Ledingham Law - Frederick, MD

Elite Tax Litigation and Corporate Controversy in Frederick, MD

When confrontation with taxing authorities or corporate adversaries threatens your financial stability, you need seasoned litigators who combine elite institutional training with personal responsiveness. Located at 5100 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 250 in Frederick, with an additional office in Rockville, Ledingham Law delivers sophisticated legal advocacy across Maryland and federal courts. Founded in 2023 by attorney Jessica Ledingham, who earned her Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, this woman-owned boutique firm brings the precision of premier national practices directly to individual taxpayers, family enterprises, and growing companies.

Judicial Clerkship and Big Law Trial Heritage

Founding attorney Jessica Ledingham brings an extraordinary background to every tax controversy. Prior to founding Ledingham Law, she practiced corporate and tax litigation at premier Vault-100 firm Willkie Farr and Gallagher in New York, worked within Big Four accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and completed a prestigious judicial clerkship for the Honorable Ronald Lee Buch at the United States Tax Court. This inside knowledge of judicial decision-making allows her to anticipate government arguments, dissect procedural irregularities, and build bulletproof trial records for clients.

Federal IRS Tax Controversy and Audit Defense

Navigating an adversarial federal tax audit requires proactive, detail-oriented strategy. Ledingham Law defends clients at every stage of the controversy lifecycle:

• IRS Examinations and Administrative Appeals: Defending individuals, corporate entities, and partnerships through rigorous income and business tax audits, contesting unreasonable proposed adjustments before the IRS Independent Office of Appeals.
• United States Tax Court Litigation: Filing petitions and conducting aggressive trial litigation before the U.S. Tax Court to challenge statutory notices of deficiency and unwarranted tax penalties.
• FBAR and International Tax Compliance: Guiding clients through foreign bank account reporting requirements, voluntary disclosures, and cross-border asset compliance to eliminate civil and criminal tax fraud penalties.
• Tax Collection Alternatives: Securing installment agreements, penalty abatements, innocent spouse relief, and lien releases to resolve accumulated tax liabilities.

Maryland State Tax Audits and Property Tax Appeals

State taxing authorities in Annapolis can be just as aggressive as federal revenue agents. Ledingham Law represents Frederick businesses and residents in sales and use tax audits, withholding penalty disputes, and Maryland Comptroller appeals. Additionally, the firm successfully challenges inflated commercial and residential real estate tax assessments before Maryland property tax assessment appeal boards.

Commercial Litigation and Corporate Shareholder Disputes

Corporate transactions and commercial partnerships often experience irreconcilable conflicts. The firm litigation team represents companies and minority shareholders in breach of contract claims, business torts, fiduciary duty breaches, non-compete enforcement, and merger disputes, protecting corporate assets through trial or calculated negotiation.

National Recognition and Legal Accolades

Jessica Ledingham has attained national acclaim for her legal acumen and leadership. She was honored in the American Bar Association On The Rise Top 40 Young Lawyers list, recognized in Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and named a Managing Partner honoree by the Maryland Daily Record. Alongside attorney Janice Feldman, she frequently lectures nationwide on decedent tax audits, trust planning, and tax controversy.

Accessible Counsel and Initial Case Consultations

Whether you face an impending tax deadline or a contentious business dispute, early legal intervention is critical. When you seek to hire a tax lawyer or find an attorney in Frederick who will handle your case with uncompromising dedication, Ledingham Law provides accessible communication, transparent fee options, and confidential case consultations.