Bankruptcy and Tax Law
Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC
Our Focus: A Problem-Solving Approach to Law
We believe consumers of legal services don't need to be intimidated, or confused, with legal jargon. They don't need a lecture on the law. They want, and deserve, effective and practical solutions to the problems they face.
Whether it's stopping a wage garnishment, dealing with a state or IRS tax levy or lien, halting a foreclosure on a home or car repossession, or saving a business, our role is to help you find the way to reach your goal. In short, getting things done is what we are all about.
For answers to your questions about filing bankruptcy or getting help with tax problems, look at the information we provide here is a first step in finding solutions.
For information about bankruptcy in your specific state see our FAQs: Bankruptcy in Maryland, Bankruptcy in Virginia, and Bankruptcy in Washington, DC.
The next step is to call and schedule an appointment. Based on more than twenty years of legal experience, we can take away some of the worry and uncertainty, and find a personal solution to your unique circumstances.
We pride ourselves on individual attention to our clients. At this law firm, you are not just another legal matter --- you matter. We look forward to helping you.
Bankruptcy and Tax Law Services
Our law firm helps individuals and businesses solve complex tax and debt problems in suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and DC. What sets up apart from other bankruptcy lawyers and tax attorneys is that we are both, and have long experience in each. The law firm's principal has been in practice for more than twenty years, including experience with the IRS. Bankruptcy has been a major part of our practice for more than fifteen years.
Our law practice is focused solely on matters of financial law. In tax law, our services include advice and representation for offers in compromise, release of tax liens, tax levy defense, collection due process hearings, tax garnishments, innocent spouse relief, IRS and state audits and examinations, and litigation in the US Tax Court. In bankruptcy law, we plan and help you file bankruptcy under Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or Chapter 11 in the local bankruptcy courts for Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
At the initial consultation we will gather the facts from you, review any relevant documents you have, and answer all your questions. By the time we are done, you will understand what your problem is, and what the options are to address it. Don't wait. It won't get better. Contact us and we'll get started.
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