Jessica L McConnell

Jessica L McConnell

also known as Jessica L. (Shoup) McConnell, Jessica L. Shoup

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 17 years

Tax Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Tax, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business

111 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 3800, Portland, OR

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Tax 70%

Assisting businesses and individuals with federal, state and local tax controversies, including tax audits, employment tax matters, tax liens, compliance, offers in compromise, installment agreements, and collection matters.

70%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

Assisting businesses and individuals with bankruptcy filings, dissolutions, liquidations, debt settlement and negotiations with creditors, personal guarantees, and general financial analysis.

20%
Business 10%

Business formation, advising officers and board of directors on fiduciary liability, general financial analysis, dissolution, liquidation and taxation.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 4 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 17 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Samuels Yoelin Kantor, LLP

111 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 3800, Portland, OR, 97204

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Jessica L McConnell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by En | March 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptionally Talented, To the Point Tax Lawyer

I initially found Jessica through a gem of a referral from one of her colleagues at Williams Kastner, a gentlemen who informed me that Jessica was one of the best in her field. He advocated for her talent in tax & business law passionately, and after consulting / partnering with her for several mo...nths now, I can echo this sentiment confidently. Jessica is remarkably efficient, to the point, candid, and a wealth of information for that segment of the population (me) who finds tax law painful to navigate and even more foreboding to engage. She cuts through the noise while developing solid mitigation plans for clients, and is unfailingly helpful in translating legal issues into something ingestible by your everyday business owner. Jessica helped me resolve a nontrivially complex employment tax issue with a legacy LLC, and without her expertise I would have undoubtedly ended up spending an order of magnitude more money and time unraveling long IRS notifications and mercurial levy clauses. I could not possibly give her a higher recommendation. If you choose to work with her & her firm, you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Stephanie | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer in town

I have high expectations generally and was looking for someone who would get what we needed done in a short period of time and also had our best interest at heart. Jessica's attention to detail is on point. She's professional, organized, and kept us in the loop about our bill as well as the happenin...gs of our purchase of a business here in town. If you're looking for a great lawyer who makes things happen, look no more. Worth every penny spent.

Posted by Owyn | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent counsel and execution

Jessica and her firm helped us through the purchase of the assets of an existing business on an accelerated timeline. She provided excellent advice, drafted agreements, edited contracts from the seller's lawyer to protect our interests, and negotiated the sale successfully. She was a pleasure t...o work with, and we'll definitely work with her and her firm again.

Posted by Tamara | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Tax Advice

If you need advice or legal help in Tax issues Jessica is one of the most knowledgeable, approachable attorney's I've ever spoken with. She made great use of our time and made everything make a lot more sense to me as a home owner, landlord, small business owner and more.

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Up & Coming Lawyer honoree, The Daily Journal of Commerce

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Samuels Yoelin Kantor, LLP

2017 - 2018

Partner, Williams Kastner Greene & Markley

2016 - 2017

Partner, Greene & Markley

2008 - 2016

Associate, Greene & Markley

2006 - 2008

Law Clerk, Greene & Markley

2004 - 2006

Paralegal, Greene & Markley

Associations

2008 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

Oregon Women Lawyers

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

Oregon State Bar, Business Law Section

Member

Oregon State Bar, Taxation Section

Member

Oregon State Bar, Taxation Section, Laws Committee

Member

Oregon State Bar, Taxation Section, New Tax Lawyers Committee

Founding Member and Former Vice-Chair

Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section

Member

2011 - 2011

Oregon State Bar, Taxation Section - Broadbrush Taxation CLE Planning Committee

Member

2010 - 2011

Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates

Member

Education

2008

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Lewis & Clark Law School

Certificate of Federal Tax Law

2004

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Oregon State Bar Family Law Section Annual Conference Addressing Taxes Throughout a Marriage Dissolution Case

2015

Oregon State Bar Broadbrush Taxation CLE Seminar Navigating Through Tax Collection

2015

Commercial Real Estate Women Lunch & Learn

Tax Tips for Real Estate Professionals

2012

Oregon State Bar New Lawyers Super Saturday CLE Seminar

Introduction to Bankruptcy

2012

Lewis & Clark Law School Lunch & Learn Tax Practice

2011

Oregon State Bar New Lawyers Super Saturday CLE Seminar

Introduction to Bankruptcy

2011

Oregon State Bar Broadbrush Taxation CLE Seminar

An Overview of Bankruptcy and Tax (Co-presenter)

2011

Lewis & Clark Law School Lunch & Learn Tax Practice

2010

Oregon State Bar, New Tax Lawyers Seminar

Tax Controversy Basics

2010

Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section Annual Meeting

Case Note Summaries (Co-presenter)

2010

Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section CLE Seminar

Bankruptcy Court Case Notes

2010

Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section CLE and Annual Meeting Bankruptcy and State Court Case Law Update (Co-presenter)

2009

Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section CLE and Annual Meeting Case Law Update (Co-presenter)

Publications

2010

Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter Bankruptcy Court Case Notes

2010

Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter U.S. Supreme Court Case Notes (Spring)

2010

Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter U.S. Supreme Court Case Notes (Fall)

2009

Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter State Court Case Notes (Spring)

2009

Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter State Court Case Notes (Winter)

2009

Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section Newsletter State Court Case Notes (Fall)

Languages

English

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