About Igor
Igor S. Drabkin is a principal at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, A Professional Law Corporation, located in Beverly Hills, California. Since 1998, he has been a member of the State Bar of California. The firm, situated at 315 South Beverly Drive, Suite 515, specializes in tax controversy and bankruptcy matters. This gives comprehensive legal support in these complex areas. Drabkin's expertise is particularly valuable in navigating the details of tax law and bankruptcy proceedings. Drabkin earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1998, graduating cum laude. This academic achievement laid a strong foundation for his legal career.
Prior to law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University, Northridge, in 1995. This background in finance complements his legal practice. This lets the attorney approach tax and bankruptcy issues with a keen understanding of financial principles. As a Certified Tax Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Drabkin represents clients in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities. His practice involves both administrative and court proceedings, where he litigates tax cases in various federal and state courts. These include the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Federal Claims, and U.S.
Bankruptcy Court. His areas of focus encompass tax audits, fraud and criminal investigations, administrative appeals, tax collection, and bankruptcy matters. In addition to his experience in tax law, Drabkin has a notable track record in offshore tax compliance issues. He has successfully represented clients in matters related to Offshore Voluntary Disclosure, FBAR audits, and Grand Jury investigations concerning foreign bank accounts. This specialization is increasingly important in today's global economy, where compliance with international tax regulations is critical. Before joining Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, Drabkin served as a Senior Trial Attorney with the Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service. He also held the position of Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, where he gained inexperience in federal tax litigation.
His expertise is recognized; he was recognized as a Southern California Rising Star in Tax Law by Super Lawyers in 2009 and 2010. Drabkin remains actively involved in the legal community as a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Bankruptcy Section and is also a member of the Tax Section. Fluent in Russian, he offers his services to clients. For inquiries, he can be contacted at Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, APLC, located at 10940 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90024. The firm's phone number is (310) 550-6200, and the fax number is (310) 774-3904.
