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Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin Named as 2012 Super Lawyers

idrabkin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:44:33 +0000

We are proud to announce that all three founding members of our tax law firm — David Holtz, Gary Slavett and Igor Drabkin — were selected as 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers in Tax Law. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Each year, only 5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.

Congratulations to David, Gary and Igor on this achievement!

Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin Partners Part of CNN Tax Team on Romney’s Tax Returns

idrabkin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:42:17 +0000

Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin Tax Partners on CNN

January 24, 2012: Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin tax law partners Gary Slavett and Igor Drabkin were featured today by CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront program regarding Mitt Romney’s tax returns released this morning. Gary and Igor were a part of the team that reviewed and analyzed Romney’s tax returns for CNN, providing valuable information for Erin Burnett’s program.

The segment can be viewed at CNN.com by clicking here.

Erin Burnett OutFront airs weeknights at 7 p.m. ET. on CNN.

Igor Drabkin Named 2011 Rising Star by Super Lawyers

idrabkin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:30:08 +0000

Igor S. Drabkin, Former IRS Attorney

Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin congratulates Igor Drabkin on being selected as a Rising Star® in the field of Tax Law by Super Lawyers for the third consecutive year. The Rising Star® distinction recognizes the “top up-and-coming attorneys” in Southern California.

The selection of Rising Stars® is made by an attorney-led research team that independently reviews the credentials of potential candidates and assigns points based on aset of evaluation criteria. Practicing lawyers are asked to nominate “the best attorneys who are 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less.” No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in any state are named to the Rising Stars® list.

Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin has moved

Gary Slavett — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:36:14 +0000

December 27, 2010 – Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin is please to announce the relocation of our offices to 315 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 515, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Our telephone numbers and e-mail address remain unchanged.

Igor Drabkin to Speak at the FBAR Seminar

idrabkin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:03:32 +0000

On December 8, 2010, Igor Drabkin will be one of the presenters at the online seminar organized by Strafford Publications. The seminar is entitled “Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts: Preparing for 2011 Filings. Latest Developments and Practical Lessons From 2010 Compliance”. A panel of seasoned tax advisers will analyze the regulations and rulings involving FBAR, discuss lessons learned to date from filing the revised form and participating in the Voluntary Disclosure Program, and will help tax practitioners for future compliance with the FBAR requirements. You can enroll in this seminar or request the materials at the following link: Strafford Publications Webinar on FBAR

Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin to Participate in the 26th UCLA Tax Controversy Institute

idrabkin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:04:06 +0000

Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, APLC is proud to sponsor the 26th Annual UCLA Tax Controversy Institute, which will take place on October 26, 2010, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. For more than 25 years the UCLA Tax Controversy Institute has been the preeminent conference in the United States dedicated to tax controversy and tax litigation. This year, Gary Slavett served on the Institute’s Planning Committee and Igor Drabkin will be one of the speakers on the topic of Employment Tax Examinations and Investigations.

If you are interested in attending the Tax Controversy Institute, please register here.

Gary Slavett and Igor Drabkin Named Rising Stars by Super Lawyers

idrabkin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:44:51 +0000

We are proud to announce that Gary Slavett and Igor Drabkin were named 2010 Rising Stars in Tax Law by Super Lawyers. This is a second consecutive nomination for both Mr. Slavett and Mr. Drabkin.

Igor Drabkin to Speak at Pepperdine University School of Law

idrabkin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:24:30 +0000

Igor S. Drabkin, J.D., Former IRS Attorney

On March 5, 2010, Igor Drabkin will be one of the speakers at a symposium called “Changing Face of Foreign Asset Protection” at Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. The symposium is sponsored by the Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship, and the Law (“JBEL”). Igor will be discussing IRS enforcement with respect to offshore financial activities, incluing the recent UBS case and the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program.

: Igor S. Drabkin, J.D., Former IRS Attorney

Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin Sponsors UCLA 25th Annual Tax Controversy Institute

Gary Slavett — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:49:10 +0000

Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin is proud to sponsor the UCLA 25th Annual Tax Controversy Institute to be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.

Program Highlights:

♦ Current Priorities and Litigation Efforts in the Office of Internal Revenue Service Chief Office

♦ Current Issues, Developments, and Priorities in the Office of IRS Appeals

♦ Practitioner concerns, practice pitfalls, conflicts and ethical issues

♦ Tax Collection Techniques in a Recessionary Economy: Please…Show Me the Money!

♦ Referral and Prosecution Declinations: Finally, Someone Agrees…it IS Just a Civil Matter!

♦ Representation Techniques: From Examination to Tax Court Litigation

♦ Voluntary Disclosures: Still Possible After UBS?

♦ The Thin Line Between Civil and Criminal Fraud: Does it Still Exist?