Professional Malpractice Former Senior OPR Enforcement Attorney Assisting Clients With Professional Malpractice Investigation Cases
Certain professionals, including attorneys and accountants, have legal obligations to their clients and, often, to the public at large. Attorneys, for example, are officers of the court and must take great pains to behave in an ethical and responsible manner when providing representation. Both accountants and attorneys also have obligations to deny assistance in the commission of criminal offenses, including financial crimes and tax evasion.
When attorneys, accountants or any fiduciaries with ethical and professional obligations fail to fulfill their responsibilities, they can be accused of professional misconduct or malpractice. These accusations – whether they come in the form of civil lawsuits or investigations by government agencies – can be expensive and stressful. Accusations and investigations can damage a reputation, while a finding of wrongdoing could end a career or, in a worst-case scenario, cause a professional to end up incarcerated.
Because allegations of professional malpractice have such grave consequences, accusations of wrongdoing require a serious response. Kevin E. Thorn is a former IRS OPR lawyer and Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group. His experience working within the OPR uniquely positions him to assist individuals and firms who have been accused of alleged professional malpractice.
How Kevin E. Thorn Can Resolve Your Professional Malpractice Case
Thorn Law Group was founded by Kevin E. Thorn to provide advocacy and advice to professionals who require a knowledgeable advocate familiar with the complex U.S. regulatory system. Kevin E. Thorn is uniquely equipped to defend professionals facing investigations of misconduct by the U.S. government because of his experience working as a Senior Attorney for the IRS' Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). In fact, he is the only former OPR lawyer in private practice.
For professionals who have been targeted for an investigation by any government entity, having the full force of the government working against you can put you at a significant disadvantage as you try to build a defense. Having a former insider working on your behalf is vital to ensuring that you can navigate bureaucratic red tape, respond aggressively to investigatory efforts and fight for your professional reputation. Kevin E. Thorn is ready to help you resolve your OPR matters today.
What Prompts an OPR Professional Malpractice Investigation?
Attorneys, accountants, enrolled agents and actuaries, tax return preparers and appraisers are all subject to special IRS regulations found in Circular 230. Violations of these regulations could be considered actionable misconduct, prompting the Office of Professional Responsibility to potentially move forward with pursuing further penalties and consequences for malpractice. Kevin E. Thorn can provide representation during investigations of Circular 230 regulations.
Thorn Law Group also assists financial professionals and fiduciaries accused of any type of professional misconduct by government agencies or individual clients who are pursuing a civil case. Our firm will investigate the allegations made against you, advise you on whether to answer questions or refrain, assist you in finding exculpatory evidence, help you to negotiate a resolution to disciplinary proceedings and assist you in fighting any criminal charges. Whatever your situation, and regardless of the legal trouble you face, we are here to help.
Contact Kevin E. Thorn Today
If you are a tax professional, attorney, accountant or are part of a law or accounting firm that is facing accusations of professional misconduct, it is important to get legal help right away. As the only former IRS OPR lawyer in private practice, Kevin E. Thorn will provide the comprehensive advice you need to protect your rights during an OPR investigation and will work diligently to protect your reputation, career and freedom. Call (202) 349-4033 to schedule a consultation.
