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Michael A. Villa, Jr., J.D., LL.M.
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Overview

Last year was a roller coaster for staffing and organizational shifts at both the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Justice. This webinar will focus on recent IRS enforcement efforts, criminal tax investigations, and cases that have proceeded to court.

Key Topics

  • Learn which IRS Criminal Investigation enforcement areas are a high priority in 2026.
 

  • Learn how civil tax examinations and audits can escalate into criminal tax investigations.

  • Learn how recent IRS and Department of Justice staffing and organizational changes are shaping criminal tax enforcement strategies.
 
 

Details

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Cost: Free

CPE and MCLE Credit Info:
Course Number: 174308406
CPE Credit: 1.20 Hrs.
MCLE Credit: 1.00 Hr. (Approval Pending)

CFP Credit Info:
CFP Program ID: 345294
CFP Credit: 1.00 Hr.

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About the Speaker

Michael A. Villa, Jr., J.D., LL.M.

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Mr. Villa was named the Best Lawyers® 2024 Litigation and Controversy-Tax "Lawyer of the Year" in Dallas/Fort Worth and recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2022-2026. He has also been named a Texas Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyer Magazines in 2013-2024. In 2010-2013, he was named a Texas Rising Star. Mr. Villa focuses on resolving federal tax controversies and white collar crime, including securities, tax and bank fraud. He represents individuals, closely-held businesses, and large corporations in IRS audits, appeals, and litigation, as well as in business disputes and lawsuits involving fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, deceptive trade practices act violations, non-compete violations, business torts, and other commercial disputes.

Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Mr. Villa worked in Washington, D.C. as a Congressional intern to U.S. Senator John Breaux (Retired) and worked as an Associate with a regional law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2004-2005, he served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable James J. Brady, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana.

Mr. Villa was admitted to practice in Texas in 2005 and in Louisiana in 2004.

Read his full bio here. You can contact Mr. Villa at 214-744-3700 or by email at mvilla@meadowscollier.com.

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