Tax Law Lawyers in Seattle
1,073 verified tax attorneys in Seattle. Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation. Compare tax experience, read verified client reviews, and book a free consultation with local Seattle counsel — AttorneyQnA never charges clients to connect with an attorney.
Kirsten Lela Ambach is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills, probate and 5 other areas of law. Kirsten received a M.A. degree from Columbia U...
RoseMary Reed is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, non-profit/tax exempt, probate and 1 other area of law. RoseMary received a B.S....
Jeffrey Michael Grieff is a lawyer practicing corporate, estate planning/probate/wills, non-profit/tax exempt and 1 other area of law. Jeffrey receive...
Laura E. Hoexter is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning and probate, real estate transactions and 1 other area of law.
Amber Kikine Quintal is a lawyer practicing taxation, business, estate planning and 7 other areas of law. Amber received a B.A. degree from University...
Donald Michael Young is a lawyer practicing tax, business, regulatory litigation. Donald received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 19...
Gregg D. Barton is a lawyer practicing tax.
Robert Lee Mahon III is a lawyer practicing tax, business, environmental and natural resources. Robert received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in...
Lorri Anne Dunsmore is a lawyer practicing business, bankruptcy & workouts, retail & consumer products and 22 other areas of law. Lorri received a B.A...
J. Thomas Cristy is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, taxation, business and 2 other areas of law.
Ms. Karen Southworth Weaver is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, commercial litigation, environmental law and 9 other areas of law.
Ms. Monica Brown Gianni is a lawyer practicing corporate, international, tax and 3 other areas of law.
Timothy J. Filer is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory, communications, constitutional and 15 other areas of law.
Bryan Steven Smith is a lawyer practicing tax, business, employee benefits and 2 other areas of law. Bryan received a B.A. degree from Seattle Pacific...
Philip M. Roberts is a lawyer practicing real estate, development & finance, licensing & technology and 5 other areas of law.
David O. Cantu is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate transactions, commercial real estate finance, leases and leasing and 3 other areas of law...
Gloria Zmuda Nagler is a lawyer practicing tax issues, small businesses in distress, complex divorce situations and 5 other areas of law. Gloria recei...
Wendy S. Pearson is a lawyer practicing indian, tax.
Marc Richard Greenough is a lawyer practicing environmental, municipal, public finance & tax exempt finance and 1 other area of law. Marc received a A...
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Mark T Schleck is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, business enterprises and 16 other areas of law. Mark received a B.B.A. degree from Univers...
Mr Douglass Allan Raff is a lawyer practicing corporate transactions and finance, nonprofit, real estate and land use and 5 other areas of law. Dougla...
Konrad James Liegel is a lawyer practicing administrative/ regulatory, environmental, land use and 7 other areas of law. Konrad received a B.A. degree...
Ronald E. Braley is a lawyer practicing corporate & business, estate planning, trusts & probate and 6 other areas of law.
Mark Wilcox Roberts is a lawyer practicing private clients, trusts and estates, tax and 5 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Bucknel...
Mr. Christopher Nelson Weiss is a lawyer practicing class actions litigation, products liability and toxic torts, property tax and 2 other areas of la...
Jon Michael Schorr is a lawyer practicing acquisitions, divestitures and liquidations, non-profit/tax exempt and 1 other area of law. Jon received a B...
Wallace E Skidmore, Jr is a lawyer practicing business, tax, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Wallace received a B.A. degree from Brigham You...
Don Paul Badgley is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, construction litigation, federal tax litigation and 8 other areas of law. Do...
Dima Malhas is a lawyer practicing agricultural, appellate, aviation and 23 other areas of law. Dima has been licensed for 15 years.
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My name is Christopher Larson. I absolutely love being a tax attorney in Seattle,...
James Frazer Bush is a lawyer practicing healthcare law, privacy law, civil litigation and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Or...
Mr. Lance Wyrill Behnke is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities, energy, private investment funds and 5 other areas of law.
Claudia Ann Gowan is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, wills and 18 other areas of law. Claudia has been licensed for 33 years.
John Weller Hanley, Jr is a lawyer practicing business transactions, real estate, energy transactions and 17 other areas of law. John received a B.A. ...
Pamela M Charles is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, wills and 2 other areas of law. Pamela received a B.A. degree from University of Was...
Samuel Allen Donaldson is a lawyer practicing personal planning, non-profit organizations, family office services and 4 other areas of law. Samuel rec...
Graham Hoyt Fernald is a lawyer practicing business, employee benefits & executive compensation, family office services and 2 other areas of law. Grah...
Carla Marie Dewberry is a lawyer practicing health, tax, business/commercial and 1 other area of law. Carla received a B.A. degree from University of ...
Patrick Howard Vane is a lawyer practicing securities, tax, securities offerings and 1 other area of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from Universi...
Donald Keith Franklin is a lawyer practicing agricultural, contracts, corporate and 4 other areas of law. Donald received a B.A. degree from Universit...
Susan M Teel is a lawyer practicing elder, estate planning/ probate/ wills, tax and 1 other area of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from University ...
Mr. Ryan L Montgomery is a lawyer practicing business representation, business-commercial, estate planning and 4 other areas of law.
Dainen N Penta is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, debtor-creditor, real property/land use and 18 other areas of law. Dainen received a B.A. degree fro...
Margaret Breen is a lawyer practicing contracts, corporate finance & business transactions, emerging companies and 3 other areas of law. Margaret rece...
Joseph Michael Wallin is a lawyer practicing business counseling & general corporate, finance & commercial lending, mergers & acquisitions and 6 other...
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Richard J. Birmingham is a lawyer practicing federal taxation, employment class actions, government relations & litigation and 6 other areas of law.
Mary Elizabeth Drobka is a lawyer practicing employment, labor & benefits, employment counseling and 9 other areas of law. Mary Elizabeth received a B...
Karl A Weiss is a lawyer practicing corporate & business, taxation, business/ commercial and 3 other areas of law. Karl received a degree from Norther...
Frank Charles Woodruff is a lawyer practicing corporate, employee benefits & compensation, financial restructuring & bankruptcy and 6 other areas of l...
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William Colwell Severson is a lawyer practicing state and local taxation, municipal, administrative/ regulatory and 2 other areas of law. William rece...
James Gordon Kibble is a lawyer practicing business, tax law, corporate law and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of ...
Robert Raymond Mackin is a lawyer practicing real estate, business transactions and formation of companies, education/professional associations and 5 ...
V. Lee Okarma Rees is a lawyer practicing regulatory, administrative, civil litigation and 5 other areas of law.
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Ms. Anne Mueller Redman is a lawyer practicing technology transactions & privacy, healthcare, business and 6 other areas of law.
Judith L. Andrews is a lawyer practicing public finance, municipal law, health care and 2 other areas of law.
What is Tax Law?
Tax Law is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, tax law sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way tax law works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Tax Law attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Tax Law lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 1,073 verified tax law attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in California.
When do you need a Tax Law attorney?
Most people contact a tax law lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for tax law representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a tax law lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 1,073 tax law attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Tax Law attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a tax law lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of tax law experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Tax Law lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a tax law lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for tax law attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side tax law work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing tax law needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about tax law
How quickly can a tax law lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a tax law lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many tax law attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical tax law matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are tax law lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between tax law and the related practice areas?
Tax Law overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find tax law attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the tax law roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Tax Law Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Tax Law by State
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