About Stephen J.

Stephen J — McFarlane practices business law, taxation law, and senior law in Scottsdale, Arizona. He founded McFarlane Law - A Tax Law Office, the place he focuses on offering legal offerings tailored to the wants of individuals and agencies. The company handles a selection of issues, including tax controversies, enterprise transactions, and elder law things. McFarlane is understood for his knowing of complicated tax regulations and his ability to handle the details of corporate law. He earned his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 1986, the place he specialized in taxation law and business law.

Following that, he obtained a LL.M. in Tax Law from Boston University School of Law in 1990. His educational background additionally includes a MBA in International Finance from Thunderbird, The International Graduate School of Business Management, and twin bachelor's degrees in Political Science and French from Marquette University. McFarlane's numerous educational achievements have provided him with a strong foundation for his professional legal career. Most of his practice involves representing clients in tax controversies and business-related legal matters. Cases usually involve negotiations with the IRS, compliance with federal and state tax laws, and structuring business transactions to minimize tax liabilities.

McFarlane additionally advises clients on senior law problems, which includes property planning and guardianship matters. His experience allows him to guide clients through a number of legal challenges effectively — Before establishing his own firm, McFarlane held several significant positions within the legal field. He served as a tax litigation lawyer for the Assistant District Counsel, where he treated complex tax instances. He additionally worked as corporate counsel, where he was responsible for overseeing legal matters for a company. His profession spans numerous many years, with roles which have developed his expertise in both tax and business law. McFarlane is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S.

Tax Court and federal district courts in Arizona and Colorado. He is dedicated to staying up to date at the latest developments in taxation law and enterprise restrictions. His memberships in a number of legal institutions in addition demonstrate his dedication to the profession and his clients. With a profession that displays a deep dedication to his areas of practice, Stephen J. McFarlane continues to serve clients in Scottsdale and past. His knowledge and experience in taxation law, corporate law, and senior law position him as a precious resource for individuals and agencies handling the requirements of the area of law.

Education

Boston University School of Law

LL.M. (1990) | Tax Law; Tax Controversy

1989

Seattle University School of Law

J.D. (1989) | Tax Law & Controversy; Business Law

1986

Thunderbird, The International Graduate School of Business Management

MBA, Int l Finance | Int l Bsn Management

1980

Univ of Strasbourg, France

other | Science Politique; French

1976

Marquette University

BA (PolSci); BA (Fren); Minor (Phil) (1978) | Politcal Science; Philosophy; French Civilization

1974

Languages

French (Spoken, Written) German (Spoken)

Experience

Tax Lawyer

McFarlane Law - A Tax Law Office
2015

Tax Lawyer & Partner

Bredemann & McFarlane, PLC
2005

Tax & Probate Lawyer

The Law Office of Stephen J. McFarlane, PLC
2003

Associate Lawyer

Beus, Gilbert & Morrill, PLLC
1997

Corporate Counsel/President/CEO

McFarlane Brewing Company, LLC
1995

Asst District Counsel Tax Litigation Lawyer

Department of the Treasury
1990

Marketing & Sales Management

The Ertl Company/Daisy Mfg.
1981

Accepted Jurisdictions

Federal District Ct (Ariz)
Federal District Ct (Colo)
US Tax Court
Washington
Arizona

Court Admissions

U.S. Tax Court U.S. Tax Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado U.S. District Court
Supreme Court of Washington State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

business law tax law elder law

Legal Services Scope

Negotiations Compliance Estate planning

Office Locations

Main Office

 14500 N Northsight Blvd, Ste 217 (Near 101 & Raintree) Scottsdale AZ 85260