Atty. Kathryn Meyer
Kathryn Meyer brings more than 26 years of distinguished service with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel to her private practice, offering clients a wealth of expertise in tax law. As an IRS attorney, Kathryn personally litigated approximately 700 cases in Tax Court, Bankruptcy Court, and District Court.
Debtor and Creditor & More Attorney · Serving Alexandria, VA · 28+ Years Experience
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About Kathryn Meyer at a Glance
Kathryn Meyer is a Member based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Kathryn Meyer Law PC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on irs, divorce, employment, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in California United States Tax Court United States Court of Federal Claims (1998). Educated at Willamette University College of Law (J.D. Boston, 1998) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kathryn Meyer
- Kathryn Meyer brings more than 26 years of distinguished service with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel to her private practice, offering clients a wealth of expertise in tax law
- As an IRS attorney, Kathryn personally litigated approximately 700 cases in Tax Court, Bankruptcy Court, and District Court
- Advancing into management, she trained attorneys and advised IRS auditors and collection teams, later supervising over 3,500 cases
- In a senior leadership role, she oversaw more than 80 attorneys and paralegals, with responsibility for an estimated 30,000 cases, and served as the national coordinator for Research Credit litigation
- Kathryn concluded her IRS career as the attorney to the National Taxpayer Advocate, focused on resolving taxpayer issues
- In addition to her government service, she has contributed to the legal field as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School and Golden Gate University
- Kathryn’s published Tax Court opinions and media features reflect her recognized authority in tax matters
- She is also an active community volunteer and frequent speaker on tax litigation topics
Practice Areas Explained
Kathryn Meyer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathryn Meyer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Alexandria.
IRS Disputes & Audits in Alexandria
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Divorce in Alexandria
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Kathryn Meyer is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Employment Law in Alexandria
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kathryn Meyer is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Alexandria
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Kathryn Meyer is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia →
Tax Law in Alexandria
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Kathryn Meyer is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Alexandria
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alexandria are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Alexandria Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Alexandria-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Alexandria Choose Kathryn Meyer
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 Kathryn Meyer's practice in the field of irs, divorce, employment, bankruptcy, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kathryn Meyer brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering irs, divorce, and employment, Kathryn Meyer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Alexandria
A Alexandria-based practice means Kathryn Meyer 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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Common Legal Issues Kathryn Meyer Handles in Alexandria
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