Joanna Owen Baltes, Tax Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia

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

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Joanna's primary office is at 950 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, 20530. 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 Joanna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Joanna 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 Joanna for a tax case?

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

• Does Joanna offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do tax cases in District of Columbia 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. Joanna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Joanna take my case if I'm outside Washington?

  Joanna is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Joanna 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 Joanna?

  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. Joanna will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Joanna accepting new tax clients right now?

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