Lisa O. Nelson joined the Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor in 2013. Mrs. Nelson was recently added as the Firm's first partner in 2015.  Mrs. Nelson began her legal career in private practice working for a boutique San Diego tax controversy law firm. She was instrumental in transitioning a solo practice firm to a full service law firm with seven attorneys. Since 2009, Mrs. Nelson has successfully represented individuals, corporations, officers, directors, shareholders, and partners before the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department, and the State Board of Equalization.

Mrs. Nelson has advocated on behalf of her clients in civil tax litigation matters before the United States Tax Court and in United States District Court. Additionally, Mrs. Nelson served as the lead associate attorney on several criminal tax matters, including the defense of tax preparers and corporate officers. She has negotiated favorable settlements with the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, and Employment Development Department resulting in savings of over $1.4M in tax liabilities for her clients.

Mrs. Nelson's practice also focuses on handling tax audits, collection matters, international offshore voluntary disclosure programs, and administrative hearings with the IRS Office of Appeals.

Outside of her practice, Ms. Nelson also serves as Treasurer and executive board member for The Jarrett Meeker Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds and support for conservational and educational programs to benefit local disadvantaged children.