Steven L. Walker is a tax attorney in San Jose, California, and a former IRS attorney at the Office of Chief Counsel. He advises clients on tax controversies and litigation with the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, and state and local taxing agencies. Steven represents clients in civil and criminal tax matters, including individual international tax, voluntary disclosures, offshore matters, audits, appeals, litigation, and collection. He also assists clients with state tax matters, representing them before the California Franchise Tax Board, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, the Employment Development Department, and the Office of Tax Appeals. Steven also handles trusts and estate matters for clients in Silicon Valley, including estate planning, trust and probate administration, and probate and trust litigation.
Mr. Walker is currently obtaining an LL.M in Taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington D.C (one of the most competitive tax programs in the country). He is personable and knowledgeable and known for providing skilled advocacy and expertise.
Prior to establishing his own firm in 2010, he was a Partner at the international law firm of McDermott, Will & Emery in Palo Alto, CA, an Associate General Counsel for a publicly-traded technology company in Silicon Valley, and an associate at the international law firm of White & Case LLP. Mr. Walker has over 30 years of experience and is well-liked by clients, respected by government officials, and has achieved successful results.
Mr. Walker’s speaking engagements include (but are not limited to) the Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council, the Estate Planning Council of Southern Alameda County, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the California Society of Enrolled Agents (San Fernando Valley Chapter), Strafford, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Mission Society of Enrolled Agents, the California Lawyers’ Association, and the East Bay Association of Enrolled Agents.