Of Counsel
Paul Cohen
Of counsel for witness assistance cases.
Since 1991
About Segal, Cohen & Landis
Since 1991, our firm has served more than 25,000 clients, representing individuals and businesses across all 50 states and internationally in IRS and state tax disputes and U.S. international tax compliance matters.
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Focused on Tax Controversy & International Tax Compliance
Segal, Cohen & Landis was founded in Beverly Hills in 1991 with a single focus: representing taxpayers in disputes with the IRS and state tax agencies. That focus has never changed.
Over three decades, we have represented clients in every type of federal and California tax controversy — from routine correspondence audits to high-stakes Tax Court litigation to criminal tax defense. Our attorneys have appeared before IRS Revenue Officers, IRS Appeals Officers, IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agents, the U.S. Tax Court, and federal district courts.
Our international practice helps U.S. citizens living abroad, foreign nationals, and businesses with U.S. tax obligations. We handle FBAR and foreign account reporting, Form 3520, PFIC matters, offshore disclosure, and related IRS audits and penalties. Clients receive attorney-led guidance whether they are in the United States or overseas.
Our clients range from individuals with a single-year audit to large corporations with multi-year examinations to US citizens living abroad with years of unreported foreign accounts. Whether the amount at issue is $50,000 or $50 million, every client receives attorney-led representation from intake to resolution.
33+
Years of tax controversy practice
25,000+
Clients served
50
States represented
U.S. & International
Serving clients in all 50 states and abroad with U.S. tax matters
“Tax controversy is all we do — which means it’s all we’re focused on when your case needs to be won.”
— Sam Landis, Managing Partner
Our Qualifications
What Sets Our Firm Apart
33+ years of IRS tax controversy practice
25,000+ clients served
Former IRS attorneys and prosecutors on staff
Nationally recognized in tax controversy law
US Tax Court, Federal District Court, Ninth Circuit practice
International tax compliance — expats, foreign nationals, foreign accounts
Beverly Hills office — clients nationwide and internationally
Our Team
Attorney-Led From Start to Finish
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
- UNLV Tax Law Professor
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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Our Paralegals
Michele Aristy
Paralegal for Tax Attorney Cristian Xochimitl
Jessica Kahen
Paralegal for Tax Attorney Tolu Edun
Kay Henderson
Paralegal
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
Michael Miller
Document Manager
Segal Cohen & Landis Accounting Services
Meet our accounting services team
In addition to our tax law practice, domestic and foreign tax preparation services are available through our Accounting Services division. Hayden Brodsky, Tax Professional & CPA, manages the accounting team, which includes John Barbarotta and provides preparation, foreign reporting, bookkeeping, and payroll support.
How We Work
Our Principles
Attorney-Led, Always
Every client at our firm is represented by a licensed attorney from the first consultation through final resolution. We do not assign cases to paralegals or non-attorney representatives.
Honesty Over Optimism
We tell clients the truth about their situation — the realistic outcomes, not the best-case scenario. Our reputation is built on honest counsel, not false promises.
Complete Confidentiality
Attorney-client privilege may protect confidential communications made to obtain legal advice, subject to applicable law and exceptions. It does not automatically protect every document or message sent to the firm. We have represented sensitive cases involving criminal investigation, offshore accounts, and high-profile individuals — all with complete discretion.
Resolution-Focused
We do not drag out engagements. Our goal is the fastest, most favorable resolution of your IRS or state tax problem — whether that means aggressive audit defense, a negotiated settlement, or litigation.
Free · Confidential · No Obligation
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