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David M. Garvin, P.A.Principal
David M. Garvin
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David M. Garvin

5.0
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2333 Ponce de Leon, Suite 314, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Criminal Taxation, Criminal Law, Appellate Practice and 28 more

About David M. Garvin

Born 1956, Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Miami 1978, Juris Doctor from University of Miami Law School 1982 Cum Laude, Florida Certified Public Accountant 1982, Masters in Law in Taxation from University of Miami Law School 1987, Former Adjunct Professor, School of Law, University of Miami, tax fraud course. Member Outstanding Lawyers of America, Who's Who, Florida Super Lawyers; and Top Attorneys in Florida. Member of Preeminent Bar Register and Martindale Hubbell AV rated. Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Tax Law since 1990.

 

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Tax Audits
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David Garvin is the best lawyer in the country. When you have a tax problem especially as a tax preparer, he is the best.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Federal Criminal Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • White Collar Crime
  • Taxation 2
    • Income Tax
    • Tax Audits
  • Securities 1
    • Securities Fraud
  • Other 23
    • Criminal Taxation
    • Criminal Appeals
    • Criminal Investigation
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Money Laundering
    • Mail Fraud
    • Wire Fraud
    • White Collar Fraud
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
    • Tax Litigation
    • Criminal Tax Audits
    • Federal Income Tax
    • Federal Tax Controversies
    • Federal Taxation
    • Sales and Use Tax
    • Tax Appeals
    • Tax Controversies
    • Tax Evasion
    • Tax Fraud
    • Tax Law
    • Securities Litigation
    • SEC Enforcement
    • Securities Fraud Arbitration

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    David M. Garvin, P.A.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    U.S. v. Mompoint, Case No. 15-20258 (Not guilty all counts)
    U.S. v. Miller, Case No. 12-CR-KLW(not guilty all counts)
    U.S. v. Parkes, 668 F.3d 295 (6th Cir. 2012)(not guilty all counts)
    U.S. v. Cruz
    Nations Business Systems, 611 F.3d 880 (11th Cir. 2010)
    U.S. v. Castroneves, Case No. 08-20916-CR-Graham (not guilty)
    U.S. vs. Albury 88-2 U.S. T.C. 9511 (S.D. Fla. 1988)
    U.S. vs. Argomaniz 925 F.2d 1349 (11th Cir. 1991)
    United States v. Armadoros, case number 04-20190-CR, (15 count indictment- not guilty all counts)
    United States v. Elliott, case number 98-511-CR, (not guilty all counts)
    United States v. Unkle, case number 98-398-CR, (not guilty all counts).
  • Additional Links
    http://the-tax-specialist.com/ http://www.davidmgarvin.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1982, Florida
    1983, U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern and Middle Districts of Florida, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Claims Court
    2007, U.S. Supreme Court
    1987, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    2009, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
    2003, United States court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar
    American Bar Association
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and South Florida Tax Litigation.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Miami
    Class of 1982
    J.D.
    Cum Laude

    University of Miami
    Class of 1987
    LL.M.
    Taxation
    Other Education
    University of Miami
    Class of 1978
    B.B.A.
    Accounting
    Legal Certifications
    Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer in TaxationAlso Certified Public Accountant in Florida CPA
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1956
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 4, 1956

Contact David M. Garvin

Principal at David M. Garvin, P.A.
5.0
8 reviews

2333 Ponce de Leon, Suite 314Coral Gables, FL 33134U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment

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    David M. Garvin was admitted in 1982 to the State of Florida.
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    David M. Garvin speaks Spanish.
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    David M. Garvin, P.A. was established in 1982.

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