Erica Hennessey, Tax Attorney in the United States
Over 11 years of legal practice · focused on Tax and Tax Litigation
AssociateatBennett Jones LLP
Practicing tax since 2015.
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Erica Hennessey is an associate based in Calgary, AB. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Erica has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bennett Jones LLP.
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- Calgary, AB
- Experience
- over 11 years
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- Tax · Tax Litigation
- Handles Tax and Tax Litigation matters from Calgary, AB.
- Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Erica Hennessey: Erica Hennessey is an associate based in Calgary, AB. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Erica has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bennett Jones LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Erica takes on
Erica concentrates on tax and tax litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Erica handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases nationwide
Erica takes tax matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Erica agrees to represent you.
Tax Litigation cases nationwide
Erica takes tax litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Erica agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Erica Hennessey — tax lawyer in the U.S.
Erica Hennessey is an associate based in Calgary, AB. The practice focuses on Tax and Tax Litigation. Erica has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bennett Jones LLP.
Erica Hennessey is a lawyer practicing tax, tax litigation & dispute resolution. Erica received a degree from Dalhousie University in 2010, and has been licensed for 11 years. Erica practices at Bennett Jones LLP in Calgary, AB.
How Erica handles tax matters
Erica Hennessey is a lawyer practicing tax, tax litigation & dispute resolution. Erica received a degree from Dalhousie University in 2010, and has been licensed for 11 years. Erica practices at Bennett Jones LLP in Calgary, AB.
Who Erica represents
Erica reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax and tax litigation matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Dalhousie University J.D. B.Comm. Dalhousie University J.D. with distinction Dalhousie University J.D. 2014 Dean's List
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Dalhousie University
B.Comm. Dalhousie · 2010
Jurisdictions
Erica's state bar admissions
Alberta
2015 · ACTIVE
Erica studied at — in Dalhousie University J.D. B.Comm. Dalhousie University J.D. with distinction Dalhousie University J.D. 2014 Dean's List and B.Comm. Dalhousie in Dalhousie University.
Law school and academic background
Erica completed — in Dalhousie University J.D. B.Comm. Dalhousie University J.D. with distinction Dalhousie University J.D. 2014 Dean's List and B.Comm. Dalhousie in Dalhousie University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Erica runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Erica Hennessey's office in Calgary
Erica's primary office is at 4500 Bankers Hall East, 855-2nd Street S.W., Calgary, AB, T2P 4K7. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Bennett Jones LLP
4500 Bankers Hall East, 855-2nd Street S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 4K7
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How to hire Erica Hennessey — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Erica usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Erica charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erica's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Erica will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a tax attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Erica
Erica 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.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Erica confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Erica's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Erica Hennessey
How much does it cost to hire Erica for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Erica walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Erica offer a free consultation?
Erica charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erica's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Erica's current terms during booking.
How long do tax cases in this state 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. Erica gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Erica take my case if I'm outside the area?
Erica evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Erica's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Erica?
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. Erica will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Erica accepting new tax clients right now?
Erica's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.