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John Pontius

Managing Attorney

Meet John

Dana Fairchild

Senior Tax Controversy Specialist

Meet Dana

Sarah Valdez

Tax Controversy Specialist

Meet Sarah

Our Staff

Mathew Weisbrod

Paralegal

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Gigi Panambo

Executive Assistant

Meet Gigi

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