Crescent A M Chasteen, Tax Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Crescent concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Crescent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Crescent's primary office is at 200 Clarendon St, Boston, MA, 02116-5021. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Crescent usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Crescent discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Crescent for a tax case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Crescent walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Crescent offer a free consultation?

  Crescent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Crescent's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Crescent's current terms during booking.

• How long do tax cases in Massachusetts typically take?

  Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Crescent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Crescent take my case if I'm outside Boston?

  Crescent is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Crescent will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Crescent?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Crescent will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Crescent accepting new tax clients right now?

  Crescent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.