Our IRS tax litigation attorneys and state controversy attorneys are dedicated to providing customized solutions for complex civil and criminal tax issues. We represent individuals, business owners and business entities in tax litigation and controversy matters, including federal and Arizona:
In connection with our tax litigation attorneys, Frazer Ryan also offers one of Arizona's leading practice groups devoted to State and Local Tax issues.
Our senior tax partners include Certified Specialists in Tax Law (Arizona Board of Legal Specialization) and/or have worked for the U.S. Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service, and they offer extensive experience in providing a broad range of services, such as:
We subscribe to the wisdom of the adage, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. With our broad understanding of tax law and its complications, and with a keen insight into the incredible and often devastating impact that a tax controversy can have on our clients, we strive to provide solid counseling and guidance to our clients before there is a controversy.
Our tax litigation attorneys can help you, before there is a problem, to minimize the risk and limit the expense of an impending tax controversy.
Tax Attorneys
Brandon Keim, a CPA and Certified Tax Law Specialist. Brandon joined Frazer Ryan after serving six successful years as a senior trial attorney with the Internal Revenue Service. Brandon’s clients benefit from his knowledge and experience in a broad scope of federal tax controversies. Brandon holds an LL.M. in Taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center.
Lisa Reilly Payton represents businesses and individuals in tax matters before the IRS and the Arizona Department of Revenue. Through her offer-in-compromise settlements negotiated with the IRS, Lisa has saved her clients over $20 million in federal income taxes. Lisa is a Super Lawyers Rising Stars selectee and has been listed by Az Business magazine as one of “The Most Influential Women in Arizona.” Doug John, a Best Lawyers in America honoree, is a state and local tax attorney whose practice emphasizes property tax counseling and litigation. Doug helps individuals and companies navigate the complex state and local tax systems in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico in order to minimize their income tax, sales and use tax, and property tax liability. Mike Harsch is a former revenue agent with the Internal Revenue Service and has worked in tax practices in Arizona and Illinois. Mike represents businesses and individual taxpayers in federal, state and local tax controversies and in collection, appeals and other related taxing authority functions.Ida Araya joined Frazer Ryan after developing her state and local tax knowledge as a staff attorney at the Arizona Department of Revenue. She is licensed to practice law in Arizona and California.
Trisha Farrow is a former Internal Revenue Service tax litigation attorney and represents taxpayers in tax disputes with the IRS, Arizona Department of revenue, and other government agencies.
Lisa Blue is an IRS Enrolled Agent and a Certified Paralegal with extensive experience in tax controversy matters.
Lisa joined Frazer Ryan in 2011. For more than a decade, our business clients have benefited from her strong background in small business management.
Email | 602-200-7392
Sarah Lauterbach is an IRS Enrolled Agent who joined Frazer Ryan after 10 years as a revenue agent in the IRS Small Business/Self-Employment Division. Her special project experience at the IRS prepared her to assist clients in complex tax audits.
Sarah earned her accounting degree from the ASU School of Global Management and Leadership.
Email | 602-277-2010
