
Practice areas: Tax, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2016
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston
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Petry Law Firm, PLLC
112 West 4th StHouston, TX 77007 Visit website
Details
As a CPA, attorney Lucy Petry has unique insight into the United States tax system. Petry Law Firm helps individuals, businesses, and lawyers navigate the complex world of tax law from a strong foundation of experience and knowledge. We are particularly well-equipped to help you with tax compliance, controversy issues, and tax planning to minimize your costs and maximize your potential savings.
Compliance
Because of her training as a CPA, attorney Lucy Petry can prepare challenging tax returns that would pose issues for your typical fly-by-night preparer. We tackle both individual and business returns. Even if you find yourself in a uniquely difficult situation — for example, you have tax issues resulting from a failure to file returns — we have the expertise to meet your individual needs, even if it means preparing 5-10 years worth of belated tax returns.
Controversy
Attorney Lucy Petry is fully licensed to practice in tax court. We handle state and federal audits, IRS letters, notices, liens, garnishments, offsets, penalty abatements, payroll tax issues, offers in compromise, installment agreements, and any type of disagreement with tax assessments. Whatever your needs, we have the skills to untangle the complex web of tax laws surrounding your case and get you back on the right track.
Planning
Whether you are growing your business or advancing your career, you might be facing increased tax liabilities and similar concerns. By planning ahead, our law firm can minimize the tax impact on you or your business and take steps to conserve those savings for better endeavors, like retirement or education.
If you would like to take advantage of our tax law services, please contact Petry Law Firm, PLLC for more information. We look forward to working side-by-side with you to ensure your individual needs are met.
Practice areas
Tax: Business, Tax: Consumer, Business/CorporateFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Limited Liability Companies, Partnership, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Tax Law
- 40% Tax: Business
- 40% Tax: Consumer
- 20% Business/Corporate
First Admitted: 2016, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://petrylawfirm.com/lucy-petry-bio/
- Texas
- Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
- Supreme Court of Texas
- United States Tax Court
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 2009
- Co-chair Pro Bono Committee Tax Section of Texas State Bar, 2014
- Internal Revenue Service, Recognition for 20 Years of Service (2021), Internal Revenue Service, Recognition for 20 Years of Service (2021)
- Texas Bar College (2015-2024), Texas Bar College (2015-2024)
- Pro Bono Awards, State Bar of Texas (2015), Pro Bono Awards, State Bar of Texas (2015)
- Pro Bono Awards, South Texas College of Law Houston (2015), Pro Bono Awards, South Texas College of Law Houston (2015)
- Mentorship Award, University of St. Thomas (2020), Mentorship Award, University of St. Thomas (2020)
- Houston’s Top Lawyers Award (2020), Houston’s Top Lawyers Award (2020)
- Super Lawyers Award (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), Super Lawyers Award (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- University of St. Thomas, M.B.A., 2008
- University of St. Thomas, B.B.A., Accountancy, 2004
- Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., 2022
- "Business Deductions That Are Specific to Attorneys," 2021
- "Choices, Choices: Which Entity Is Right For Your Business?," 2018
- "Tax Hacks to Reduce Your Business’s Tax Liabilities," 2018
- "10 Things You Can Do to Save on Taxes before the end of the Year," 2018
- "9 Mistakes to Avoid If You Are Facing an IRS Tax Audit," 2021
- Adjunct Professor - Federal Taxation - Master Science Accountancy Program - University of Saint Thomas Houston
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“My favorite Tax Attorney, if there is such a thing. Lucy is knowledgeable, understanding, and willing to help guide her clients through difficlut situations.”
“Incredibly knowledgeable on Tax matters. My absolute go to person on Tax law”
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2025