Lesley Sive handles complex civil tax controversies in federal and state cases. She has practiced in this area for more than 22 years. Earlier in her career, Lesley’s areas of practice included entertainment law, employment and labor law, business and contracts. She started her career working as a deputy attorney general for the California Attorney General’s Office.
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA - J.D.
- Michigan State University - M.A.
- Western Michigan University - B.S.
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- California State Bar Association
Member Since: December 1985
- US Tax Court
- US District Court, Central and Southern Districts, California
- Supreme Court of the State of California
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