Taxation Law Legal Specialization Application For .
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS180 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105legalspec@calbar.ca.gov415-538-2120LEGAL SPECIALIZATION APPLICATION FOR RECERTIFICATIONWhen is my application due?The application is due on or before the end of your current certification term. Applications maybe submitted in advance but no earlier than six months prior to the end of your term. You canfind your current certification term by going to Specialization Certifications after successfullylogging into the Admissions Information Management System (AIMS) accessible athttps://admissions.calbar.ca.gov.Where do I mail my application?Department of Legal SpecializationState Bar of California180 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105-1617Have I included the correct fee?A 350* processing fee, payable either via check or credit card to the State Bar of California, isdue with the application.What happens if I don’t fill out my application correctly?If your application is incomplete or insufficient on its face, you will receive notice to correct thedeficiency. If you fail to correct the deficiency within 60 days from the date of the notice, theapplication shall be deemed withdrawn without a refund of the fee. We may request additionalor supplemental nonconfidential information in order to show compliance with recertificationrequirements.INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED QUESTIONS AND ATTACHMENTSApplication FormPersonal InformationEnter your official State Bar name and address of record. This is the information that appears inState Bar Membership Records. To verify that the information is current, go toSan Francisco Office180 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105Taxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 1 of 15www.calbar.ca.govLos Angeles Office845 S. Figueroa StreetLos Angeles, CA 90017
www.calbar.ca.gov, Attorney Search. If the information is not current, you must update yourinformation pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 6002.1, through My State BarProfile.Please be aware that all correspondence will be sent to you at your official address of recordregistered in AIMS.DisciplineSection 3.113 of the Rules provides that the CBLS may take the following into account inconsidering your application:Final disciplinary actions imposed for professional misconduct by any court or body beforewhom you appear. Include: (1) title of disciplinary action; (2) action number; (3) nature ofcharge; (4) nature of sanction; (5) date sanction was imposed; and (6) date sanction wasterminated. For nonattorney professional discipline (e.g., accountancy), provide informationsimilar to above.Felony convictions. Provide the case number, title, date of conviction, and where it was filed.Resignation from any State Bar, court, or body before whom you appear. Provide the name ofthe entity, the effective resignation date, and the reason.Judgments of professional negligence. Include only if there were three or more judgmentsagainst you during the certification term. Provide the case number, title, date judgment wasrendered, and where it was filed.Sanctions. Include only sanctions, other than discovery sanctions, of 1,000 or more. Provide acopy of the order.Findings of contempt. Provide a copy of the findings.AttachmentsA. Task and Experience RequirementRefer to the Standards for your specialty area for the specific requirements.B. Education RequirementNote that your Legal Specialist Continuing Legal Education (LSCLE) is reported along withyour MCLE Compliance Group, rather than as a part of this packet. For your convenienceand benefit, this packet contains Attachment B in which you confirm that you are awarethat you will report your compliance along with your reporting group, and that you knowthe compliance group to which you are assigned. Note that you must report in the MCLETaxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 2 of 15
Compliance Group to which you were assigned at the time of admission to the State Bar ofCalifornia.As you are completing your education, please refer to www.californiaspecialist.org forinformation about qualifying courses and be sure to keep your certificates of attendance forat least one year from your compliance group reporting deadline.C. ReferencesWhen listing a reference, please include the attorney’s bar number. To find an attorney’s orjudge’s bar number, go to www.calbar.ca.gov, Attorney Search.CHECKLISTHave you: Read the declaration? Provided all information requested on the application and attachments? Signed and dated the application? Attached additional sheets if you needed more space? Put your name on the top of all attachments? Made copies for your records? Enclosed a check/payment information for the appropriate recertification fee*?RESOURCES Please refer to the Standards for your specialty area as you complete the applicationand attachments. The Rules, Standards, and list of approved legal specialization education providers areavailable online at www.californiaspecialist.org. You should not create or register a new account for AIMS. Please see our AIMS FAQs orlet us know if you have any questions or need assistance logging in.*You may submit payment of 350 processing fee via check or Legal Specialization Credit CardAuthorization Form.For credit card payments, a processing fee of 2.5 percent will be added to all charges. There isno processing fee associated with payments by check.Taxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 3 of 15
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONSlegalspec@calbar.ca.gov415-538-2120180 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105APPLICATION FOR RECERTIFICATIONTaxation Law Certified SpecialistFiling Fee - 350**You may submit payment via check or Legal Specialization Credit Card Authorization Form.For credit card payments, a processing fee of 2.5 percent will be added to all charges. There isno processing fee associated with payments by check.PERSONAL INFORMATIONName:Bar Number:Phone:Email:Address Street:City:State:Zip:RECERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITYAt the time of applying for recertifying, I am an Active licensee of the State Bar of California. Yes NoIF NO, STOP HERE. YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.PRACTICE REQUIREMENTI have been engaged in the practice of taxation law for at least 25 percent of the time spent inmy occupational endeavors during the previous five (5) years. Yes NoIF NO, PLEASE EXPLAIN ON A SEPARATE SHEET AND ATTACH TO THISAPPLICATIONEMPLOYMENT HISTORYThe following is a complete statement of my employment since my most recent application. Listmost recent employment first. ATTACH SEPARATE SHEETS IF NECESSARY. Check here if additional sheets are attached.San Francisco Office180 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105Taxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 4 of 15www.calbar.ca.govLos Angeles Office845 S. Figueroa StreetLos Angeles, CA 90017
Dates of EmploymentEmployerAddressNature of Employment(summarize nature ofwork performed)DISCIPLINESince your admission to the State Bar of California:Were you disbarred, suspended or disciplined by the State Bar ofCalifornia or similar attorney disciplinary authority or any other authoritythat imposes professional discipline in California, or in another state orjurisdiction, including a foreign jurisdiction, or by any bankruptcy court, ordo you have any discipline pending? Yes NoDid you had any felony convictions? Yes NoDid you resign from any bar, court or body before whom you appear? Yes NoWere there three or more judgments of professional negligence againstyou? (If yes, please attach the relevant documents.) Yes NoWere any sanctions, other than discovery sanctions, entered against youby any court or body before whom you appear? Yes NoWere any findings of contempt been made against you by any court orbody before whom you appear? Yes NoIF YOU ANSWER YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, YOU MUST PROVIDE FULL DETAILS ON ASEPARATE SHEET. A record of discipline or failure to disclose any of the informationrequested above may constitute grounds for denial of your application.Taxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 5 of 15
DECLARATIONI hereby authorize all educational institutions, governmental agencies and instrumentalities(including bar associations and bar examiners of other jurisdictions), employers and businessand professional associates (past and present), to release to the State Bar of California Board ofLegal Specialization (CBLS) and/or its agents or advisors any nonprivileged information, files orrecords requested by them for the purpose of processing this application. The foregoing releasedoes not apply to matters communicated by me in confidence to any lawyer, spouse, physician,psychotherapist or clergyperson for which I have privilege of nondisclosure under theprovisions of Chapter 4, Division 8 of the California Evidence Code.I further authorize the CBLS to conduct independent inquiry and review, including contactingthe references I provide and other references within the discretion of the CBLS and agree thatneither I nor my agents will seek to review the materials collected during the evaluation of myapplication.I agree to pay all fees required by the CBLS, as described in the Rules of the State Bar, AppendixA: Schedule of Charges and Deadlines.I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the CBLS as amended from time to time and tofurnish to the CBLS such information as it may require, to evaluate my application.I am the applicant herein for certification as a specialist under the State Bar of CaliforniaProgram for Certifying Legal Specialists.I fully understand that failure to make a truthful disclosure of any fact, item or informationrequired may result in the denial of my application, revocation of my certificate ofspecialization, or disciplinary action by the State Bar of California.I have carefully read and answered each question completely and truthfully in the foregoingapplication and any attachments hereto, and certify that the information therein is true andcorrect to the best of my knowledge.I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing istrue and correct and that this declaration is executed on:Date:Print Name:Signature:Taxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 6 of 15
TAXATION LAW RECERTIFICATIONAttachment A – Task and Experience RequirementApplicant Name:Bar Number:The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization may require additional evidence of completion ofthe tasks and experience as indicated in Attachments A, A-1 and A-2.Within the five years immediately preceding submission of this application, I have:CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX Been involved in the practice of taxation law substantially to the same extent as described in myapplication for original certification or my most recent application for recertification.If the nature and extent of your law practice is significantly different from that described in yourmost recent application, please check the appropriate box below and note the difference onAttachment A-1 (for broad taxation law practice) or Attachment A-2 (for subspecialty participation). Been substantially involved in a broad taxation law practice. My practice has been devoted to mattersin which issues of tax law are significant factors and I have had substantial and direct participation insuch tax law issues as described in Attachment A-1. Complete Attachment A-1 to provide moredetailed information. Been substantially involved in one or more of the subspecialties which are included within the field oftaxation law. My practice has been devoted to issues of taxation law in one or more subspecialties asdescribed in Attachment A-2.Area(s) of subspecialty and nature of work done (e.g., estate planning, property taxation, corporatereorganization, employee benefit plans and other such limited areas): Provide brief description or listbelow AND complete Attachment A-2 to provide more detailed information.OTHER EXPERIENCEIf you are unable to meet any part of the requirement above, you must submit other experiencedemonstrating substantial compliance with the requirements. Please describe the nature of your practice.Include detailed information regarding your experience as it relates to the foregoing requirements. I am submitting alternative or additional forms of taxation practice for consideration in fulfilling therequirements of substantial involvement. ATTACH SEPARATE SHEETTaxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 7 of 15
TAXATION LAW RECERTIFICATIONAttachment A-1 – Broad Taxation PracticeApplicant Name:Bar Number:Within the five years immediately preceding submission of this application, I have been substantiallyinvolved in the practice of taxation law as demonstrated by the performance of the tasks listed below.To supplement this information, attach a narrative statement of the significant tax matters you havehandled during the past five years. Describe enough matters so that the Commission will understand thenature and extent of your tax practice. The description of tax matters may be brief but should specify indetail the tax issues involved. For each narrative statement, identify the number of the correspondingactivity from the list below.For each activity listed below: indicate annual frequency (e.g., once a year, five times, 10-20 times)approximate the number of hours spent annuallyapproximate the total number of hours spent during the five years immediately preceding thisapplicationWithin the five years immediately preceding submission of this application, I engaged in the followingtaxation law activities:ACTIVITY1. Representing clients in tax matters in courtor before administrative agencies.2. Preparation of written tax opinions oradvice letters to clients in corporate taxlaw.3. Preparation of written tax opinions oradvice letters to clients in real estate law.4. Preparation of written tax opinions oradvice letters to clients in estate planningtax law.5. Preparation of written tax opinions oradvice letters to clients in partnership taxlaw.6. Preparation of written tax opinions oradvice letters to clients in individual taxlaw.Taxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 8 of 15ANNUALFREQUENCYTOTAL NO. OF HRS.APPROX. NO. OFIN THE 5 YEARSHRS. ANNUALLYPRECEDINGAPPLICATION
ACTIVITY7. Participation in preparation of tax rulingrequests.8. Performing detailed analysis of specificallyidentifiable tax issues in connection withthe following:a. Formation, dissolution, operation,reorganization or transfer of aninterest in a business venture, whethera corporation, partnership,proprietorship, joint venture, orsyndicate, including distributions fromsuch an organization.b. Acquisition, disposition, subdivision,improvement, leasing, subleasing,syndication, or operation of realestate.c. Methods and period of accounting forincome and deductions.d. Organization and operations of taxexempt corporations, trusts orfoundations, including unrelatedbusiness income.e. Establishment or operation of qualifiedor nonqualified employee benefitplans.f. Preparation of employment contractsand advice on executivecompensation.g. Issuance or underwriting of securities,including stocks, bonds, mineralinterests, royalties, real estatesecurities, tax shelter offerings, andsimilar investments.h. Exploration for oil, gas, and/orminerals.i.Preparation of contracts involving saleor consignment of farm products, rawmaterials or other personal property.Taxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 9 of 15ANNUALFREQUENCYAPPROX. NO. OFHRS. ANNUALLYTOTAL NO. OF HRS.IN THE 5 YEARSPRECEDINGAPPLICATION
ANNUALFREQUENCYACTIVITYj.Financing of any transaction by loan,sale and lease-back, lease-purchase orotherwise.k. Tax treatment of other items ofpersonal income or payment ofpersonal deductions.l.Administrative practices of taxagencies such as filing documents(other than annual tax returns,collection, penalty and interestassessments, etc.m. Estate planning.n. Administration of bankruptcy estate,or other estates, whether trust,guardianship, conservatorship orprobate.o. Marital dissolution, division ofproperty, or family support.p. Transfer of licensing of intangiblerights such as patents, copyrights andfranchises.q. Other -- specify below:GRAND TOTALTaxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 10 of 15APPROX. NO. OFHRS. ANNUALLYTOTAL NO. OF HRS.IN THE 5 YEARSPRECEDINGAPPLICATION
TAXATION LAW RECERTIFICATIONAttachment A-2 – Subspecialty ParticipationApplicant Name:Bar Number:Within the five years immediately preceding submission of this application, I have been substantiallyinvolved in the practice of taxation law as demonstrated by the performance of the tasks listed below.Please state specifically the tax issues with which you have been concerned. For example, it is much morehelpful to say “treatment as a ‘security’ of a note given for property sold to a corporation at the time of itsorganization under Section 351” than to say “tax-free organization of a corporation under Section 351.” Itwill be particularly helpful if you describe tax issues which have involved conferences with the AppellateDivision of the Internal Revenue Service, a similar agency, or the courts.For each activity listed below: indicate annual frequency (e.g., once a year, five times, 10-20 times)approximate the number of hours spent annuallyapproximate the total number of hours spent during the five years immediately preceding thisapplicationgive brief but specific statements of the tax issues involvedMAKE COPIES OF THIS ATTACHMENT AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Within the five years immediately preceding submission of this application, I engaged in the followingtaxation law activities:ACTIVITY:FREQUENCY PER YEAR:APPROXIMATE NO. OF HOURSANNUALLY:TOTAL NO. OF HRS IN THE FIVEYEARS OR LESS PRECEDINGAPPLICATION:ISSUES INVOLVEDTaxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 11 of 15
ACTIVITY:FREQUENCY PER YEAR:APPROXIMATE NO. OF HOURSANNUALLY:TOTAL NO. OF HRS IN THE FIVEYEARS OR LESS PRECEDINGAPPLICATION:ISSUES INVOLVEDACTIVITY:FREQUENCY PER YEAR:APPROXIMATE NO. OF HOURSANNUALLY:TOTAL NO. OF HRS IN THE FIVEYEARS OR LESS PRECEDINGAPPLICATION:ISSUES INVOLVEDACTIVITY:FREQUENCY PER YEAR:APPROXIMATE NO. OF HOURSANNUALLY:TOTAL NO. OF HRS IN THE FIVEYEARS OR LESS PRECEDINGAPPLICATION:ISSUES INVOLVEDTaxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 12 of 15
ACTIVITY:FREQUENCY PER YEAR:APPROXIMATE NO. OF HOURSANNUALLY:TOTAL NO. OF HRS IN THE FIVEYEARS OR LESS PRECEDINGAPPLICATION:ISSUES INVOLVEDFOR ALL ACTIVITIES COMBINED, COMPUTE THE FOLLOWING:GRAND TOTAL OF NUMBER OFHOURS ANNUALLYGRAND TOTAL OF NUMBER OFHOURS IN THE FIVE YEARS ORLESS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDINGAPPLICATIONTaxation Law Application for Recertification - Page 13 of 15
LEGAL SPECIALIST CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR RECERTIFICATIONAttachment B – Legal Specialist Continuing Legal Education (LSCLE) Compliance Reporting ScheduleApplicant Name:Bar Number:LSCLE Compliance Reporting ScheduleLegal Specialist Continuing Legal Education is no longer reported in the recertification application.Specialists must report their LSCLE Compliance on the same three-year schedule as their general MCLECompliance.LSCLE FAQ’sDoes the CLE compliance reporting period affect my recertification deadline?No. You will still be due to recertify every five (5) years. Please do not submit a LSCLE compliance card withyour recertification application if you have already submitted a LSCLE compliance card or if you are notdue to report your LSCLE.How do I submit my LSCLE Compliance Card?You may report your LSCLE compliance online in AIMS at https://admissions.calbar.ca.gov or by submittinga paper LSCLE compliance card via mail, fax or email.Isn’t reporting my MCLE compliance the same as reporting my LSCLE compliance?No. Your MCLE compliance is reported online on My State Bar Profile, and LSCLE compliance is done inAIMS or through the compliance card.What if I am certified in more
taxation law. My practice has been devoted to issues of taxation law in one or more subspecialties as described in Attachment A-2. Area(s) of subspecialty and nature of work done (e.g., estate planning, property taxation, corporate reorganization, employee benefit plans and other such limited areas): Provide brief description or list
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