Mayhall, Law Firm APLC

The Mayhall Law Firm maintains a highly specialized tax, business and commercial practice; including expertise in the following areas:

Tax Controversy and Collection

• Tax audits and tax litigation at the federal, state, and local levels
• IRS and Louisiana Department of Revenue collection matters, including tax liens, tax levies, garnishments, offers-in-compromise, and payment plans
• Sales and employment tax audits, and property tax disputes

Tax Planning and Advices

• Tax planning in connection with lawsuits, settlements and judgments
• Tax planning for businesses and individuals in commercial transactions
• Tax planning for businesses and individuals involved in operations outside of the United States, and foreign investors and businesses involved in operations in the United States
• Tax advice regarding offshore financial accounts
• Formation of charitable organizations and other tax exempt organizations, including advices on maintaining tax exempt status

Business Planning

• Formation and operation of partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and S corporations
• Preparation of organizational documents including, articles of incorporation, articles of organization, partnership agreements, and operating agreements for limited liabilities, companies C corporations and S corporations
• Buying and selling businesses
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Stock sales and asset sales
• Contract negotiation and preparation

Estate Planning/Successions/Wills/Trusts

• Preparation of wills, trusts, buy-sell agreements and other estate planning documents
• Representation of estates in probate/succession proceedings

Commercial and Civil Litigation

• Representation of design professionals and contractors
• Representation of businesses and individuals in contact disputes and commercial transactions
• Defense of civil suits for damages or other relief
• Representation of clients in disputes arising out of insurance coverage and claims