$ 425-425 per hour
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also known as Lisa Barnett, Lisa O. Nelson
Lisa O. Nelson joined the Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor in 2013. Mrs. Nelson was recently added as the Firm's first partner in 2015. Mrs. Nelson began her legal career in private practice working for a boutique San Diego tax controversy law firm. She was instrumental in transitioning a solo practice firm to a full service law firm with seven attorneys. Since 2009, Mrs. Nelson has successfully represented individuals, corporations, officers, directors, shareholders, and partners before the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department, and the State Board of Equalization.
Mrs. Nelson has advocated on behalf of her clients in civil tax litigation matters before the United States Tax Court and in United States District Court. Additionally, Mrs. Nelson served as the lead associate attorney on several criminal tax matters, including the defense of tax preparers and corporate officers. She has negotiated favorable settlements with the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, and Employment Development Department resulting in savings of over $1.4M in tax liabilities for her clients.
Mrs. Nelson's practice also focuses on handling tax audits, collection matters, international offshore voluntary disclosure programs, and administrative hearings with the IRS Office of Appeals.
Outside of her practice, Ms. Nelson also serves as Treasurer and executive board member for The Jarrett Meeker Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds and support for conservational and educational programs to benefit local disadvantaged children.
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18 years
18 years
$ 425-425 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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Posted by Stephanie | April 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Have you ever felt like you underpaid a lawyer??? Neither had I until I met Lisa!!! Lisa helped negotiate an almost 2,000,000 tax liability to $0. Life changing results, thank you Lisa!!!
Posted by Wayne | October 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Lisa is simply the best. I found her on Avvo to help me navigate through a complex IRS situation. My first contact with her was amazing, she is so very nice and professional. The communication and support was exceptional, I could not have asked for anything better. She provided me with absolutely...
Posted by Michael | February 10, 2015
I hired Lisa and her firm to address a complex tax situation with the IRS in which the IRS was claiming I owed them >$250K. Lisa and her team quickly cut through the red-tape that is ever present whenever one interacts with the IRS. Lisa was successful in petitioning the IRS to review their agent's a...
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2015
Lisa nelson was amazing!! She helped us and just gave us the assurance that everything will be ok.. She kept in contact with us and told us she will keep us updated on everything that is going on with the IRS and she did! We were never disappointed! we are so happy with her work and I will recommend ...
Posted by Dr. G | October 17, 2013
Lisa was professional and competent with our matters. Her responsiveness was exceeded my expectations and the results of the case were very satisfactory. If I would describe Lisa in three words, it would be accountable, results driven, and enthusiastic. Lisa clearly knew what she was responsible fore...
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa was my first full-time associate who helped with transitioning my law firm from a solo practice to a full service law firm. She worked with me for over four years and I experienced her honesty and integrity firsthand. She handled hundreds of cases while simultaneously managing the day-to-day operations of our firm, and was instrumental to the growth and success of my law firm. She is professional, knowledgeable, and a skilled negotiator. I highly recommend her services."
"Lisa is one of the best tax attorneys that I have ever worked with. She has a passion and natural exuberance that is unmatched by anyone in our profession. Lisa is extremely diligent when it comes to tax matters and always goes the extra mile for her clients. I would strongly recommend Lisa for any tax matter. She is an absolute pleasure to work with."
"Lisa is one of the best tax attorney's I have ever worked with. I would highly recommend her to any potential client who has a tax problem. She is the best of the best."
"I endorse Attorney Barnett. I have read several of her answers posted on avvo and they are accurate and very informative. I would not hesitate to recommend her legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa and I used to be associates at the same firm together. She is a very knowledgeable, meticulous, and detail-oriented attorney. She always carried herself in a professional manner and gave each and every one of her clients the time and attention their matter deserved. I would not think twice about trusting her to handle my own tax matters (but for the fact that I, too, am a tax lawyer)."
"Although Ms. Barnett is new to Avvo, I have just reviewed one of her answers and it was superlative. Not only accurate, it was customized to the individual needs of the Avvo asker and was written in clear, plain English. These are precisely the qualities that any potential client would want to have in an Attorney."
"Lisa cares deeply about her clients and is one of the most hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable attorneys that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. I highly recommend her."
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2016
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2015
2015 Top Attorneys List, Orange County Coast Magazine
2015 - Present
Partner, The Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor LLP
2013 - Present
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor
1900 - Present
Partner, Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP
2009 - 2013
Senior Associate Attorney, RJS Law
2014 - Present
California State Bar Income Tax & OtherEducational Chair
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, Taxation SectionMember
2012 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Jarrett Meeker FoundationTreasurer
2008 - Present
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2015
Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law SectionTreasurer/Secretary
Entire deduction allowed and tax bill reduced to zero
In 2012, the total offers that have been accepted add to a combined total of $16,000 for total liabilities of $253,956.63
Provided substantiation of expenses and legal right to take deductions. Reduced bill from $1.8M to $109K.
No penalties for failure to file Form 8300
2008
LLM in Taxation
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
2015
2014
Discretionary Disallowance of Compensation Paid Workers: The Need for Guidance under R&T Code Sections 17299.8 and 24447
2014
The Impact of Divorce, Death & Taxes on Real Estate Holdings & Transactions
2014
Proposal to Expand the Scope and Definition for "Person" to Allow for Third Parties in Alter Ego and Nominee Cases
2012
Tax Topics: Payroll Tax, Criminal Tax, Collection
2012
IRS Fresh Start Program
2014
2013
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