Lisa Nelson

Lisa Nelson

Law Offices of Lisa Nelson | Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP • Santa Ana, CA
TaxEmployment LawTax Controversy

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About

Lisa O. Nelson joined the Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor in 2013. Mrs. Nelson was recently added as the Firm's first partner in 2015. Mrs. Nelson began her legal career in private practice working for a boutique San Diego tax controversy law firm. She was instrumental in transitioning a solo practice firm to a full service law firm with seven attorneys. Since 2009, Mrs. Nelson has successfully represented individuals, corporations, officers, directors, shareholders, and partners before the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department, and the State Board of Equalization. Mrs. Nelson has advocated on behalf of her clients in civil tax litigation matters before the United States Tax Court and in United States District Court. Additionally, Mrs. Nelson served as the lead associate attorney on several criminal tax matters, including the defense of tax preparers and corporate officers. She has negotiated favorable settlements with the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, and Employment Development Department resulting in savings of over $1.4M in tax liabilities for her clients. Mrs. Nelson's practice also focuses on handling tax audits, collection matters, international offshore voluntary disclosure programs, and administrative hearings with the IRS Office of Appeals. Outside of her practice, Ms. Nelson also serves as Treasurer and executive board member for The Jarrett Meeker Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds and support for conservational and educational programs to benefit local disadvantaged children.

About Tax Law

Tax attorneys help individuals and businesses with tax planning, compliance, and disputes with tax authorities. They work to minimize tax liability and resolve IRS issues. Common matters include tax planning, irs audits, tax disputes, business tax.

Credentials

Education
2008 University of San Diego School of Law LLM in Taxation 2008 University of San Diego JD - Juris Doctor 2005 Chapman University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers 2016 Southern California Rising Stars, SuperLawyers 2015 2015 Top Attorneys List, Orange County Coast Magazine
Publications
2014 State Bar of California: Sacramento Delegation Discretionary Disallowance of Compensation Paid Workers: The Need for Guidance under R&T Code Sections 17299.8 and 24447 2013 California Network Newsletter Time’s a Ticking: IRS Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VSCP)
Associations
2014 - Present California State Bar Income Tax & Other Educational Chair 2013 - Present American Bar Association, Taxation Section Member 2012 - Present Orange County Bar Association Member 2009 - Present Jarrett Meeker Foundation Treasurer 2008 - Present San Diego Bar Association Member
Speaking
2015 Payroll Taxes... Can you Recover from the Trust Fund Payroll Taxes 2015 Annual Income Tax Seminar Income Tax Annual Update 2014 Sacramento Delegation Discretionary Disallowance of Compensation Paid Workers: The Need for Guidance under R&T Code Sections 17299.8 and 24447 2014 Orange County Bar Association Real Estate Section The Impact of Divorce, Death & Taxes on Real Estate Holdings & Transactions 2014 DC Delegation Proposal to Expand the Scope and Definition for "Person" to Allow for Third Parties in Alter Ego and Nominee Cases
Updated: Mar 08, 2026