Lawyer Donald W. Wallis, graduated from
Duke University, A.B., 1971 Duke University, J.D., 1974, is now employed by Upchurch, Bailey & Upchurch, P.A. at
780 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard Post Office Drawer 3007 St. Augustine, FL 32085.
While being a member of St. Johns County and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Tax Section; Executive Council, 1977-1979)., Donald W. Wallis is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Donald W. Wallis as your lawyer, you should consider whether Donald W. Wallis offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Donald W. Wallis has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Donald W. Wallis's office is located at St. Augustine, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
Donald W. Wallis has been admitted in 1974, Florida; 1975, U.S. Tax Court; 1977, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Claims Court; 1979, U.S. Supreme Court; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1983, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit; 2010, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. His or her practice areas include Federal Income Tax; Federal Tax Controversies; State Tax Controversies; Tax Litigation; Tax Planning; Business Acquisitions; Business Divestitures; Mergers and Acquisitions; Family Partnerships; Partnership Organization; Partnership Taxation; Corporate Governance; Corporate Organization; Corporate Reorganization; Corporate Taxation; Professional Corporations; S Corporations; Tax Exempt Organizations; Like Kind Exchanges; Sales and Use Tax.
Donald W. Wallis's college and law school education includes Duke University, A.B., 1971, Duke University, J.D., 1974. Other biographical background includes Recipient: Peer-designated "Florida Super Lawyer" 2006-2011; Volunteer of the Year Award, Volunteer Jacksonville, Inc. 2000; Charles A. Dukes Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, Duke University Alumni Association 2000. Contributing Editor, Journal of Partnership Taxation, 1989-1995. Member, Professional Advisory Council, Community Foundation of Jacksonville. Volunteer Attorney, St. Johns County Legal Aid. Volunteer High School Resource, Justice Teaching. Certified Facilitator, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Member, Board of Directors and Past President, Duke Club of Greater Jacksonville. Member and Past Chair, Duke University Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee. Chair: First America Foundation, Inc., 2010-2011; St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, 2008-2009; St. Johns Vision, Inc., 2007. Leadership St. Johns (Alumnus Class of 2007). President, Beaches Fine Arts Series, Inc., 1990-2000. Member, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Task Force on Community Leadership Initiative, 1998-2000.. You should contact other
lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.
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