Ladonna Trapp Kienitz

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 invaluable. I highly recommend LaDonna Kienitz!

When presented with the task of finding an attorney, it can be extremely overwhelming and intimidating. To compound matters, my circumstances have been extremely unusual, complicated and convoluted. I am so grateful to have found LaDonna Kienitz. She has been a godsend. Despite the complicated nature of my case, LaDonna took on my case without flinching. Her experience, competence, and calm demeanor instilled in me a great sense of security and confidence. She is also extremely compassionate, and takes a sincere personal interest. I met LaDonna through the Chapman Law Clinic. I had been newly separated after a long-term marriage that ended badly. As a result, I was destitute. I had no knowledge regarding my finances or taxes. My situation was dire. With LaDonna’s help, I was granted Innocent Spouse Relief. However, that was just the beginning. Since then, my case has had many twists and turns (issues of fraud, double filing, tax liens, outstanding tax bills etc…). LaDonna has been my great counsel and advocate. It has been an ongoing journey. Yet, LaDonna has not relented. She continues to exhaust all options on my behalf. I am so grateful for her tenacity and perseverance. Despite the many unusual road blocks and challenges, LaDonna has never given up on representing my best interests. I am extremely grateful for her expertise, counsel and support. I highly recommend her. She is an excellent attorney: with experience, integrity, and sincerity.

LADONNA HELPED US OBTAIN A OIC FROM THE IRS. SHE HELPED US REMOVE 2 LEINS FROM THE IRS ON OUR PROPERTY AND WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE WORKINGS OF THE IRS. WE CAN'T THANK HER ENOUGHT.

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 problems. 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.

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.

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 hands 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.

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.

Ladonna Kienitz was recommended to me as the best in her field, and I quickly concurred with that estimation of both her and her work. Ms Kienitz was thorough and superb in her legal work, and she was kind and encouraging to me. She thoroughly explained several legal routes that were open to me, explaining the possibilities and ramifications of each. She achieved for me a fair and nearly impossible outcome in my situation with the IRS and with the CA tax board.

We found Ladonna through an online referral service recommended by our CPA. From the time of our consultation to the conclusion of our tax case, she was 100% professional and hands on in every aspect. She informed us from the start there would be periods of waiting on IRS decisions followed with "get it done, now" submission of documents (lots and lots of documents). Ladonna always confirmed our after hour delivery of documents to her office and she, not an assistant, managed the entire case. Equally, she is aware tax problems can be stressful so her calm nature and knowledge of current IRS laws eased our anxiety. We told our CPA about our experience with her and he’s given her contact information to other clients of his. In the end, our OIC was accepted and Ladonna sent us a refund from over payment of billable hours!

I contacted Ladonna from a referral I received from a case worker at the LB VA medical center. My cases dealt with prior years federal income taxes I owed to the IRS. Based on my current income there was no way possible I could pay off the tax amount. Ladonna went to work for me and prepared and file an OIC with the IRS which was accepted by the IRS. I was sure the IRS would say however Ladonna was always positive and well inform with the IRS process. Now, I am debt free to the IRS.