O'Connor & Associates

SpecialtiesSmall business law, nonprofits, social enterprise, intellectual property, financing, business tax

Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP, based in Oakland, CA, is a renowned legal firm specializing in resolving intricate disputes and shaping legal precedents. With a reputation for handling high-stakes litigation, the firm's team of trial lawyers are known for their advocacy for transformative change in the legal landscape. Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP is committed to upholding legal standards while championing innovative solutions for their clients. The firm's focus on privacy and legal policies underscores their dedication to transparency and professionalism in their practice. Generated from the website content

Mr. Zoot is licensed as a CPA in CA, FL, IL, NY, and TX. He has a national reputation of technical and transactional taxation of pass-thru entities [Partnerships, LLC's and S Corporations], private equity and alternative asset funds primarily in distressed mortgages and assets, professional services, real estate, venture-funded tech start-ups, and the commercial cannabis industry in California. Mr. Zoot has extensive experience in taxpayer and practitioner representation with the Examination, Appeals and Collection functions with IRS, including Special Procedures - Bankruptcy, Insolvency, Offer in Compromise, and Circular 230 Practitioner Representation with the Office of Professional Responsibility ["OPR"] Mr. Zoot has a member of the AICPA, and state societies [CalCPA, FICPA, ICPAS, NYSSCPA, and TSCPA] for over thirty years. He has served an appointed member of AICPA's Responsibilities in Tax Practice, Practice Management, and Subchapter K Technical Committees and as the CITP Champion for Illinois. He has had extensive involvement in the regulation commenting process with the US Treasury.