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5.0 /5.0
20 Client Reviews
$ 350-400 per hour
PRO
Christopher Michael Larson
also known as Insight Law
About Christopher
Biography
My name is Christopher Larson. I absolutely love being a tax attorney in Seattle, WA
Cost-effective IRS & WA tax solutions. Burien, Everett, Bellevue, Seattle. Free consultations.
Cost-effective IRS & WA tax solutions. Burien, Everett, Bellevue, Seattle. Free consultations.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Tax
100%
18 years | 547 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016 2013 2012
2012 2011
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Insight Law - Downtown Headquarters
(206) 397-1889
Mobile
(206) 641-9661
Fax
701 5th Avenue, Suite 4200, Seattle, WA, 98104
insightlawfirm.comInsight Law - South King County Location
15111 8th Avenue SW Suite 302, Burien, WA, 98166
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Christopher Michael Larson's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax
No More Letters or Phone Calls...Happy Again
had a complex tax issue with the IRS. Chris was responsive and professional. His knowlege base and experience in dealing wiht them is second to none. He answered all my questions and his strategy was on point. I would say that if you have to deal with the IRS, do not do it alone. Contact Insigh...
Posted by Mike | June 22, 2015 | Tax
All I can say is WOW!
I starting my business many years ago and after not being able to pay the IRS for some of those years and sometimes not even filing I ended up getting myself almost $39,000 in debt to the IRS, At one point they had even levied my bank accounts. After meeting with a few different attorneys for help I...
Posted by Dan | January 14, 2013 | Debt Collection
Tax Liability Representation
I am a new client of Mr. Larson and have been very pleased with his services. He has been prompt in resolving my wage garnishment issue. Thorough in making sure that I understood the best plan of action. Honest and not promising pennies on the the dollar, but an accurate and fair plan of attack. W...
Posted by EMILY | September 06, 2012 | Tax
QUICK AND EFFICIENT!
I had a tax preparer miskey my SS# causing someone else's return to file under my name. The IRS held over 11 grand of my money for almost a year. I finally decided I'd had enough of the relentless phone calls with the answers of just wait longer and we don't know why our computer system won't kick ou...
Posted by mary | October 30, 2011 | Tax
NO MORE FEAR OF THE IRS
christopher larson represented me in a rather complicated irs case. i was a manager of a lounge for 23 years and when the owner did not pay his taxes they came after me for twenty two thousand dollers. chris took the irs head on and never gave up. I will never be able to thank chris enough for what h...
Christopher Michael Larson's Lawyer Endorsements
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"With a great track record of hundreds of published answers to consumer questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Larson is skilled and knows the law well, too. Kudos."
"Mr. Brady constantly provides excellent legal advice that not only benefit the asker of the question, but also fellow attorneys. Even though I have been an attorney for 23 years and even a judge and magistrate, I learn new aspects about the law from him every day."
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"Attorney Larson is a knowledgeable lawyer who is generous with his time and expertise. I recommend him."
"Mr. Larson is insightful and knowledgeable about tax law, and his answers in this community are always on point and well thought out. I would definitely recommend that you schedule an appointment with him if you need assistance in the Seattle, Washington area. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Mr. Larson provides valuable and detailed information via avvo and knows the law and how it applies to tax problems. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Larson has contributed much and is an asset to the Avvo community and to his clients. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Larson consistently adds concise accurate and helpful answers here. He is a great asset to the AVVO community and legal profession."
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"I endorse Mr. Larson. His answers are very informative and show a deep knowledge of the U.S. tax law. I would highly recommend his services."
"Chris is a top notch Tax Law attorney. A good tax lawyer needs to know not just the law but also needs a deep accounting background (what I call a "numbers" knowledge) and Chris has that. From an excellent law school and with the recommendation of former clients and endorsements from attorneys who know him too, if you want to see how much he knows about the law, just read some of the way-over-a-thousand of his published answers to questions at Avvo.com. When you want the best Tax Lawyer around, you need to call Chris. It's as simple as that."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation because of his skill and expertise with complex tax matters. I respect and recognize his expertise in the area of tax law. Chris has a winning manner and truly cares about resolving people's tax problems. Thus, I can recommend him on both a personal and professional level."
"I love tax lawyers because they are the true warriors of the legal system & I appreciate the honest & direct answers Christopher Michael Larson has shared with all of us here on Avvo & am happy to offer him my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Discharger of Client Tax for 2011-12($400,000+), University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Bellevue, Everett & Seattle Tax Attorney, Insight Law
2009 - 2011
Student Attorney, University of Washington Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Associations
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
United States Tax CourtMember
2011 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonMember
Sample of Legal Cases
6694 Tax Preparer Penalty
Abated $5,000 penalty
Client with Two Different Years in Tax Court
2005 Tax Court - $4,000 Refund 2007 Tax Court - No Liabiltiy
Trust Fund Penalty
Trust Fund Penalty Removed
Employment Taxes Owed - $265,000
$215,000 reduction in amount owed
Construction Company OIC
Received $46,000 Offer in Compromise on $290,000 Debt
Education
2010
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Washington
Business Administration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Christopher earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
Q&A
What personal tax liability will I have as being a beneficiary of assets from an estate settlement?? Is this money taxable????
29 Aug 2020
Q&A
Is the lump sum payment of an arrears amount of alimony completely taxable in the year in which it was finally paid?
04 Feb 2016
Q&A
Can I file Head of Household under IRS code/NC law given my current situation or do I need to file married but sep?
03 Feb 2016