| Title: | Senior Tax Attorney |
| Education: | University of Idaho School of Law (JD), University of Washington School of Law (LL.M.) |
David not only earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho, he also earned an LL.M. in Taxation (this is a post-doctorate Master’s Degree) from the University of Washington. He holds a license in good standing with the Supreme Court of the State of Washington. David Petzinger has never been disciplined by the Washington Bar Association.
Prior to joining Fortress, David worked for the prestigious Seattle law firm, K & L Gates, where he was involved with a variety of large civil litigation cases. He possesses polished negotiation and advocacy skills derived from his previous experience as a criminal defense attorney. David also gained experience representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and in United States Tax Court before he joined Fortress. David’s education and experience in tax law coupled with his strong ability to negotiate make him a very effective advocate for taxpayers facing America’s most formidable creditor-the Internal Revenue Service.
Articles by David
Top 5 Ways to Get an IRS Tax Levy Released 2022
Divorce, death of a family member, cancer, and IRS levies–these are among the most dreaded and stressful events one can experience in life. As a tax attorney whose clients have been levied by the IRS,
How to Get the IRS to Remove Penalties and Interest
Check your notice to see if the IRS is correct in assessing penalties! If the IRS has made a mistake in assessing taxes against you, then if you can resolve the incorrect tax assessment, any
Top 5 Deadliest Mistakes Made By Tax Indebted Businesses
When a business first falls behind on taxes, whether it be by missing a 941 tax deposit or filing a return with a balance due, not much happens. Compare it to falling into a tranquil