Sandra Veliz

Sandra Veliz

3.7
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 30 years

Tax Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Tax

600 University St Ste 2401, Seattle, WA

About Sandra

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Tax 100%

Civil Tax Controversy and Bankruptcy Tax Matters

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Sandra Veliz

600 University St Ste 2401, Seattle, WA, 98101-4121

LeSourd & Patten, P.S.

2401 One Union Square, 600 University Street, Seatle, WA, 98101-4121

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Sandra Veliz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do not hire unless you want to waste time and money

I hired Ms. Veliz in September of 2017 to handle my case involving IRS debt from my ex-husband, as well as debt from the marriage I was unaware of. She came in confident stating how many cases she had one previously in the Innocent Spouse area. She did not guarentee we would win, but that she would ...fight for me. I gave her every bit of detailed information ever requested immediately upon request. I would not hear from her for days. There were vacations and out of offices. All the while my future hung in the balance. I felt no sense of urgency on her part. I ultimately lost my case. She found out the Thursday prior to Labor Day weekend of 2018. She did not inform me until an 5 days later. When we discussed this, she replied she was too upset with the outcome to be able to discuss it. My take is that she simply wanted to cut out for a long weekend early. What further struck me was after losing my Innocent Spouse case, she tried selling me on appealing it. After months of anxiety and paying an attorney, I was exhausted and wanted it over. Once she knew there was no more money to be had from me as a client, she got off the phone as quickly as possible. No empathy, no parting remarks. I felt like I gave my trust and money to the wrong person. Looking back on her big elaborate office, it made sense. I do not believe she is out for justice for her clients, she is out to make money, pure and simple. Unfortunately for me, I did not do deep enough homework, or I would have never wasted my time or money on an attorney that is not fighting for my best interest.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

happy, successful outcome

Sandra has helped me resolve my tax issue with the IRS. I never had an issue with the IRS before. I was quite anxious when I received notice from them. She used to work for the IRS and was able to explain how the whole process works. She offered a few suggestions to tackle my tax situation. I dec...ided to go with plan A and was able to get my tax situation resolved after the 1st try. She was great to work with and was able to put me at ease. I cannot say enough good things about Sandra. Anyone with IRS related issues should definitely consider hiring her.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2011

The BEST Attorney for IRS tax matters

After a 3 1/2 year on going audit and working with two seperate attorneys who did NOTHING to represent me, I was referred to Sandra. She took charge, got the ball moving, kept me informed and did an excellent job navigating my case out of court and back into a settlement with an appeals officer. I... could not be happier with my results and the professional working relationship I developed with Sandra along with the way. The person who recommended her to me was my accountant and he stated that he had been referring this firm for over 20 years with great success. My outcome was better then I expected and I now tell my friends and family that hiring Sandra was one of the smartest investment I have ever made. She was fair in her billing and cautious of my budget and financial needs. I spent thousands of dollars on other attorney's and was so relieved when I fianally found Sandra.

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Associate Attorney, LeSourd & Patten, P.S.

1995 - 2008

Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service

Associations

2009 - Present

IRS Liaison Committee

Co-chair

1995 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

United States Tax Court

Member

1995 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Member

Education

1995

University of Washington, School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Oregon State University

B.A. and B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2010

Federal Tax Clinic

The Basics: Tax Court Litigation

Languages

English

Spanish

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