Lawrence Brown

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Texas Tax Litigation Attorney - Criminal Tax Violations Lawyer - Fraud Defense Ft Worth TX

* Tax Controversies & Tax Planning
- Tax Litigation - Representing corporate clients or individuals in federal court trials and pre-trial negotiations over disputed taxes
- IRS Audits and Appeals - Representing individuals and businesses targeted for audit of tax returns
- IRS Problem Resolution - Resolving IRS problems through offers in compromise, installment agreements, bankruptcy and other remedies for tax obligations
- Criminal Tax Matters - Experienced defense of those accused of tax fraud, tax evasion and other crimes
- Tax Planning - Strategies for businesses and individuals to minimize taxation of transactions, estates, settlements and other matters

* Wills, Trusts and Estates
- Estate Planning - Integrated approach to drafting of wills, powers of attorney, health care directives to provide for future events, with consideration for tax ramifications
- Trusts and Tax Strategies - Sophisticated use of trusts to minimize estate taxes, provide for charitable causes or ensure care for a child with special needs
- Estate Administration - Knowledgeable assistance with the tasks of settling a family member's estate and administering trusts
- Estate & Trust Dispute Resolution - Solution-oriented representation of fiduciaries or beneficiaries in will contests and other probate litigation
- Asset Protection - Strategies to protect client assets from creditors and litigation while remaining fully compliant with the law

* Business Counsel & Litigation
- Business Formation - Entity selection, agreements among owners and start-up advice, with consideration for tax ramifications and avoiding litigation
- Business Transactions & Counsel - Comprehensive counsel for established companies, including venture financing, contracts, transactions, tax strategies and exit strategies
- Commercial & Corporate Litigation - Efficient, cost-effective resolutions of contract disputes and internal disputes, and capable trial advocacy when necessary

* Fraud Defense & Corporate Compliance
- White Collar Criminal Defense - Proactive involvement in the pre-indictment stage of fraud and federal crime investigations to avert indictments, or formidable defense at trial
- Congressional Investigations - Counsel and representation of individuals called to testify before Congress in criminal activity inquiries
- Corporate Compliance - Helping companies comply with complex federal regulations to avoid criminal charges or civil enforcement action
- Internal Investigations - Independent, thorough and discreet investigations of suspected criminal activity by corporate employees, managers or officers

Law Offices of Lawrence Brown
512 Main St #712
Fort Worth TX 76102
Tel: 817 870-0025; 888 870-0025
Fax: 817 870-0515

Areas of Practice:
- Trusts & Wills
- Business & Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- White Collar Crimes
- Estate Planning
- Litigation & Appeals
- Taxation Law

The Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory lists Mr. Brown as a preeminent attorney (awarded to approximately 5% of practicing attorneys nationwide), and has awarded him its AV rating (highest possible for legal proficiency and professional ethics).

Since leaving the Department of Justice Tax Division for private practice in 1992, Mr. Brown has represented individuals and businesses, throughout the United States, in complex federal tax matters, including IRS Audits and Appeals, IRS Problem Resolution, Tax Litigation and Criminal tax matters.

Mr. Brown is uniquely qualified to represent clients in complex and contentious tax controversies, disputes and litigation. A former U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division trial attorney, with years of experience in complex tax matters, Mr. Brown has an insider’s understanding of IRS and Department of Justice Tax Division policies, procedures and strategies. He is a veteran trial attorney who is also highly proficient in the technical aspects of tax law. Mr. Brown has tried over 100 jury trials and over 400 bench trials to verdict, and has settled countless other matters at the IRS administrative level or otherwise without the need of trial. Since college, Mr. Brown has been a consummate student of taxation, generally, and tax law in particular. He works diligently and continuously to stay well schooled and highly proficient in Federal tax law.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Brown served as a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division in Washington, D.C., where he represented the United States in numerous high-profile and sophisticated federal tax investigation and litigation matters.

Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Mr. Brown served on active duty as a U.S. Navy Judge Advocate, where he prosecuted and led investigations in a number of high profile cases including courts-martial of senior officers and two national security cases. Mr. Brown achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander, and his decorations included the Navy Commendation Medal (awarded for performance above and beyond the call of duty).