William F. Hargens

McGrath North is proud to announce that it has achieved significant recognition in the latest editions of both The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, 45 of our attorneys have been honored across 60 distinct practice areas, showcasing the firm’s deep expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.  

McGrath North is once again proud to announce that 22 of our attorneys have been recognized by Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in their respective legal practice areas. Additionally, our firm's expertise is showcased with 8 core practice areas ranked for excellence.  

ar•bi•tra•tion – noun:  a method of dispute resolution involving one or more neutral third parties  

A business owner calls a meeting to discuss the tax consequences of a particular business transaction.  The business owner asks the business’s attorney to attend the meeting and to provide some guidance at the meeting.  The business owner also asks that the business’s outside accountant attend the meeting.  Several years later, the IRS seeks to review the outside accountant’s notes from the initial meeting to determine whether the business properly reported the transaction.  Is this protected under the attorney-client privilege?