Pedram Ben-Cohen

Pedram Ben-Cohen is an accomplished Attorney-at-Law and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who brings extensive expertise in civil and criminal tax controversy and litigation. As a Certified Taxation Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, he holds a distinguished position among tax attorneys. This certification requires passing a specialized bar exam, demonstrating over five years of high-level tax experience, fulfilling ongoing education requirements, and receiving favorable evaluations from peers and judges.

Mr. Ben-Cohen provides comprehensive representation in civil and criminal tax matters, including voluntary disclosures, offshore issues, audits, appeals, litigation, and collection defense. He also adeptly handles state and local tax issues, representing clients before the California Franchise Tax Board, the State Board of Equalization, and the Employment Development Department.

Before founding the Ben-Cohen Law Firm, PLC in 2009, Mr. Ben-Cohen was associated with prominent international law firms Latham & Watkins, LLP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP. His experience also includes working in tax controversy at Deloitte & Touche, LLP, and the Tax Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He has been a member of the California Bar since 2003.

Recognized as a Rising Star in Tax Law by Super Lawyers from 2009 to 2016, Mr. Ben-Cohen was among the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in California. In 2015, he was further honored by being ranked in the top 100 of the Up-And-Coming Rising Stars by Super Lawyers.

He is an active member of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court and the United States District Court.