About Brad
Brad Paladini trained first as a student of justice and then as a tax lawyer. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies at Montclair State University in 2008. He went on to earn a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2012 and later returned to USD for an LL.M. in Taxation, awarded in 2014. The sequence of degrees shaped a practice that bridges litigation instincts and technical tax work.
He built his early practice around federal and state tax matters. Paladini is licensed to practice in New Jersey and California. Over time he moved from general litigation and client counseling into matters that require deeper tax law training. That transition was formalized by his LL.M., which added advanced coursework and research to his legal training.
His work tends to involve disputes and questions that arise when individuals or businesses clash with tax authorities. He handles audits, collection matters, and contested assessments. He also advises clients on tax consequences tied to business transactions and personal tax planning. The practice draws on federal tax rules and often concerns state-level issues as well. He represents clients before agencies and in hearings where those practical tax questions are decided.
Colleagues describe his approach as methodical. He prepares for hearings and correspondence in detail. He spends time reviewing returns, notices, and statutes so that arguments are grounded in the record. That procedural care affects how he negotiates settlements and where he will escalate a matter to litigation. He also counsels clients on compliance steps that can reduce future exposure.
Paladini operates from Paladini Law, A Tax Law Office. The firm represents a mix of individual and business taxpayers. Casework ranges from routine audit responses to more complex disputes involving penalties and installment agreements. He maintains an active practice advising clients on their options during enforcement actions and working to resolve outstanding tax liabilities.
He teaches and writes when schedules allow, contributing to professional discussions on tax procedure and practice. He participates in bar and professional activities relevant to tax practice. He continues to practice at Paladini Law, A Tax Law Office, handling tax controversies, planning, and related matters.
