Tax Attorney Shares When You Really Need Help

Stephen Weisberg is a Detroit-based tax attorney who helps
individuals and business owners resolve IRS controversies and
tax-debt issues. In this episode, he shares how the 2008
recession launched him from corporate bankruptcy work into tax
law, why most people wait too long to seek help, and what every
lawyer (and taxpayer) should know before they get that letter
from the IRS.



What You Can Do With a Law Degree


Stephen’s journey proves that a law degree is both a credential
and a toolkit. His early work in bankruptcy law introduced him to
financial systems and creditor negotiations, while his tax
practice taught him how to translate that technical knowledge
into advocacy for everyday people. Tax controversy work isn’t
glamorous, but it’s vital—and it’s year-round.
“People think I’m busiest during tax season, but that’s when
the IRS is focused on filing. My work happens the rest of the
year," shares Stephen Weisberg on Episode 217 of You Are a Lawyer.

He’s built a steady stream of clients through LinkedIn
networking, attorney referrals, and partnerships with CPAs, CFOs,
and financial planners. The relationships he’s developed prove
that collaboration, not competition, sustains a modern law
practice. Most of his cases are handled remotely by phone or
Zoom, reflecting how legal work has evolved since the pandemic.











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