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Brooke S. Barden

  • Tax Law, Business Law, Bankruptcy ...
  • Virginia
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Tax Representation: Brooke provides tax planning, audit representation, and tax controversy services including negotiating an offer-in-compromise, installment agreement, abatement requests and FBAR compliance programs. She also regularly represents business owners with payroll tax issues and trust fund interviews. Corporate: She represents small to mid-size businesses in various industries and is experienced in determining the appropriate entity formation, performing business planning, corporate governance, contract drafting and negotiation and tax compliance services. When her clients make the decision to terminate their involvement with the business, whether it is though a liquidation, bankruptcy reorganization, asset purchase agreement, stock purchase or other work-out alternative, Brooke will work to achieve the best possible outcome for her client’s needs. Estate planning & Administration: Brooke works to develop an estate plan that achieves her clients unique circumstances whether that is through a Will, Revocable Trust, Irrevocable Trust, Medicaid Planning, or other alternatives. Brooke has served as the Executor for her client's estates so she can ensure that their estate plans and final wishes are correctly implemented. She also represents executors and trustees in navigating the estate administration process. Bankruptcy & Reorganization: Brooke works to avoid bankruptcy if possible, but when it is the best solution for her clients needs she is skilled at representing individuals and corporations in Chapter 7, 13 and 11 bankruptcies.

Education
Regent University School of Law
J.D. (2006)
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Professional Associations
Virginia State Bar  # 74222
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
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United States Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia
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United States Bankruptcy Court Western District of Virginia
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United States District Court, Eastern District
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United States Tax Court
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Practice Areas
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Elder Law
Contact & Map
6800 Paragon Place, Suite 112
Richmond, VA 23230
Telephone: (804) 249-6550