About James Richard
James R. (Rick) Yandle is a tax attorney and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in federal tax disputes, litigation, and IRS criminal investigation defense. He is admitted to practice in California, North Carolina, and before the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Rick earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina and his Juris Doctor from Concord Law School. He began his legal career in California, where he was admitted to the State Bar in 2006. In 2019, he expanded his practice to North Carolina, becoming a member of the North Carolina State Bar. In addition to his legal qualifications, Rick holds CPA certification in North Carolina. He is authorized to practice before the IRS and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of California, Western District of North Carolina, and Middle District of North Carolina.
Rick's professional affiliations include the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Mecklenburg County Bar Association (where he has served as Chair of the Tax Section). The British American Group of Lawyers (BAGOL). He is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the North Carolina Association of CPAs. He practices at Ballantyne One, located at 15720 Brixham Hill Ave, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277. For consultations, he can be reached at (704) 248-2900.
Rick has been recognized for his contributions to the legal community, including serving on the Board of Directors of the British American Business Council of North Carolina. He has also been involved in pro bono activities, such as the ABA Military Pro Bono Project and the ABA Military VITA "Adopt a Base" program. His practice areas encompass federal tax controversy, tax litigation, and IRS criminal investigation defense, assisting clients nationwide with complex tax matters. Rick's experience and professional affiliations underscore his commitment to providing comprehensive tax legal services to individuals and businesses. 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