Best Tax Attorney Carlsbad Near Me

4worldlovers: Cardin and Company has provided quality legal and accounting services for over twenty years.

Our highly qualified team will take the time to understand your needs and objectives, and work to find an efficient solution. Whether you are seeking to prevent future litigation or already face a legal dispute, we can provide the legal counsel needed to protect your rights and interests.

Cardin and Company has built its own steady growth on a foundation of care and compassion for our clients. We are accurate and attentive to detail. Our representation is informed, tactful and aggressive.

Founded in 1991, Cardin and Company is located in the beautiful coastal city of Carlsbad in San Diego's North County. Though miles from downtown, we offer the same acumen and sophistication of the big law firms there. We add a personal touch they so often lack.

Our clients come to us not only from San Diego County, but also from around the state of California, and nationwide.

"Very easy and right every time. It's not very often you get to say you like going to do taxes, but given you have to, you might as well go to the best people equipped to handle everything."

"I can not say enough good about Cardin and Company. I have known Julie for several years now and she is fantastic. Julie Cardin is extremely professional, knowledgeable and accessible. In her office you will find a team of very qualified, courteous professionals..."

4worldlovers: As your Power of Attorney, we will work with the IRS and fight for a great settlement for you


IRS tax debt problems do not disappear-they only get worse as interest and penalties compound. Since 2010 CTR has represented over 1,000 taxpayers in Southern California, resolving over $25 Million in IRS back taxes owed.

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Our mission is to Change the way people think and talk about wealth, not just in money, but in Values, Beliefs and Traditions.

–Legacy Legal was founded in 2011 by Richard Gaines, and now retired, Jay Brandenburg. At the time of it’s inception, Rich had a well established 26 year estate and tax planning practice in Carlsbad, California. Rich and Jay knew that the legal landscape needed innovating and that is what they set out to accomplish. Knowing there are many complexities and challenges to people, their lives and their money, Rich with his 40 years of knowedlge and experience, seeks to help individuals, families and business owners avoid unintended consequences. The firm is uniquely positioned, along with a variety of strategic relationships, to provide strategic planning, tools, tactics and resources to individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to preserve and protect their wealth, sometimes 4 generations.

Your fees were more than reasonable, you knew what you were doing, you always did it timely. After my previous two attorneys you were more than a breath of fresh air, you were a whole spring day.

     Rich is multi-talented. He takes from his many years of experience in estate planning and taxation, looks to discover the big picture of my family’s needs and has been able to apply his knowledge in the way that will help my family the best.

     I am always careful about giving referrals because they are a direct reflection on me. But I am pleased to give Rich my highest recommendation. Jay was able to present all aspects of wills & trusts to my wife & me in a way that we could understand and he did it with great patience. Rich did everything he said he would do.

Rich – I wanted to thank you for your professionalism with my client. He was very happy and will use you in the future

     Rich — I want to express my deepest gratitude to you for the incredible way in which you handled my tax issues, trust and estate issues. A case that could have lasted 4-5 years was resolved in less than 18 months!!!You literally “gave me my life back”. Rich’s personal style of grace and knowledge, give Legacy Legal the ability to meet the needs of any potential client. I will refer all my friends, family and others to Rich with the highest accolades.

     Legacy Legal and my bookkeeping company, Find Your Money, have been collaborating in the same office for several years now. Because of our interaction, I have had a chance to recognize the quality of work that both Rich perform. Therefore, I felt confident to refer my clients to Legacy Legal. As a result, I have heard only outstanding reviews from those I referred. Whether they needed Estate Planning, Business Advice, or Tax Representation, my clients have all been please with the Legacy Legal team.

     New to California and knowing we needed to update our wills and such, Rich of Legacy Legal in Carlsbad was simply top notch in walking us through establishing a Living Trust, Will, etc. Rich was very knowledgeable and detailed, walking us through every pertinent detail. We now have piece of mind in knowing that our children will be taken care of. What's truly special about Rich is his easy going, consultant like demeanor. Preparing for those loved ones after we're gone is hard enough and Rich just simply made it EASY! I make very few recommendations (this is my third) and do so when someone stands out. Thanks Rich and the Legal Legacy team!