Atty. John Otis Kent

Atty. John Otis Kent

John Otis Kent is a lawyer practicing taxation, criminal taxation, criminal tax audits and 13 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1964, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About John Otis Kent at a glance

John Otis Kent is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Brager Tax Law Group A P C. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on irs, employment, tax, tax litigation, and international tax. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1971), California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1971) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1964). Active member of Los Angeles County Superior Court Pro Bono Mediation Panel, San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County Bar Associations Association of Administrative Law Judges Southern California Mediation Association. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Otis Kent is a lawyer practicing taxation, criminal taxation, criminal tax audits and 13 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1964, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • John practices at Brager Tax Law Group, A.P.C. in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Otis Kent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Otis Kent handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Employment Law

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Tax Litigation

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International Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Otis Kent

Where is John Otis Kent's law office located?
John Otis Kent's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Brager Tax Law Group A P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Otis Kent handle?
John Otis Kent focuses on irs, employment, tax, tax litigation, international tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Otis Kent practiced law?
John Otis Kent has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did John Otis Kent go to law school?
John Otis Kent earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact John Otis Kent for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1971
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1971
California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977

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