Good questions when:

Choosing a Tax Attorney

• Can you tell me about your education and experience?

• Do you have a LL.M Masters of Law in Taxation Designation?\012Are you a Certified Public Accountant?

• Are you licensed to practice before the U.S. Tax Court and the appropriate Federal District and Appellate Courts?
• How many cases like mine have you handled?
• Will you personally handle my case or will it be handled by an associate?

• Money can be saved by using an associate at a lower billing rate to do routine research and leg work?

• What is your hourly billing rate?
• What is the billing rate for your associates and administrative staff?
• Is a retainer fee required and if so how much?