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Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP is proud to congratulate Doug John for being selected as the 2026 recipient of The State Bar of Arizona Tax Law Section’s Henry Tom Award. This prestigious award recognizes an attorney who has distinguished themselves by making significant contributions to the field of law. The […]
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Recent court decisions suggest many taxpayers may recover penalties and interest the IRS charged during the COVID disaster period. The window to act is closing. If you, your business, or your trust filed a return late or paid a tax balance late during the pandemic — and the IRS charged […]
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Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP is proud to congratulate fourteen-year attorney Francesca Scanio Stacey on earning her Master of Laws degree in Taxation from the University of Florida College of Law – an outstanding academic achievement that reflects her dedication to excellence in the legal profession. Since joining the […]
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Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold, LLP, a leading Arizona-based law firm, is pleased to announce that nine attorneys are listed in the 2026 edition of Southwest Super Lawyers®. Three attorneys are listed in the 2026 edition of Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars®. In addition, Senior Partner T.J. Ryan is also recognized […]
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Congratulations to Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP Partner Kelsi Lane on her re-election to the State Bar of Arizona’s Board of Governors (2026–2029). Kelsi will help guide the Bar’s work supporting attorneys, promoting professionalism, and advancing access to justice across Arizona. Kelsi will serve as President in 2027–2028.
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Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold, LLP, a leading Arizona-based law firm, is pleased to announce that the Firm has been voted as a top law firm in six Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business categories in the 2026 issue. The Firm was voted #1 in Law: Tax for the fourth year […]
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Lisa Reilly Payton is featured in the “Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona” section. Click here to read the article. This is the fourth consecutive year that she’s been recognized. Kelsi T. Lane is featured in the “Top 50 Emerging Leaders section” Click here to read the article regarding the Emerging Leaders. A link to the […]
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For the fourth consecutive year, Frazer Ryan has been selected as a Phoenix Business Journal 2025 “Best Places to Work” finalist, ranking #9 in the “small company” category (50-99 employees). Frazer Ryan is one of only 100 companies recognized. Rankings were announced at a holiday movie-themed awards ceremony and luncheon on […]
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Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold, LLP, a leading Arizona based law firm, is pleased to announce that Brandon Keim, Lisa Reilly Payton, and Afsanieh Rassti have been featured in AZ Big Media’s Az Business Leaders 2026. Az Business Leaders is an annual publication that profiles the business leaders and innovators that are changing […]
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Partner Jimmy Cool is featured in a Phoenix New Times article discussing a lawsuit he filed that stems from a dispute between his clients and Mesa-based cleaning company, Cardinal Clean. The article notes that after hiring Cardinal Clean to store their belongings and complete restoration work on their condo, our […]
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A real nightmare, not just the one you have about waking up in a lake under the frozen ice, is paying for gas with your debit card and having system reject the payment…only to learn that the money you had in the account for rent, groceries, and gas was frozen by the IRS the day before.To make the nightmare worse – your employer sends you a letter telling you that it’s going to start shipping most of your next paychecks to the IRS.Believe it or not, when the IRS is operating on all cylinders, this scenario is common, and it’s…
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Arizonans call me every day feeling burdened and often scared by their IRS debt. IRS debts—In nearly every conversation, I realize that a fundamental misconception clouds the way they understand their options: they often imagine resolution as an informal chat with the IRS, haggling over a “fair” lump sum or monthly payment like a handshake agreement.The reality? IRS debt resolution is governed by strict rules, federal laws, precise financial formulas, and the ticking clock of the IRS’ collection statute. No backroom deals. Success hinges on a thorough diagnosis of finances and tax history to chart the best path forward.THE SAVINGS…
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Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold, LLP, a leading Arizona-based law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized regionally in six practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. Frazer Ryan earned Metropolitan Tier 1 (Phoenix) status in the categories of Closely Held Companies and Family […]
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The Social Equity Ownership Program under Proposition 207 allocated 26 “social equity” licenses to individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws. Partner Jimmy Cool was interviewed by Jimmy Magahern of PHOENIX magazine on his thoughts on the barriers faced by winners. The article follows the […]
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The Optimized CLAT (OCLAT) is a special version of a charitable lead annuity trust (CLAT) that has been designed to optimize the tax and economic benefits to the contributor. OCLAT Resources OCLAT – Infographic (Q4 2024) Optimized CLAT – Estate Planning Journal Article (Sept 2020 Issue) OCLAT Overview OCLAT Podcast […]
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that David “Dave” R. Frazer, co-founder and Partner Emeritus of Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold, LLP, passed away on October 16, 2025. Dave was an amazing man and was instrumental in creating the culture of this firm and setting the […]
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