LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO & ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Sept. 14, 2022 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Bradley R. Marsh, co-managing shareholder of the San Francisco office and co-chair of the U.S. State and Local Tax Practice, Orange County Shareholders Colin W. Fraser and Cris K. O’Neall, and Los Angeles Associate Ruben Sislyan will speak at the Council on State Taxation 2022 Property Tax Workshop Sept. 13-15 in Denver, Colorado.
On Sept. 14, Fraser will speak on a panel titled “Show Time! Mock Property Tax Dispute Resolution” at 8:30 a.m., O’Neall will speak on a panel titled “California – A Property Tax Nation unto Itself” at 11:35 a.m., Sislyan will speak on a panel titled “Recent Developments That Will Help You Exclude Intangible Assets from Assessments” at 11:35 a.m. and Marsh will speak on a panel titled “Special Taxes/Fees Associated with Property Taxes” Sept 15 at noon. This workshop will cover the latest property tax issues and trends, including a review of recent developments in property tax legislation and litigation throughout the United States.
Fraser is a commercial litigator with experience in virtually all phases of litigation in federal and state courts, and in arbitration and mediation, with a principal focus on complex matters. He is experienced in managing cases at the trial court level, including nearly all aspects of discovery, motion practice, and trial. He also has experience prosecuting appeals before the Ninth Circuit and the California Court of Appeal. Fraser also represents clients before legislative and regulatory bodies at the local and state levels.
Marsh focuses his practice on tax controversy matters, including property, sales, payroll, business license, employment, franchise, parcel, district, documentary transfer, transient occupancy, utility user, income, parking, gift, and estate taxes. He represents clients in audits, litigation, and administrative hearings, as well as analyzing transactions and business models, and developing strategies for legislative resolutions.
O’Neall focuses his practice on ad valorem property tax and assessment counseling and litigation (appeal hearings and trials). For over 30 years, he has represented a variety of California taxpayers in equalization proceedings before county assessment appeals boards, the State Board of Equalization, the Superior Court, the California Court of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court.
Sislyan focuses his practice on California state and local tax controversies at the audit, administrative, and judicial levels. He has broad experience representing Fortune 500 and middle-market companies, closely held businesses, startups, families, and individuals in a wide range of state and local taxes, including corporate franchise/income, personal income, sales and use, property, tobacco, and gross receipts and other local taxes.
About Greenberg Traurig's Tax Practice: To stay competitive in today's global marketplace, international companies must seek out greater efficiency in their tax planning and compliance, including coordinating tax decisions from country to country. For U.S. operations, an environment of increased scrutiny – including passage of more restrictive legislation and a spike in audit activity at every level – is quickly becoming the norm, likewise spurring a need for greater self-evaluation and for more frequent representation in controversies and litigation with tax authorities. Greenberg Traurig’s multidisciplinary tax team works closely with clients to address these and other tax planning needs, as well as tax controversies and litigation issues.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm reported gross revenue of over $2 Billion for FY 2021 and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law 100, Am Law Global 100, and NLJ 250. On the debut 2022 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, it is a Top 15 firm. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program certifies that the firm’s U.S. offices are 100% powered by renewable energy. The firm is often recognized for its focus on philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.