Matthew Robert Porter
Porter Law Office, LLC • Columbus, OH
ImmigrationEmployment LawTaxTax Controversy
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Contact
Email
Phone
(614) 412-3137
Address
800 Cross Pointe Road, Columbus, OH, 43230, US
Professional
About
Porter Law Office, LLC is an AV Preeminent Rated boutique law firm practicing exclusively in the areas of tax controversy and U.S. immigration law. The firm handles complex tax controversy matters focusing on tax audits, appeals, tax court litigation, collection alternatives including offers in compromise, installment agreements, currently not collectible status, tax liens and levies, penalty abatement, innocent spouse relief, and voluntary disclosures before the IRS. On the immigration side, the firm has in depth experience obtaining H-1B visas, green cards (marriage to U.S. citizens, family, or through employment PERM), as well as obtaining U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process. As an IRS-approved Certifying Acceptance Agent, the firm assists taxpayers obtain ITINs.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
2012 Capital University Law School LL.M - Master of Laws 2008 Capital University JD 2004 Ohio Wesleyan University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2021 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2021 Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine 2018 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2017 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2016 Top Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine
Publications
2021 Columbus Bar Association IRS Reporting of Economic Impact Payments and PPP Loan Proceeds 2013 The Columbus Dispatch Money won at casino, racino must be reported on income taxes (contributor) 2012 American Immigration Lawyer's Association VOICE How to Market Oneself in Changing Times 2012 Tax and Controversy Recent Tax Court Ruling a Victory for Professional Gamblers 2011 Immigration Today H-1B Visa Options Before April 1, 2012 Cap (Part 2)
Associations
2014 - Present Columbus Bar Association, Business Tax Committee Member 2012 - Present American Bar Association Member 2012 - Present American Bar Association, Taxation Section Member 2010 - Present Columbus Bar Association Member 2012 - 2017 American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Member
Speaking
2012 Tax Planning for the Real Estate Professional The Home Office Deduction for Real Estate Professionals 2010 Fundamentals of H-1B One Year After the Third Party Neufeld Memo: Practical Solutions for What Lies Ahead.
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Updated: Sep 25, 2026