About Xander

Xander is regularly recognized by publications such as Chambers Global and The Legal 500 as one of the top US practitioners for international tax issues. He is described by clients as “very detailed in his descriptions and his explanations, very thorough, he anticipates the types of issues we need to be aware of.” In addition, Xander is ranked highly for his domestic corporate taxation work by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 US. The Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Taxation Section selected Xander as the recipient of its 2021 Dana Latham Memorial Award for his outstanding contribution to the community and to the legal profession in the taxation field, making him the youngest practitioner to receive the prestigious award.

I blend traditional methods with an unconventional approach to produce creative tax solutions for clients across all industries.

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Tax – California: Southern (2010 – 2025)
Band 1 (2024-2025)

The Legal 500 US: Leading Lawyer in US Taxes: Non-Contentious (2007 – 2025)
Hall of Fame (2023 – 2025) 

Chambers Global: International Tax (2018 – 2024)

LACBA: Taxation Section – Dana Latham Memorial Award (2020-2021)

Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine (2005 – 2024)

The Best Lawyers in America: Tax Law (2018 – 2019)

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