Ladonna Trapp Kienitz

Ladonna Trapp Kienitz

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 26 years

Tax Lawyer at Tustin, CA
Practice Areas: Tax

17581 Irvine Blvd Ste 111, Tustin, CA

About Ladonna

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Tax 100%

Tax controversies and tax disputes. With Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, California Board of Equalization, California Employment Development Department. Representation in the United States Tax Court

21 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

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Location

The Law Offices of LaDonna T. Kienitz

17581 Irvine Blvd Ste 111, Tustin, CA, 92780

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Ladonna Trapp Kienitz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Attorney

LaDonna Kienitz is an exceptional attorney! She put me at ease at our first meeting, and she plotted several coursesCanduy of action. It was necessary that we accomplish several things, over several years. Each step LaDonna suggested and helped me with was successful! Her expertise was invaluab...le. I highly recommend LaDonna Kienitz!

Posted by diana | July 27, 2015 | Tax

LaDonna Kieniitz

LaDonna Kienitz acted for me in attempting to solve my late brother's financial difficulties with the IRS and the California Franchise Tax Board. She tried to get both agencies to lessen my brother's indebtedness as he had not been mentally or physically competent to take care of his financial pr...oblems. Though unsuccessful, she tried very hard and covered all the bases. She always kept me informed as to what was going on. She was always available either by phone or in person and did the best she or anyone could do. I needed her help and support at a trying time and found her advice helpful.

Posted by Joanne | July 26, 2015 | Tax

Wonderful Experience

Ladonna Kienitz worked diligently with me to present an Offer in Compromise to the IRS and California State Franchise Tax Board. Ladonna was professional, honest, and informed about the procedure and likelihood of negotiating a settlement prior to my signing an agreement for her to represent me, and... prior to my paying for her services. I highly recommend Ladonna to anyone who needs legal assistance dealing with tax related issues.

Posted by Joan | July 24, 2015 | Tax

Smart, professional and with a heart

How often do you find that combination?After a lifetime of hard work and planning, my husband and I found ourselves in debt to the taxing agencies in staggering amounts. We had no idea what to do. A friend recommended Ladonna Kienitz. We met her and were reassured that we were in professional hand...s but not only that, here was someone who cared. She wanted to achieve a good outcome for us. And she did. A combination of good communication skills and firm knowledge of tax law and process led to complete success. During the whole time, Ladonna was available, helpful and reassuring. My husband and I are once again in good standing with the taxing agencies and can get on with our future. Thanks, Ladonna for your expertise and help.

Posted by Anabelle A. | July 18, 2015 | Tax

IRS Tax Resolution

I was referred to LaDonna by the Legal Aid as my case too complicated for their workload. I met with her discussed my case which had been going on for almost a decade with no end in sight and she advised me on how it could be solved. She submitted all the paperwork to the IRS on my behalf and kept me... informed of any new development in my case. We eventually got my offer in compromise approved and now my case is closed. I could have not done it without LaDonna's help and expertise in this area of law. I am finally able to sleep knowing I got a fresh start.

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Deborah Ahdoot

Tax lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I have known her for over 5 years. LaDonna works hard for her clients and is well respected in the legal community. She is professional, amicable, and knowledgeable."

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George Willis

Tax lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Kienitz on various tax matters for over 10 years. She is competent, timely and professional. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Listed in annual publication, Who's Who In American Law

1990

Listed annaully, Wh's Who in Ameria

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Fowler School of Law at Chapman University

2004 - Present

Tax Attorney, Law Offices of LaDonna T. Kienitz

1986 - 2002

Community Services Director/City Librarian, City of Newport Beach, California

Associations

2006 - Present

Women in Leadership

Board Member

2005 - Present

William P. Gray Legion Lex Inn of Court

Member

2009 - 2012

Chapman University - School of Law

Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor Tax Law Clinic (full time)

1994 - 1995

American Library Association

President, Public Library Association

Sample of Legal Cases

IRS Offer in Compromise

Total tax liabilities $98,000. Total payments made $4200.

K. ... v. Commissioner

DEcision - Balance due of $769

E... v. Commissioner.

No liability; and refund of $4550 to client

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Education

1970

Dominican University

MLS

N/A

University of San Diego

LL.M - Master of Laws

N/A

Western State University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management

Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2015

Fowler School of Law

Submitting sucessful Offers in Compromise to the IrS

2015

Class lecture

Reresenting clients before the IrS

2014

Fowler School of Law Chapman University

Tax litigation

Publications

2014

Languages

English

Activity

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