Adrian Ochoa
Of Counsel— Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2023
(602) 234-9932 (602) 344-3736
Adrian earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2013 and an LL.M in tax law from NYU School of Law in 2014. He received a B.A. in accounting, summa cum laude, from the University of Arizona in 2008. Prior to beginning his law practice, he clerked for the Honorable Judge Juan F. Vasquez of the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C from 2014-2016. Adrian has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Incarnate Word teaching Federal Tax Research.
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Biography
Adrian devotes a substantial portion of his legal practice to helping his clients successfully navigate and resolve their federal tax disputes. Having served two years as a law clerk and attorney-advisor to the Honorable Judge Juan. F. Vasquez of the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C., Adrian leverages his unique insight into government processes to offer his clients cost-effective solutions to their tax problems. He has represented clients in all phases of a federal tax dispute, including IRS audits, appeals, litigation, and collection matters. Adrian also utilizes his extensive knowledge of tax controversy matters to assist clients in their transactional matters. In addition to tax disputes, Adrian has represented clients in matters relating to estate and probate matters, contractual disputes, and other complex civil litigation matters.
Adrian is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Other Relevant Employment
Clerked for Honorable Juan F. Vasquez of the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C. 2014-2016.
Professional Leadership
Adjunct Professor at the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, Federal Tax Research.
Honors & Awards
Selected, Phoenix Magazine Top Lawyers, Tax Law, 2023
Professional Affiliations
Inns of Court
Hispanic National Bar Association
American Bar Association
Education
Cornell Law School, J.D., 2013
NYU School of Law , LL.M, 2014
University of Arizona, B.A. in accounting, summa cum laude, 2008
Admitted In
Arizona
Texas
New York
Presentations and Publications
AZ CPA Magazine-" Top Tips to Resolve Federal Tax Disputes," November/December 2023 issue
Community Involvement
Member, ASCPA Magazine, editorial committee
Languages Spoken
Spanish, written and verbal