RJS LAW - Irvine, CA

Premier Tax Controversy and Estate Planning Counsel in Irvine

Tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or California state taxing agencies can jeopardize business assets, personal savings, and liberty. Located at 2 Park Plaza in Irvine, RJS LAW delivers aggressive tax controversy defense and sophisticated estate planning across Orange County. Founded in 2003 by attorney Ronson J. Shamoun, an adjunct law professor recognized by Super Lawyers and the San Diego Business Journal, the firm has saved clients hundreds of millions of dollars in tax liabilities and protected many from criminal prosecution.

State and federal tax agencies possess vast investigative and enforcement powers, from wage garnishments and bank levies to criminal tax evasion indictments. Choosing to find an attorney with extensive tax courtroom experience levels the playing field against IRS revenue officers and California Franchise Tax Board auditors. The multidisciplinary team at RJS LAW combines seasoned tax attorneys with Certified Public Accountants, developing strategic defense strategies that resolve complex tax controversies with maximum discretion.

Focused Tax Controversy and Wealth Preservation Practice Areas

RJS LAW provides comprehensive counsel for individuals, small enterprises, and multinational corporations across diverse practice areas:

• Tax lawyers: Defending taxpayers in state and federal tax audits, criminal tax defense, civil tax fraud investigations, and offshore voluntary disclosures.
• IRS dispute lawyers: Negotiating offers in compromise, installment agreements, penalty abatements, innocent spouse relief, and lien removals before IRS collection divisions.
• State tax controversy: Representing California taxpayers before the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Employment Development Department (EDD), and Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
• Bankruptcy lawyers: Evaluating the dischargeability of old income tax debts in bankruptcy proceedings and stopping IRS collections through statutory bankruptcy stays.
• Estate planning lawyers: Designing sophisticated estate plans to protect family wealth, minimize federal estate and gift taxes, and structure generational asset transfers.
• Wills lawyers and trusts lawyers: Drafting revocable living trusts, irrevocable dynasty trusts, pour-over wills, and advanced powers of attorney to avoid probate.
• Probate lawyers and trust litigation: Resolving high-stakes probate disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and managing complex trust administration.
• Business formation lawyers: Advising business owners on entity selection, corporate tax structuring, commercial contracts, and merger transactions.

The RJS LAW Strategic Advantage

Tax controversy and wealth management require unmatched technical proficiency. Choosing to hire a lawyer from RJS LAW delivers distinctive benefits:

• Renowned tax authority: Ronson Shamoun co-founded the annual USD School of Law RJS LAW Tax Institute, standing at the forefront of national tax controversy.
• Proven financial results: The firm has saved clients hundreds of millions of dollars in disputed tax assessments, penalties, and interest over two decades.
• Collaborative CPA team: Blending legal litigators with on-staff Certified Public Accountants ensures meticulous forensic accounting and audit preparation.
• Complimentary case evaluations: Providing confidential initial consultations to evaluate your tax liabilities and outline clear defense strategies.

Contact Our Irvine Tax Attorneys Today

Whether you face an urgent IRS notice of deficiency, a California sales tax audit, or need to protect your family legacy through an estate plan, delay can cost you severe financial penalties. If you need a lawyer urgently to resolve a tax crisis, reach out to RJS LAW in Irvine today to schedule your complimentary consultation.