Lavar Taylor is the founder of Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP and has over 38 years of experience in handling civil and criminal tax controversies involving the IRS and state tax agencies.

Our tax attorneys have government and extensive private practice experience creating a unique blend of expertise necessary for resolving tax controversies.

Civil and criminal tax attorney in Orange County, representing business and personal taxpayers during civil tax audits, criminal tax investigations, and more.

During his IRS career, Jim served as an attorney and adviser to the District Director and various Internal Revenue Service offices throughout the country for a broad spectrum of Federal tax matters. On behalf of the government, Jim successfully handled thousands of cases in the United States Tax Court, civil and criminal tax fraud, refund ...

Robert Russell is Senior Counsel with Taylor Nelson Amitrano, LLP joining the firm in 2024 where he represents clients in federal and state tax examinations, appeals and litigation.

Rami Mitri Khoury has been practicing tax law since his admission as a licensed attorney in the State of California in 2018. Rami has an extensive background in federal and state tax controversy and is a Certified Specialist in taxation law by the California Board of …

Daniel W. Soto joined Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP as a law clerk in 2018 and as an associate attorney in November of 2020. He graduated with his Juris Doctor, cum laude , from Chapman University Fowler School of Law in 2020 where he also earned a Certificate in Taxation Law.

Michael Eddison Romero joined Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP as an associate attorney in 2022. Michael is committed to being a strong advocate for his clients in a variety of tax controversy matters. Michael is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at …

Lynda B. Taylor joined the firm in 1998, after 15 years of IRS experience. She works with clients in matters involving tax assessment, tax collection, estate and gift tax, sales tax, payroll tax and property tax.

Advising clients, attorneys and other professionals regarding the dischargeability of all types of taxes in bankruptcy proceedings, including Federal and state income taxes, sales and use taxes, employment taxes, excise taxes, and other liabilities arising under federal and state tax laws