Of Counsel
Paul Cohen
Of counsel for witness assistance cases.
Attorney-Led Representation
Our Team
Every client at Segal, Cohen & Landis is represented by a licensed attorney — from the first consultation through final resolution. Decades of IRS experience. No hand-offs.
Managing Partner
Samuel Landis, Esq.
Managing Partner
Sam Landis is the founding attorney of Segal, Cohen & Landis and has dedicated his entire career to IRS tax controversy law. For more than 33 years, he has represented thousands of individuals, businesses, and international clients in every form of federal and California tax dispute — from routine audits to Tax Court litigation to high-stakes offshore account disclosures.
- 33+ years IRS tax controversy practice
- U.S. Tax Court & Federal District Court
- International tax — expats, FBAR, Form 3520
- Offers in Compromise, Tax Liens & Levies
- Super Lawyers rated
Our Legal Team
Of Counsel
Gregory Segal, Esq.
15+ year civil litigation veteran and one of the firm's founding forces in IRS controversy resolution. Known for refusing to settle when a better result is achievable.
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Senior Managing Attorney
Victoria Lee, Esq.
International tax compliance specialist with an LL.M. in Taxation from Loyola Law School. Has saved clients millions through aggressive IRS and state tax settlements. Featured in USA Today.
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Sensitive Cases Division
Ray E. Johnson, Esq.
Attorney, retired FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge, and risk-management consultant who leads the firm's Sensitive Cases – Willful & Reckless Conduct division, advising clients and counsel on matters involving potential criminal exposure, incomplete records, and elevated risk.
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Tax Attorney
Tolu Edun, Esq.
Former IRS Senior Revenue Officer who trained IRS personnel — now uses that inside knowledge to defend clients before the IRS, FTB, CDTFA, and EDD.
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Tax Attorney
Cristian Xochimitl, Esq.
LL.M. in Taxation from the University of San Francisco. Recipient of the Peggy Browning Fellowship Award. Practices IRS and state tax collections and proposed assessments.
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Managing Attorney
Gavin Lee, Esq.
J.D. from Southwestern Law School with a background in civil litigation. Represents individuals and businesses before the IRS and Franchise Tax Board on income, payroll, and corporate tax matters.
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Support Team
Behind Every Case
Our operations and client-services team works alongside the attorneys on every matter — ensuring thorough preparation and clear communication throughout your case.
John Barbarotta
Chief Financial Officer
Stephen Gardner
Chief Marketing Officer
Deana Linderholm
Client Services
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