Akopchikyan Law Firm is a boutique tax law practice specializing exclusively in federal, state, and local tax matters, led by former Tax Judge and California Board Certified Tax Law Specialist Ovsep Akopchikyan. The firm stands out due to its founder’s unique background as a former judge with the California Office of Tax Appeals, providing an insider’s perspective on how tax agencies operate and litigate cases.
Ovsep Akopchikyan leverages his prior experience as an Am Law 100 litigator and Big Four tax manager to deliver strategic, actionable solutions for both individuals and businesses facing complex tax disputes. The firm is highly selective with cases, ensuring personalized, diligent handling of each matter, with a proven track record in resolving high-stakes controversies involving amounts from $50,000 to over $50 million.
Services Offered
- Tax audits
- Administrative appeals
- Tax litigation
- Tax collection matters
- Tax planning
- Formal tax opinion engagements
- Franchise and income tax disputes
- Sales and use tax disputes
- Employment tax disputes
- Property tax disputes
- Gross receipts tax disputes
- Special taxes and fees disputes
- Representation before the IRS
- Representation before the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
- Representation before the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
- Representation before the California Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Representation before local agencies (e.g., City of Los Angeles Office of Finance)
- Matters in U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court, California Superior Court, and California Court of Appeal
The firm serves clients across California with meeting locations in Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Sherman Oaks, and handles disputes involving a wide range of tax types and agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.
