Law360 (November 14, 2019) — Mardiros “Marty” Dakessian of Dakessian Law Ltd. scored a major victory this year in a Los Angeles tax dispute over whether a business was considered a wholesaler or retailer, which led to the reversal of a long-standing city policy, earning him a spot as one of Law360’s 2019 Tax MVPs. […]

Law360, New York (December 18, 2017):  Dakessian Law, Ltd. founding partner Mardiros “Marty” Dakessian makes his fourth appearance on the Law360 MVP list this year, thanks to a 15-year personal income tax fight that saved a local entrepreneur $3 million, as well as a $15 million win that cut a Fortune 500 food company’s tax […]

Marty Dakessian was recognized by Law360 as a Tax MVP for 2016. The Law360 MVP awards highlight leading lawyers who “have distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.” About Law360 For the 2016 edition, Law360 editors reviewed more than 1,000 law firm submissions for […]

For the third straight year, Marty Dakessian is a Southern California Super Lawyer. After a successful run as equity partner at Global 20 law firm Reed Smith, Marty started his own firm in January dedicated to representing taxpayers in disputes with California tax agencies. There, he continues his mission to help his clients and hold […]

The Daily Commerce, a Los Angeles-based newspaper, published a feature story on Marty Dakessian and the launch of his new firm. Dakessian Law, Ltd., is focused exclusively on California tax disputes. In other words, the firm services clients with administrative and judicial controversies before the State Board of Equalization (sales and business taxes), the Franchise […]

(February 17, 2016, LOS ANGELES) – Prominent California tax litigator Marty Dakessian has launched his own firm. In forming Dakessian Law—which will focus exclusively on representing taxpayers in California tax disputes—the 19-year tax law veteran leaves his position as equity partner at Global 20 law firm Reed Smith, where he has been for the past […]

Two-time Law 360 MVP withdraws as equity partner from Global 20 firm to form boutique dedicated to resolving California tax disputes LOS ANGELES (January 1, 2016) – Prominent California tax litigator Marty Dakessian has launched his own firm. In forming Dakessian Law—which will focus exclusively on representing taxpayers in California tax disputes—the 19-year veteran leaves […]