The Law Office of D. Mathew Blackburn is a client focused firm that provides legal advice in easy to understand terms. We advise business owners and individuals in tax, business law, and estate planning. Whether you’re an owner looking for someone that speaks the  language of business, or you’ve received an IRS or state revenue agency notice that is full of dense technical language, or you’re an individual looking for someone to explain how an estate plan can protect your family and legacy, we are here to help. 

 

Some of the services we provide:

 

For businesses:

 

Serve as outside general counsel. Services provided include business formation, merger/acquisition, trademark filings, reorganizations, contract drafting/review, general advisory services.

 

Serve as tax counsel. Liaison with general counsel to provide tax compliance review, tax planning, and tax controversy services.

 

Representation before, during, and after  audits, including contesting assessments, negotiating settlement and installment arrangements, resolving non-filer issues and where necessary, pursuing litigation.

 

For individuals:

 

Formulate and draft estate plans, business succession plans,  and wealth transfer plans. Draft and implement wills, living wills, trusts, health & financial powers of attorneys.

 

Representation before, during and after an audit, including contesting assessments, negotiating settlement and installment arrangements, resolving non-filer issues, FBAR and FATCA advisory, and where necessary, pursuing litigation.

 

Provide tax preparation and other related services.