ENGAGE FROM
A POSITION
OF STRENGTH
State and Local Tax Attorneys
Successfully resolving tax disputes
on behalf of taxpayers
At Dakessian Law, we practice exclusively in the area of state and local taxation. At its inception, our firm was focused exclusively on resolving disputes with California agencies. And while this remains the sole focus of our preeminent California tax team, we have since expanded our services to include two additional areas—advice and counsel to multistate tax executives and multistate tax controversy.
Our team of specialists handles administrative and judicial disputes with California taxing agencies and those of other states and local governments. We cover income tax, sales tax, property tax, payroll taxes and other states taxes and fees, as well as business license taxes and fees. We have a winning track record that comes from decades of experience at the highest levels of Big Law, Big 4, and in-house.
We also provide advice and counsel to multistate tax executives faced with difficult decisions impacting the company’s financial, reputational, and strategic position. Whether you are developing an audit defense strategy on a multistate issue, deciding whether to proceed with high-stakes litigation, considering reserve amounts, evaluating refund or planning proposals, identifying and analyzing a transaction’s potential risks and rewards, or marshaling the best team of advisors for a major project, make sure we are the last advisor in the room so you can make the best possible decision.
Testimonials
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“Marty Dakessian is a talented lawyer. He understands the intricacies of California tax law, ...
“Marty helped my client, a regional transportation company, with its payroll tax appeal before ...
“In early 2017, we had a California payroll tax hearing before an administrative law ...
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“Marty Dakessian did a great job representing us in our state-assessed property tax case ...
Our Results
VIEW ALLCity of Rialto Business License Tax Litigation
Privately-Held Apparel Company – Sales Tax Reduction
[Redacted] Energy Sector Client
World Wide Produce – Attorney Fee Award
[Redacted] Privately Held Real Estate Firm
NFL Athlete – Residency Dispute
[Redacted] Charitable Remainder Trust
[Redacted] Charitable Trust
[Redacted] Fortune 500 Food Company
[Redacted] Angel Investor
American Century Investments
Mannco
[Redacted] Payroll Tax win before ALJ for Major Apparel Co.
[Redacted] California/Nevada Residency Dispute
Liberty Utilities
[Redacted] Income Tax win for Trading Co.
[Redacted] Major California Glazing Contractor
G&C Equipment Corporation (G&C II)
Minimed Infusion
Mantels & More
G&C Equipment Corporation (G&C I)
Tax Analysts v. Franchise Tax Board
SpaceX
Cutler v. Franchise Tax Board (Cutler II)
Daniel V, Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Parmar v. State Board of Equalization
Cutler v. Franchise Tax Board (Cutler I)
Santander Auto Finance
M/Y Bellissima
1033 Tax Deferred Exchange
Mica Industries, Inc.
Alan Berman Trucking, Inc.
[Redacted] Franchise Tax Board
Communities to Save Enterprise Zones
Cyntron v. Housing and Community Development
B&R Industries
Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
Argonaut Group, Inc.
DeVry, Inc.
Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
Jessica McClintock, Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Granite Construction, Inc.
Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
Ventura County Assessor’s Office
Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office
Trend Offset Printing
Kia Motors
