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Jose Silva, Tax Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Tax and Trusts

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing tax in Los Angeles since 1988.

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Jose Silva is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. Jose has over 38 years of legal experience.

Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Experience
over 38 years
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Tax · Trusts
  • Handles Tax and Trusts matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Jose Silva: Jose Silva is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. Jose has over 38 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Jose's practice areas in Los Angeles

Jose concentrates on tax and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jose handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Tax cases in Los Angeles, California

Jose takes tax matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jose agrees to represent you.

Trusts cases in Los Angeles, California

Jose takes trusts matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jose agrees to represent you.

Biography

Jose Silva, tax attorney serving Los Angeles

Jose Silva is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. Jose has over 38 years of legal experience. Jose works from Los Angeles, California and takes on tax matters across the region.

Jose Silva is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, tax. Jose received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years. Jose practices in Los Angeles, CA.

Jose's approach to tax cases

Jose Silva is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, tax. Jose received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years. Jose practices in Los Angeles, CA.

The kind of cases Jose takes

Jose reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax and trusts matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Jose studied and practices

  • Stanford Law School

    J.D. · 1988

  • Harvard College

    A.B. · 1983

Jurisdictions

Jose's state bar admissions

  • California

    1988 · ACTIVE

Jose studied at J.D. in Stanford Law School and A.B. in Harvard College.

Law school and academic background

Jose completed J.D. in Stanford Law School and A.B. in Harvard College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jose runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Jose Silva's office in Los Angeles

Jose's primary office is at 500 W Temple St Ste 648, Los Angeles, CA, 90012-3196. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

500 W Temple St Ste 648

Los Angeles, CA 90012-3196

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jose Silva — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jose usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jose charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jose's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jose will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a tax attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jose

Jose discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jose confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jose's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jose Silva

  • How much does it cost to hire Jose for a tax case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jose walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jose offer a free consultation?

    Jose charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jose's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Jose's current terms during booking.

  • How long do tax cases in California typically take?

    Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jose gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jose take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    Jose is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jose will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jose?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jose will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jose accepting new tax clients right now?

    Jose's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Tax attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

Jose handles tax matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified tax attorneys in that community.

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