About

Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM, CIArb, is a highly experienced lawyer with a background in international law, business, and tax planning. Learn more about his impressive career and expertise. Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM, CIArb, is a seasoned legal practitioner and educator with over thirty years of experience in the field. His career began as an Air Force Intelligence Collection Officer, where he served in various countries including Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Korea. Dr. Meyer also held the position of Missile Combat Crew Commander during his time in the Air Force. Throughout his career, Dr. Meyer has held diverse roles such as Chief Financial Officer for biotech and software companies, partner in a large international law office, and owner of his own legal practice. He has a wealth of experience in business and tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, corporate and partnership operations, and non-profit organizations. In addition to his practical experience, Dr. Meyer has also been involved in academia. He has taught at prestigious institutions such as the University of Texas, Austin, and the University of Southern California. Currently, he teaches graduate accounting and tax at California State University, Sacramento, and McGeorge School of Law. Dr. Meyer's international experience is extensive, having been a program director and teacher in educational programs in countries such as the Soviet Union, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Latvia. He even played a significant role in drafting modern Russia's tax code as part of Russian President Boris Yeltsin's team after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As an author, Dr. Meyer has written several widely used tax textbooks, along with numerous articles on taxation and accounting. He has also delivered countless presentations to both domestic and international audiences, including government ministries in Russia, Latvia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. In conclusion, Kent W. Meyer is a highly accomplished lawyer with a diverse background and a wealth of experience in various legal and business areas. His expertise, both domestically and internationally, makes him a valuable asset to the legal community in Roseville, California.

Legal Issues

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Intellectual Property

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• Russian: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Chief Financial Officer
  Expression Systems, LLC
  2000
• Senior Counsel
  Law Office of Carroll, Burdick & McDonough
  1992

Education

Associations

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