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James Ryan Hastings
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JAMES W. RYAN HASTINGS, JD, CPA
LLM TAXATION
Certified Specialist, Taxation Law
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
James Hastings specializes in federal tax tax planning, tax compliance and representing clients with tax controversies. He is a member of the State Bar of California and admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court. Jim is also a California licensed CPA with more than a decade of experience in public accounting, including Fortune 500 financial statement audits, financial analysis, management consulting and transactional due diligence.
James is also the founder of Engage for CPAs (), an online pratice management app for accountants.
Attorney and CPA advising individuals and businesses with taxation and tax related legal issues.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Tax
100%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Amber | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable and Fun to work with
Mr. Hastings knew his stuff, was resourceful and even fun to work with (unique for a lawyer). He has a strong moral compass and was always fair with billing his time.
Posted by Neil | December 17, 2012 | Tax
Financial Planner
I have referred several clients to Jim and I will continue as they come up. Jim's knowledge and ability to work with high level tax issues is a huge help to my practice. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
James Ryan Hastings's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Hastings is an exceptional attorney and tax professional. He is highly experienced and skilled in complicated tax matters. I am fortunate to have worked with him."
"James is an excellent attorney who understands tax issues backwards and forwards. He is very approachable and can explain issues clearly. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with James on a number of cases and have found him to be an excellent resource and lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Rated Tax Attorney, Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Rated Tax Attorney, Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Rated Tax Attorney, Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Rated Tax Attorney, Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Rated Tax Attorney, Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Certified Specialist, Taxation, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Principal, Law Office of James Hastings PC
2014 - 2020
President & CEO, Pine Street Cloudware LLC
2014 - 2018
Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University School of Law
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Weiss & Weissman, Inc
2008 - 2009
Contract Attorney, Murphy Pearson Bradly & Feeney
Associations
2022 - Present
Secured CarbonDirector of Tax Strategies
2019 - 2021
Synchronous GroupAdvisory Board
2016 - 2018
World Equity GroupAdvisory Board
2014 - 2015
Bar Association of San Francisco, Taxation SectionChairperson
2009 - 2011
Blind Babies FoundationTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Pareto Media, Inc., Et. Al. v Commissioner (Consolidated)
The court dismissed the case with prejudice, eliminating $18.5M of previously assessed income tax liabilities, penalties and interest.
Education
2010
Golden Gate University School of Law
LLM Taxation
2008
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD
1999
University of Oregon
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Beat the Clock MCLE Event Seminar and Networking Lunch
Professional Responsibility for Tax Practiticioners
2014
Bar Association of San Francisco
Taxation of Legal Settlements
2013
Barristers Taxation Committee
Tax Practice and Attorney-Client Privilege
Publications
2016
Legal by the Bay, Bar Association of San Francisco
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