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At the offices of Silver Law PLC, in Scottsdale, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada and in San Diego, California, we have more than 100 years of combined experience protecting the rights of individuals and businesses involved in tax controversies.

Because all of our attorneys formerly worked for the Internal Revenue Service, we have a comprehensive understanding of both sides of a tax dispute. We know how tax authorities handle different types of issues and will use our knowledge and skill to protect your interests.

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    Silver Law PLC
    7033 E. Greenway Pkwy, Ste 200
    Scottsdale, AZ 85254

    Silver Law PLC
    2470 Saint Rose Parkway Suite 207
    Henderson, NV 89074

    Silver Law PLC (Las Vegas Location)
    410 South Rampart Blvd, Suite 390
    Las Vegas, NV 89145

    Silver Law PLC (San Diego Location)
    1373 Grand Avenue,
    San Diego, CA 92109

    Silver Law PLC (Coronado Location)
    724 1st St.
    Coronado, CA 92118
    Email: info@silverlawplc.com
    Monday thru Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Our Tax Law Experience

    Our Story

    In January of 2001, Jason Silver, a former IRS trial attorney in Los Angeles, joined Silver Law PLC as the second generation tax controversy attorney. Much like his father, Jason got a great education. After graduating from Chaparral High School, he went on to obtain his Accounting Degree from the University of Arizona, followed by a Law Degree from the renowned Gonzaga University.

    In 2014, they added another great attorney to their team, Chris Sheldon, also a former IRS trial attorney. Chris graduated from Mesa High School and received both his finance and law degrees from Arizona State University, graduating with Honors Summa Cum Laude and Cum Laude, respectively. Chris was a senior trial attorney and associate area counsel with the IRS, working at the IRS from 2004-2013.

    Since 2007, Silver Law PLC has also been lucky to have our excellent legal assistant, Lindsay. Not only are we a team of capable and professional lawyers, but we are a family.

    Also in 2018, Laura Sexton joined Silver Law as a Paralegal and IRS Enrolled Agent. Laura graduated from Northern Arizona University and thereafter obtained her certificate in paralegal studies from Georgetown University in 2007. Laura has worked as a paralegal for over 10 years and has focused most of her career on tax controversy matters. In 2014, Laura passed the special enrollment examination and became an IRS Enrolled Agent, which authorizes her to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service.

    In 2021, attorney Ric Hulshoff joined the Las Vegas office of Silver Law. Having worked with Jason and Chris at the Office of Chief Counsel, he finally departed the IRS after 23 years as a senior attorney in SBSE and LBI and an SBSE Associate Area Counsel. Ric graduated with honors from Seattle University School of Law, with a tax specialization, after graduating with honors from the University of Utah in Economics and Japanese. He tried over 30 cases in his years with the IRS, settled hundreds more and advised on thousands.

    In 2022, Lauren Hulshoff joined the Silver Law office in Las Vegas as a paralegal. Lauren attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas from 2017 to 2020. Lauren then obtained her certificate in paralegal studies from Boston University in 2021. Lauren has previously worked in tax preparation.

    In 2022, Shad Brown joined his practice with Silver Law after many years managing his own law firm concentrated in estate planning, tax planning, business planning, business transactions and tax controversy. Prior to entering private practice in 2013, Shad was an attorney for the IRS, Office of Chief Counsel where he represented the IRS in civil and criminal tax matters. Shad has a Bachelor’s degree in business marketing from the University of Phoenix and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Juris Doctorate and Master of Laws from University of Florida. Shad worked with Chris Sheldon and Ric Hulshoff while at the Office of Chief Counsel.

    In 2024, Adrian Ochoa joined the Scottsdale office of Silver Law.  Adrian has a stellar education with an accounting degree from the University of Arizona, a law degree from Cornell and an advanced degree in taxation from New York University.  After graduating from New York University, Adrian clerked with U.S. Tax Court Judge Vasquez and then worked at two law firms in the tax area.

    Our Tax Attorney Services

    Tax Litigation. We represent individuals and business in disputes involving tax liability, including civil and criminal matters. We will protect you at all stages of a civil or criminal tax dispute, from the grand jury administrative proceeding through court appeals.

    Tax Audit Representation. We work with individuals or businesses throughout the audit process, whether you have just received notice of an impending audit or would like to appeal the findings of a recently completed audit.

    Tax Collections. We protect the rights of individuals and businesses facing tax collection efforts, helping you negotiate an offer in compromise or an installment payment plan, whenever possible, or defend against an attempt to place a lien or levy on your property. We also handle tax collection efforts involving employment taxes, such as withholding, FICA, Social Security and sales tax.

    Innocent Spouse Relief. We assist spouses who face tax assessments, fines or penalties because of wrongful or illegal acts by their spouses or former spouses.

    Foreign Tax reporting/Offshore Voluntary Disclosure. We will work with you on your foreign reporting requirements, including reporting foreign bank account, trusts, corporations and property holdings. Also, we will assist you in disclosing to the Internal Revenue Service previously undisclosed foreign bank account under the current Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative.

    Call us at 480-429-3360 or email to arrange an appointment for a private consultation. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9 am until 5 pm; evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. We are located in Kierland.

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