Atty. Jane C. Bergner
J ane C. Bergner's practice encompasses a broad range of tax matters, including tax audit and controversy matters; tax collection disputes; innocent spouse issues; civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels; corporate, partnership, business and individual transactional tax planning; the representation of tax-exempt organizations; and estate, gift and wealth planning and probate.
Tax Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Jane C. Bergner at a Glance
Jane C. Bergner is a trusts and tax attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Law Offices of Jane C. Bergner. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1967) and Vassar College (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jane C. Bergner
- Jane C. Bergner's practice encompasses a broad range of tax matters, including tax audit and controversy matters
- tax collection disputes
- innocent spouse issues
- civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels
- corporate, partnership, business and individual transactional tax planning
- the representation of tax-exempt organizations
- and estate, gift and wealth planning and probate
- Jane is the author of Chapter 50, "Tax Court Jurisdiction, Procedure & Practice," included in the tax treatise Mertens, Law of Federal Taxation, as well as two annually updated treatises on "Tax Court Practice" and "Court of Federal Claims Practice," included in the West's Federal Forms series published by The West Group
- She was one of three members of the private bar appointed by the Chief Judge of the United States Tax Court to a nine-member committee which drafted statutory provisions ultimately included in the Technical Corrections Act of 1988
- Other members of the Committee were three judges of the United States Tax Court, the Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service and the Assistant Attorney General of the Tax Division, U. S. Department of Justice
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Jane C. Bergner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jane C. Bergner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Trusts in Washington
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Tax Law in Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Jane C. Bergner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jane C. Bergner's practice in the field of trusts and tax.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and tax, Jane C. Bergner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Jane C. Bergner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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