Marty practices exclusively in the area of California state and local tax controversy. He handles high-stakes matters at the administrative and judicial levels with respect to corporate and personal income tax, sales and use tax, property tax, payroll tax, business license tax, and other taxes and fees administered by state and local governments. Marty is passionate about protecting taxpayers against government overreach. This quality, combined with Marty's deep and abiding sense of commitment to his clients, drives him to relentlessly defend their interests with loyalty, integrity and distinction. And the results he has achieved for his clients speak for themselves (detailed below). Marty's efforts were recognized by Law 360, which named him Tax MVP for 2013, and have attracted the attention of the California Legislature, with legislative staff referring to him as "noted tax attorney." Employment History 2010 - Reed Smith 2008 - Akerman Senterfitt University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1996, J.D. University of California, Berkeley, 1992, B.A., Political Science