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My Fees Are Coming

While Paul Revere might not have actually yelled “the British are coming,” there is a sense of urgency from many of the attorneys I’ve spoken with who are about to receive significant fees and are worried it may be too late to consider a deferral.

It All Starts With One Question

Although analyzing the possibilities for what to do with a large contingent fee can seem like a monumental task, Brook-Hollow Financial’s deferral program is designed to be customizable for each attorney’s needs.

No Longer Fear the Taxman

Taxes are a necessary evil but if you are smart and plan ahead you can significantly reduce or even significantly alleviate any financial burden.

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WHITE PAPERS

Why it Works

Learn about how it works, why it works and why Ireland.

7 Secrets To Maximizing Your Fees

Proven strategies for making the most of your contingency fees

Calling All Class Action Attorneys

It’s time to rethink your practice’s financial strategy

ARTICLES

Can Class Action Attorney Fees Be Structured?
Top tax attorney Robert Wood talks about structuring fees in class actions

Kingdom of Heaven
Top tax attorney Robert Wood offers thoughts on attorney fee deferral

Structuring Attorney Fees When You’re Not a Solo
Top tax attorney Robert Wood discusses tax deferral for multiple partner firms

Plaintiff Attorneys Get a (Tax) Break
Brian Michaels highlights the benefits of tax deferral unique to contingent fee attorneys in this article published in The Trial Lawyer

CASE LAW

In Childs v. Commissioner, the 11th circuit ruled that attorneys may use structures to defer their fees and recognize those future payments in the year in which they are received.

Childs Case Appeals Court Decision
Case law supporting the concept of contingent attorney fee tax deferral

Childs Case Commissioner Appeal Brief
Case law supporting the concept of contingent attorney fee tax deferral

Childs Case Commissioner Appeal Reply Brief
Case law supporting the concept of contingent attorney fee tax deferral

Childs Case Tax Court Decision
Case law supporting the concept of contingent attorney fee tax deferral

Childs Case Taxpayer Attorneys Appeal Brief
Case law supporting the concept of contingent attorney fee tax deferral

Childs Case Taxpayer Childs Appeal Brief
Case law supporting the concept of contingent attorney fee tax deferral

STAY IN THE LOOP

Our goal is to provide our clients with streamlined, concierge service to achieve their financial goals. We will be there every step of the way, from pre-closing through the life of your deferral and loan.

Magen Morris | Vice President of Operations

I enjoy drawing on my legal and financial background to help our clients achieve financial freedom beyond what they thought was possible. My job is to ensure our entire team is focused on providing the most comprehensive and innovative financial solutions for contingent fee attorneys nationwide. Tate Johnson | President & Chief Operating Officer

Financial independence (what we used to call retirement) is the greatest form of freedom. In my 33-year career, what Brook-Hollow does might be the most powerful tool I’ve seen in enabling this greatest form of freedom.

Joe Pupel | Chief Financial Strategist

Offering a service that helps individuals achieve financial prosperity is something I am very proud of. Over the last decade I have worked vigorously to build strong, long-term and mutually respectful relationships with my clients.

I truly believe that our word is our bond. My goal is to ensure clients understand the functionality and legality of our services, ask the right questions and have the tools necessary to make an informed decision. We take the time to listen, advise and customize a solutions that best suit each firm and their individual needs I’m confident to say we offer the most vetted, robust, and flexible attorney fee deferral solution in the country. Both our track record and the long list of loyal clients is a great representation of this.

Adrienne Carter | Chief Business Development Officer

Brian was a smart, kind, and innovative attorney who was key to the development of Brook Hollow’s pioneering legal fee tax deferral solutions. He was taken from us far too soon, and he will be missed tremendously by all who knew him.