New York Tax, IRS Investigation, and Business Attorney

M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC

1230 Avenue of the Americas
7th Floor
New York, New York 10020
USA

(212) 759-0097 or (866) 557-2205

(212) 759-0087

www.mbrlawfirm.com

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Law Firm Overview

At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses resolve their most critical legal issues. We offer our clients:

* Experience: With over 25 years of experience handling difficult legal issues such as commercial litigation and estate administration and litigation, attorney M. Bradford Randolph knows the avenues to legal success.
* Efficiency: We handle a wide range of legal issues involving tax law, business law and complex litigation. Our clients appreciate that they don't have to scramble to find a new attorney every time a new legal problem arises. They benefit from the services of a CPA, MBA-holding business veteran and experienced taxation lawyer, all at a single firm.
* Value: Attorney M. Bradford Randolph and key staff members have worked together for over 12 years and know how work together and know how to solve legal problems quickly and effectively. By working as a team and fully utilizing every staff member, we are able to offer our clients cost-effective legal solutions.
* Confidentiality: Working with an attorney who is also a CPA, as opposed to just a CPA, has another important advantage: The attorney-client privilege. This legal concept is especially valuable to clients dealing with sensitive tax law issues, including IRS criminal investigations. Trust between client and attorney is crucial in pursuing favorable legal results.

We provide every client with personal service from a highly-qualified attorney. We return phone calls promptly and will always make ourselves available to answer your questions and concerns.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Business Torts; Contract Disputes; Business Owner Disputes; Private Placements; Tax Audits, Appeals & Litigation; Dealing with the IRS & State Tax Authorities; International Tax; Taxation of Foreign Investments; IRS Criminal Investigations; PCAOB Registered Auditor; Accounting Fraud; Kinship Hearings.

Practice Areas Description

M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC provides legal representation and services in the following areas of law:

- Tax Law

We have been handling complex tax matters for clients from New York City, throughout the nation and abroad for over 25 years. The scope of our practice includes legal representation for matters involving: Taxation; Tax planning; Tax audits, appeals & litigation; Dealing with the IRS & state tax authorities; International tax; Taxation of foreign investments; and IRS criminal investigations.

• Tax Planning
At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we help clients from New York, throughout the nation and abroad with a wide range of taxation issues. For individuals, tax planning strategies are vital in preserving assets and ensuring a smooth transfer of wealth from one generation to another. We will work with you closely to tailor a tax planning strategy that suits your unique needs and goals.

• Tax Audits, Appeals & Litigation
At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we offer clients over 25 years of experience in tax law, as well as the services of a licensed CPA. We represent clients in matters involving:

Tax audits: If your previously-filed tax return is subjected to an audit, it is important to be proactive in order to protect your legal rights. We have extensive experience representing individuals and businesses who are undergoing tax audits, and we will work with the IRS and state taxation authorities on your behalf.
Appeals: If you dispute the findings of the IRS, you may file a written appeal within the IRS or in the courts. It is important to remember, however, that the IRS imposes many hurdles, including strict timelines, throughout the process. We will handle all of the necessary legal details of your tax audit appeal to ensure you meet all of your obligations.
Litigation: Tax litigation is governed by statutes and procedures very different from other legal areas. If you are engaged in a dispute with a tax collection authority, it pays to have a lawyer on your side who is intimately familiar with the intricacies of this area of law.

• IRS Problems
When the IRS or state tax authority contacts you, every move you make is critical. An experienced tax attorney can help you protect your rights and meet your obligations. At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we have over 25 years of experience helping people with their most critical tax law problems. We have the skill and experience to stand up to the tax collectors on your behalf.

• International Tax
We advise clients on a broad range of international transactions and their underlying tax implications. We work with individuals and businesses facing issues involving taxation of foreign investments as well as tax audits, appeals and litigation. Our clients include: U.S. companies with foreign operations, Citizens of the U.S. doing business and investing overseas, and, Foreign individuals and businesses dealing with U.S. taxation issues. Properly handling an international tax matter requires not only knowledge of domestic and foreign tax laws, but a working knowledge of overseas and cross-border business activities.

• Foreign Investment Taxation
At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we handle a wide range of taxation issues, including international tax matters involving the taxation of foreign investments. For individuals and businesses making large investments overseas, the need for careful tax planning is paramount. Proper accounting of foreign investment capital is necessary to maintaining a healthy bottom line in addition to fortifying against risk and liability. One oversight in accounting could lead to serious financial loss and even criminal allegations.

• IRS Criminal Investigations
At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we help clients in dealing with the IRS and state tax authorities. In the scope of our practice, we provide defense representation to people and businesses facing allegations of: Tax evasion, Filing a false return, and, Preparing false books and records. We will work with you to help you understand the nature of the charges against you and the best route to legal success. We understand the strategies the IRS will try to use against you and we are prepared to counter them step by step.

• Tax Fraud
If you are under investigation by the federal government or have been charged with tax fraud, you face serious consequences, including hefty fines and jail time. Do not talk to anyone except a lawyer about your case, as it may be used against you later in court. The earlier you obtain an experienced tax fraud attorney, the sooner you can start defending yourself. At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we offer clients over 25 years of experience in handling tax fraud matters and IRS disputes and investigations. Whether you face income tax or corporate tax fraud allegations, we know your rights and are fully prepared to defend them.

- Business Law

Having served as treasurer and in-house counsel to a number of large corporations, attorney M. Bradford Randolph has an in-depth understanding of the needs of business owners. We handle a wide range of business law and business contract matters, including: Commercial litigation; Business torts; Contract disputes; Business owner disputes; Private placements; and Acquisitions & dispositions.

• Commercial Litigation
In the business world, litigation is a costly, but often necessary, expense. At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we are focused on helping businesses avoid litigation, and when necessary, reach solutions in a cost effective manner. We handle a wide range of commercial litigation issues, including those involving: Contract disputes, Breach of contract, Shareholder disputes, Partnership disputes, Franchise disputes, Employment disputes, Intellectual property disputes, and, Business fraud disputes.

• Small Business Litigation
Litigation can be costly, but often is a necessary expense. Our firm is focused on helping small businesses reach solutions in a cost effective manner. We will explain to you your best options and whether going forward with litigation is right for the specific needs of your business. We handle a wide range of small business litigation issues, including those involving: Contract disputes, Breach of contract, Licensing disputes, Disputes between investors and shareholders, Business owner/partnership disputes, Real estate litigation, Fraud or misrepresentation, and, Intellectual property issues.

• Business Torts
Business torts are typically very complex cases and require knowledge of not only the law, but business practices as well. When courtroom action is necessary, it is important to have an attorney on your side who has practiced extensively in federal and state courtrooms. At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we handle a wide range of business torts, including those involving: Breach of contract, Contract disputes, Contract misrepresentation, Business owner disputes, Falsifying company books and records, Fraud, Breach of fiduciary duty, Partnership disputes, and, Shareholder disputes.

• Contract Disputes
Contract disputes often involve allegations of fraud and misrepresentation. If you have entered into a contract with an individual or business who now refuses to hold up their end of the bargain, we can help you negotiate or file suit against that party. If someone has accused you of breach of contract or business fraud, we will stand up for your legal rights. At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we handle a wide range of contract disputes, including those involving: Loan agreements, Employment contracts, Project finance agreements, Real estate contracts, and, Licensing agreements.

• Business Owner Disputes
In today's economy, a dispute between business owners can be a costly and disruptive affair. At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we understand that a scorched-earth approach to dispute resolution rarely benefits either party. If you feel your business partner has violated the terms of a contract, or otherwise wronged you, we can help you work out a solution that protects your interests while maintaining the strength of your company. We offer experienced representation in matters such as: Shareholder disputes, Fraud, and, Misrepresentation.

• Private Placements
At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we help business owners with a wide range of critical legal matters including private placements and other investment opportunities. We have extensive knowledge in securities law which is crucial to success in handling these securities offerings. If you are offering private placements, we can help you with all of the necessary legal details, including: Preparing the private placement memorandum; Establishing contracts; Working with the placement agent; and, Exploring tax implications.

• Private Offerings (Regulation D Securities)
If your business is looking to raise capital, consider a private offering of securities. Businesses can only succeed if they have enough capital to continue with daily operations. However, by raising money through a private placement, you are subject to SEC regulations, such as Regulation D. This requires the experience of a New York securities attorney who can facilitate the entire process. Our firm helps businesses with their private offerings, which can allow a sale of securities without SEC registration. We have extensive knowledge in securities and business law which is crucial to getting through the entire private offering process successfully. Failure to comply with securities regulations can mean serious consequences and liabilities.

• Acquisitions and Dispositions
At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we have over 25 years of experience handling acquisitions and dispositions for our business clients both in the U.S. and abroad. Sound legal guidance can be a key element to executing an advantageous business transaction.

Acquisitions: Have you fully investigated all aspects of the company, property or asset you wish to buy? Hidden liabilities can saddle you with significant financial strain and expose you to risk. We are tireless and painstaking in performing due diligence for our clients' domestic and foreign acquisitions. We specialize in valuing the business you are thinking of buying.
Dispositions: When selling business assets, it is important to perform a proper value assessment to ensure you don't give the buyer too good of a deal. Also, it is important to identify and disclose potential defects, including hidden litigation risk, to protect yourself from future liability.

• PCAOB Registered Auditor
Attorney Randolph is a registered Public Company Accounting Oversight Board auditor. The PCAOB was created by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in order to oversee auditors of public companies. The board is a private, nonprofit corporation that sets high standards in overseeing registered public accounting firms. The purpose in setting these standards is to protect investor and public interests by ensuring fair, accurate and informative auditing.

• Accounting Fraud
At M. Bradford Randolph, Esq., PLLC, we help clients who are under federal investigation and those who have been charged with accounting fraud. We provide aggressive criminal defense representation to individuals and businesses, especially those in the financial industry and corporate executives. Individuals working in the financial industry may be afraid that their actions could be considered fraud. We can discuss your case and your best options going forward.

- Estate Administration & Litigation

If you are facing the legal complications that accompany the death of a family member, we can help guide you through the process. From the distribution of assets, to contested wills to tax issues, our estate administration and litigation practice is focused on making a complex process simple and worry free.

• Kinship Hearings
If you are a relative of a deceased family member and need to prove your inheritance, we are here to help you explore your legal options. Attorney Brad Randolph is an attorney with over 25 years of experience. He can represent you in litigation to prove kinship and can manage complex issues. It is very important that you obtain legal representation quickly. The sooner we can discuss your case, the sooner we can assist you in getting control over the estate and proving your inheritance rights. Furthermore, if you act quickly you may avoid the State taking control of the assets.

- Bankruptcy

We represent people in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. If you are facing overwhelming debt, we are prepared to help you with all of the necessary legal details of filing for bankruptcy. We specialize in tax and foreclosure issues related to bankruptcy.