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Karen Ann Wargo

Karen Ann Wargo

Law Office of Karen Wargo
125 West Richmond Avenue
Suite A
Point Richmond, CA 94801

Phone: (510) 233-9100  |  Fax: (510) 233-4144

Contact Karen Ann Wargo

If you owe more than $10,000 in taxes, I can help you.

Legal Topic

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Preferred New Clients

Clients with large tax liabilities and clients who want a will and/or a living trust.

Sub-Categories

Taxes
  • Audit Defense
  • Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
  • Income Taxes
  • IRS Disputes
  • IRS Filing & Compliance
  • Negotiating IRS Payments & Settlements
  • Payroll Taxes
  • Property Taxes
  • Tax Planning
Estate Planning
  • Drafting Trusts
  • Drafting Wills
  • Estate Planning
  • Living Trusts
  • Living Wills

Bar Admissions

CA, Jan 1989
Bar Number: 139177

Other Court Admissions

All California State Courts, California Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court

Association Memberships

State Bar of California and the State Bar of California Taxation Section

Continuing Education

Over 36 hours in the last three years.

Example Cases

-Reduced a $1 million tax liability case to $0 based on innocent spouse defense.
-Compromised and negotiated for several clients reducing tax liabilities with IRS and the Franchise Tax Board (for example: client owed $370,000, we got the IRS to accept $5,700; client owed $2 million, we got the IRS to accept $600,000; client owed $20,000, we got the IRS to accept $300).

Education

Degree:

B.A.

School:

University of Maryland

City:

Baltimore

State:

MD

Year:

1970

Focus and Accomplishments:

Double major in Psychology and Early Childhood Development

 

Degree:

LL.M.

School:

Golden Gate University

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1995

Honors:

3.75 GPA

Focus and Accomplishments:

Taxation

 

Degree:

J.D.

School:

University of San Francisco

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1985

Focus and Accomplishments:

Taxation

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

I am a sole practitioner. The focus of my firm is taxation and estate planning.

Previous Employment Summary

I have been a sole practitioner since 1989 as well as the vice president and 1/3 owner in a tax representation firm from 1997-2001.

Activities and Awards

I attend continuing education seminars and the State Bar of California Taxation Section Annual Conference.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I think it is wonderful, to point.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I am quite willing.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

In most cases, I would be willing to coach clients to represent themselves.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

Initially, I wanted to be a labor lawyer because I enjoyed negotiations.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

Serving clients and attending seminars helps me to be a better lawyer.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I found taxation to be exciting.

What do you like best about your career?

I enjoy working with clients.

Tell us about your law firm:

I have one independent contractor on a part-time basis.

What are your strengths and style?

I am good at working with clients; clients trust me. I'm also good at representing clients against the IRS before the franchise tax court.

I am personable, but forceful when necessary.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy travel and investment.

Office Manager/Assistant

None

Fax

(510) 233-4144

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

None

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Taxation fixed rates vary from $1,100 to $5,500.

Hourly Rates

I charge $200 per hour unless I'm working on a sliding scale.

Free Initial Consultation?

I charge $150 to $200 for the initial consultation.

Typical Retainer

None

Understanding Fees

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