my family....

Posted by Teri | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lifesavers!

In 2016 I was in a world of tax turmoil. Not sleeping, constantly worried, when would the lien might occur or when was the garnishment hammer going to drop. Then it happened. I don't know what you would do when a IRS Agent knocks at your door, but for me it was polarizing. I didn't have a clue as w...hat to do. Luckily, I wasn't home. The agent did have the courtesy to call me while she was standing at front door and sarcastically asked me for a check. What a jerky thing to do. I was given Omid's number from a friend and my life was changed. Omid put my wife and I at ease and assured us that things would get handled. He and his team did just that. The IRS wanted me to pay 250,000 dollars and they had no reservations about trying to get it. Like I said, I was polarized and I surely didn't have a quarter-million dollars and an agent had already been to my house without hesitation. Well, fast forward it's a year later and with the help and professionalism of Omid and his tax colleague Tyler I was freed from paying anything. That's right they resolved my IRS tax issue and even though they wanted 250 k, Omid stopped the Feds from seeking to get anything from me or my wife. I feel blessed to have met Omid and the K & S Law Group. Lifesavers!

Posted by Ryan | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very satisfied customer......

Omid has been my tax attorney for some time and I can always depend on him for prompt and efficient service. I run my own business and Omid has consistently protected me and guided my business on all legal aspects as I grow. Thank you Omid for your 5 star service. I highly recommend Omid for any tax/...business related business needs...

Posted by alice | October 6, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exactly what you expect from a professional

As a young business owner, I was clueless about the whereabouts of business formation and the tax implications of owning a company. When I realized how much structure it required I panicked. Mr. Shirazi stepped in, corrected my mistakes, created a strong structure for the business with elaborated int...ernal controls and a good tax plan. It was a lot of work for the both of us and absolutely worth it.

Posted by Joseph | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tax Attorney

Omid helped me negotiate a settlement deal with the IRS when they were claiming I owed over $60K in back taxes. I was hesitant to hire him at first. Franky speaking, he looked young. I decided to give him a shot after looking at his work experience with the IRS and as a CPA. He also came off as being... genuine and honest. Qualities that I think many lawyers lack. His accounting and law experience helped me during the IRS settlement conferences to get a favorable offer. He knew how the IRS operated. After this whole ordeal was resolved, he explained why the IRS flagged my business. He then helped me with my accounting and taxes to avoid this type of scenario in the future.

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Omid Johan Shirazi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arash Alizadeh

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Omid and I are currently working together as co-counsel on a plaintiff-side employment case pending in Orange County Superior Court. Omid has been involved in all stages of the case and has exhibited the type of work ethics and approach that makes a successful civil litigation attorney. He reads everything and does not leave a stone un-turned. His knowledge of civil procedure and CA employment law is rapidly growing. I anticipate to hear about many great verdicts and settlements coming out of Omid's office in the upcoming years. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Hassan Rezakhani

Tax lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Omid Shirazi is the attorney I refer all my clients to with complex tax issues. Extremely knowledgeable and experienced."

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Ali Tadjbakhsh

Business lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. He pays attention to details, which is important in business and tax law. I recommend Mr. Shirazi to clients looking for business and tax advice."

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Raymond Hay

Unknown lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Friend

"Omid Shirazi is an excellent attorney! He is very knowledgable in Business Law and will fight for you! Hire this man!"

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Lila Razmara

Tax lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shirazi is well versed and experienced in both tax and employment law. Yet at the same time he brings his compassion and understanding to represent his clients dutifully. I fully endorse and would recommend Omid for anyone seeking tax and/or employment related legal advice."

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Nader Davaei

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Omid Shirazi. He is an excellent Attorney who exemplifies true professionalism through his knowledge and fierce advocacy for his clients!"

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Eli Cohen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Omid to have a strong character and be of the highest integrity. He is well versed in tax issues and truly cares about his clients."

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Ali Komaili

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tyler Kassner

Tax lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Top 10% Lawyer in the USA, The Lawyers of Distinction

2014

Taxation Concentration Certificate, University of California Hastings

2014

IRS Chief Counsel Ratings Award, Internal Revenue Service

2013

CELA Scholar, California Employment Lawyers Association

2008

Senior Associate of the Year, Squar Milner, LLP

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, K&S Law Group, P.C.

2014 - 2015

Senior Tax Associate, Wittrock & Associates, LLC

2013 - 2014

SB/SE Office of Chief Counsel, Irs Chief Counsel's Office

2011 - 2012

Judicial Extern, The Honorable Judge James J. Di Cesare, Orange County Superior Court

2007 - 2010

Supervisor, Squar Milner, LLP

2005 - 2007

Associate, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

State Bar of California, Taxation Section

Member

2015 - Present

Super Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2009 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2013 - 2014

California Employment Lawyers Association

CELA Scholarship Recipient

Sample of Legal Cases

Strings v Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Successfully argued for deeming the debt as Non Collectible status to cease collection procedures.

First City Credit Union v. Hosn

The court sided with my argument and ruled that my clients wages were exempt from garnishment.

Kraxberger v Commissioner of Internal Revenue

IRS reassessed the tax liability as zero.

Jenkins v. IRS

Prevailed, all the levies placed on my client's accounts were removed within two days of the notice of levy.

Franchise Tax Board v. Ranjbar

We successfully argued for the Franchise Tax Board to withdraw its Notice of Action and stop garnishing my client's wages.

Employment Development Department v. Kraxberger

The judge reversed the assessment by ruling in favor of my client.

FTB v. Hamid

We successfully convinced on appeal for the Franchise Tax Board to stop garnishing my client's wages.

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Education

2014

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD

2005

University of California - Berkeley

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Tax Strategies for Startups

83(b) Election for Startups

2014

Square Employees Info Seminar on ISO, NSO, & 83(b) Elections

Tax Planning for Stock Options

Publications

2014

Newsletter: Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Addresses Debt vs. Equity Issues and the Effects On Foreign Tax Credits Addresses Debt vs. Equity Issues and the Effects On Foreign Tax Credits

2013

Hastings Business Law Journal Senior Notes Editor

Languages

English

Farsi

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