The folks at LexisNexis are looking for notable new tax attorneys who deserve recognition for a notable accomplishment. “New” is defined as practicing for ten years or less (*sob*, that means I’m out). “Notable” could mean a bunch of things. I think it’s how Justice Potter Stewart describes porn: you’ll know it when you see it.
If you know someone that you think fits the bill, send your nomination to peter.miller@lexisnexis.com.
Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news, IRS updates, scams, financial crime, and money in plain English.
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I wonder what they are going to do with their new notable tax attorney.