Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP - Irvine, CA

Authoritative Civil and Criminal Tax Controversy Defense in Irvine

Facing a severe tax dispute, aggressive federal audit, or criminal tax investigation can place your business operations, personal wealth, and liberty at extreme risk. Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP, formerly The Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor, has served as Southern California's preeminent tax controversy practice since 1993. Based on Main Street in Irvine, the firm represents corporations, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals in contested matters before the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, and state taxing authorities. When you need an attorney with the government insider experience required to resolve complex tax controversies, Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP delivers unsurpassed courtroom capability.

The firm brings together more than 150 years of collective tax controversy experience, including more than twenty years of combined prior government service with the IRS District Counsel, the Department of Justice, and the U.S. Attorney's Office Tax Division. Founding partner A. Lavar Taylor, a former federal prosecutor and Senior Trial Attorney with the IRS, has litigated tax disputes across U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Tax Court, the Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Joined by partners Lisa O. Nelson and Jonathan T. Amitrano, the legal team leverages their insider knowledge of tax enforcement mechanisms to craft pragmatic, cost-effective defense strategies.

Specialized Tax Controversy and Defense Practice Areas

Successfully resolving contentious tax disputes requires working with dedicated tax lawyers who possess proven trial capabilities in administrative forums and federal courtrooms. Core areas of practice include:

• Civil tax audits and examinations, defending corporate and individual tax filings against aggressive IRS and state auditors
• Criminal tax defense, representing clients facing charges of tax evasion, willful failure to file, and tax fraud
• Administrative appeals before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals and the California Office of Tax Appeals
• Litigation in the United States Tax Court, federal district courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• California state tax controversies, including high-exposure residency audits, sales tax disputes, and payroll tax assessments
• Collection defense, addressing federal tax liens, wage garnishments, bank levies, installment agreements, and offers in compromise
• Tax issues in bankruptcy, utilizing bankruptcy code protections to eliminate or discharge qualified back taxes
• Employment Retention Credit controversy, employee withholding tax disputes, and trust fund recovery penalty defense

Nationally Ranked Tax Litigation Excellence

Those seeking to hire an attorney in Irvine benefit from Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP's distinguished reputation within the national tax bar. The firm has earned Regional Tier 1 rankings in Litigation and Controversy - Tax from Best Law Firms and is consistently ranked by Chambers USA. Firm attorneys have been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America in tax law for consecutive decades. Founding partner Lavar Taylor has received the prestigious V. Judson Klein Award from the California Lawyers Association Taxation Section and the Honorable Peter M. Elliott Memorial Award.

With a multilingual legal team conversant in English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese, the firm ensures that culturally diverse clients receive accessible, attentive representation. Supported by former government litigators and seasoned paralegals, every case is prepared with exhaustive evidentiary rigor.

Protect Your Financial Future with Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP

Tax problems rarely resolve themselves without assertive legal intervention, and delaying action often limits your statutory defense options. Deciding to find a lawyer who knows how taxing authorities build cases gives you the strategic advantage needed to achieve an optimal resolution. Located in the Irvine financial corridor on Main Street, Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP is prepared to defend your rights. Contact the Irvine office today to discuss your tax controversy with an experienced tax litigator.