DiMaria Law Group - Irvine, CA
DiMaria Law Group in Irvine, California is a premier tax law firm founded by trial attorney and tax specialist Ryan DiMaria, dedicated to maximizing recovery through the taxation of settlements, verdicts, structured settlements, and IRS-compliant tax opinions.
Strategic Settlement Taxation and Structured Settlement Counsel in Irvine
Navigating the complex tax consequences of litigation recoveries is essential to preserving the financial rewards of hard-fought legal battles. DiMaria Law Group, based at 19200 Von Karman Avenue in Irvine, California, provides specialized tax guidance for settlement recipients, plaintiffs, and trial attorneys nationwide. Led by founder Marcus Ryan DiMaria, an experienced litigator and holder of a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Chapman University Fowler School of Law, the practice bridges the gap between high-stakes civil litigation and complex tax law. Drawing on his unique perspective as a former plaintiffs attorney and personal settlement recipient, Ryan DiMaria protects clients from losing substantial portions of their recoveries to avoidable taxation.
Litigation counsel and claimants who need to hire a tax attorney for settlement planning turn to DiMaria Law Group for definitive answers. The firm works seamlessly alongside underlying trial lawyers, resolving intricate tax characterizations without slowing down case resolution. Whether structuring attorney fee deferrals, drafting tax protective language in settlement agreements, or crafting exhaustive 40 to 60 page IRS tax opinions, DiMaria Law Group delivers unmatched clarity and peace of mind.
Comprehensive Settlement Tax and Advisory Services
Every legal dispute culminates in a tax determination that directly affects net recovery. DiMaria Law Group acts as specialized tax lawyers, offering bespoke solutions designed to withstand rigorous IRS scrutiny:
- Taxation of Settlements and Verdicts: Analyzing the taxability of personal injury awards, employment discrimination damages, punitive damages, and commercial litigation proceeds to maximize tax-exempt treatment under Internal Revenue Code Section 104.
- Formal IRS Tax Opinions: Authoring comprehensive, 40 to 60 page written legal tax opinions that substantiate taxpayer positions, establish reasonable cause, and safeguard litigants against accuracy-related penalties upon IRS audit.
- Structured Settlement Brokerage: Designing tax-free and tax-deferred structured annuities that generate guaranteed, long-term cash flow while safeguarding settlement principal against market volatility.
- Attorney Fee Structuring: Assisting trial attorneys in structuring their contingency fees into customized deferred payment schedules, minimizing immediate income tax burdens while growing wealth.
- Settlement Negotiation Support: Collaborating with litigation teams to draft and negotiate precise tax characterization clauses within settlement agreements, releases, and final court judgments.
Estate Planning, Trusts, and Business Counsel
To ensure long-term wealth preservation, DiMaria Law Group also assists clients as estate planning lawyers and trusts lawyers:
- Special Needs and Settlement Trusts: Creating qualified settlement funds (QSFs), special needs trusts, and spendthrift trusts to preserve government benefit eligibility and protect vulnerable beneficiaries.
- High-Net-Worth Estate Planning: Structuring revocable living trusts, irrevocable wealth preservation trusts, and health care directives to streamline asset distribution and minimize transfer taxes.
- Business Law and Real Estate Planning: Advising entrepreneurs and property owners on business formation, contract drafting, and tax-advantaged property transfers.
Why Trial Attorneys and Claimants Choose DiMaria Law Group
DiMaria Law Group holds a distinguished reputation among top trial attorneys across the country who refer their most challenging tax matters with complete confidence. By assuming the advisory responsibility and potential liabilities associated with tax counseling, the firm allows litigation attorneys to concentrate entirely on advocacy. If you need to find a tax lawyer in Irvine who possesses both deep tax scholarship and personal insight into the settlement process, DiMaria Law Group provides transparent retainer options, accessible online consultations, and compassionate guidance tailored to your future.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the vibrant Irvine Business Complex neighborhood of Irvine, CA, just minutes away from John Wayne Airport.
Building Location
This commercial office building, known as The Atrium, is sheathed in classic English slate and features a 10-story soaring glass atrium with an open courtyard. It is located near the Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art and has the landmark Bistango Restaurant situated right inside the main lobby of the building.
Parking Details
Visitors can utilize the surface parking lot available on-site, which requires a fee. Additional public surface parking spaces are also located in the immediate vicinity of the building.
Public Transit
Served by Orange County Transportation Authority Route 59 (Irvine); nearest stop is at Dupont-Von Karman.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the lobby through the main entrance of the building, and take the elevator up to the 6th floor where you will find the offices in Suite 600.