Who We Are
The Law Office of Beverly Winstead has represented individuals, business owners, and corporate officers. Some notable cases involved an IT company being audited by the IRS for several years, which resulted in the company owing $1.2 million in taxes, penalties, and interest. Prior to hiring The Law Office of Beverly Winstead the company had worked unsuccessfully with two other representatives to resolve the case. Our team represented the company at the Appeals level. Using our audit experience, we were able to get the $1.2 million assessment reduced to approximately $70,000. In another case, a client who was an officer of a corporation was personally assessed for withholding taxes that the corporation failed to pay. Our client was concerned that if they were held liable for the unpaid taxes that it would affect their credit, which in turn would cause them to lose their new job. We appealed the assessment and vigorously defended their position that they were not the responsible party. The Law Office of Beverly Winstead was successful in getting the taxing agency to reverse its determination. Our client was not held liable for the unpaid taxes. We would love to add your case to our long list of success stories.
Beverly Winstead, Esq
Tax Attorney, Business Leader, Athlete & Speaker
Beverly Winstead, Esq., is an accomplished and award-winning tax attorney, law professor, philanthropist, and public speaker, bringing unmatched legal experience and a persistent focus on creating positive financial outcomes for her clients. Her tenacity on the court led to her induction into the Sports Hall of Fame at her University. That tenacity aides her in resolving disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state tax agencies, and helps her reduce — sometimes even eliminate — her clients’ tax debts. The firm provides counsel for individuals, corporations, and nonprofits; handles litigation in the U.S. Tax Court and in Maryland courts for civil tax matters. The firm also offers legal services in negotiations, settlements, assessments, and client counseling. Beyond tax resolution, The Firm offers business structure advice, estate planning, and financial asset protection. She has served as Director of the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she is an Adjunct Law Professor.
Michelle Hallman, Esq
Trust Attorney
Attorney Hallman has worked as a litigator and labor negotiator for the District of Columbia Government and has worked as a Trust Attorney for Fortune 50 financial services companies such as Citicorp, Wells Fargo, and US Trust. Attorney Hallman graduated with honors from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is barred in Louisiana and the District of Columbia. She is admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Tax Court.
Daniel Lim, Esq
Associate Attorney
Daniel Lim, Esq. is an Associate Attorney for the Law Office of Beverly Winstead. In this role, he assists clients facing tax challenges or disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and works to reduce or eliminate their tax debts. Daniel first met Beverly Winstead as a student attorney working in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where he represented clients in legal proceedings and cases involving the IRS and state collection matters. Prior to joining the Law Office of Beverly Winstead, Daniel worked for Sherwood Legal Services on cases involving family and personal injury matters. He was admitted to the Maryland Bar in January 2020. Daniel earned his law degree from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from American University, and himself an immigrant from Korea, he is fluent in both English and Korean.
Brent Simpson
Senior Business Advisor
Brent Simpson is a serial entrepreneur, internationally sought-after speaker & growth strategist, creative problem solver, venture capitalist, sales trainer, and negotiations specialist. He loves working with entrepreneurs who have turned their passion into a business but realize they need additional executive-level brainpower. Making decisions on who to hire/fire, what platforms to market on, how to engage clients, when to expand, how to add revenue streams into the business can be overwhelming. Brent makes these decisions seem like second nature, while also making sure his entrepreneurs have a road map to success.
Lyonel José Jr.
Law Clerk
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and graduate of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Lyonel José Jr. is a law clerk for the Law Office of Beverly Winstead. He supports the firm’s efforts to help clients resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other tax agencies.
He previously worked as a student attorney at the University’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, helmed by Ms. Beverly Winstead, and represented clients facing tax challenges. The skills learned through direct client representation help Mr. José and the team often reduce — or even eliminate — their clients’ tax debts.
Driven by a sense of duty to others and his community, Lyonel utilizes his diverse military background and experience in both leadership and instructor positions toward being an advocate for his clients.
Linda Boyd
Bookeeper
Ms. Boyd currently owns LB3 Accounting, LLC. She has spent years as an accountant in financial services, working for banks like First Horizon and Credit Suisse. She received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Winston Salem State University and is currently pursuing her Masters of Business Administration with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise.
Lourdes Eliacin Mars
Law Clerk
A graduate of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Lourdes Eliacin Mars is a law clerk for the Law Office of Beverly Winstead. She supports the firm’s efforts to help clients resolve tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other tax agencies. Her background includes Staff Editor for the Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender & Class (2020-2021), Grant Writer for Tahirih Justice Center, Deputy Director of the Lambi Fund of Haiti in addition to other distinguished positions. She previously worked as a student attorney at the University’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, helmed by Ms. Beverly Winstead, and represented clients facing tax challenges. She is a welcomed addition to the team and I’m sure her presence will enhance each client’s experience.