Beverly Winstead, Esq., is an accomplished and award-winning tax attorney, law professor, philanthropist, and public speaker, bringing unmatched legal experience and a persistent focus on creating positive financial outcomes for her clients. Her tenacity on the court led to her induction into the Sports Hall of Fame at her University. That tenacity aides her in resolving disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state tax agencies, and helps her reduce — sometimes even eliminate — her clients’ tax debts. The firm provides counsel for individuals, corporations, and nonprofits; handles litigation in the U.S. Tax Court and in Maryland courts for civil tax matters. The firm also offers legal services in negotiations, settlements, assessments, and client counseling. Beyond tax resolution, The Firm offers business structure advice, estate planning, and financial asset protection. She has served as Director of the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she is an Adjunct Law Professor.

Attorney Hallman has worked as a litigator and labor negotiator for the District of Columbia Government and has worked as a Trust Attorney for Fortune 50 financial services companies such as Citicorp, Wells Fargo, and US Trust. Attorney Hallman graduated with honors from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is barred in Louisiana and the District of Columbia. She is admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Tax Court.

Esa Abduraheem holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland College Park.

Esa was formerly employed with Deloitte in New York. With Deloitte he specialized in high-value hedge funds and private equity funds, focusing on tax compliance and delivering tailored tax solutions. Esa’s professional journey also includes serving as a Staff Editor at The Tax Lawyer in Chicago, contributing to source and cite reviews. Furthermore, Esa has gained valuable experience as a Law Clerk at the Law Office of Beverly Winstead, where he prepared tax planning memoranda, managed IRS controversies, and handled tax returns for businesses and individuals. Beyond his professional achievements, Esa has a strong commitment to community service, demonstrated by his role as a Tax Site Manager at Cash Campaign of Maryland, where he oversaw the filing of tax returns for clients with incomes under $55,000, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

He provides back-office support to our clients who made need help preparing financial statements, i.e., profit and loss statements, balance sheets and statement of cash flows. He has spent years as an accountant in financial services, hospitality, government, and sports and entertainment industries. He received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida A & M University.

Ryan plays a crucial role in our law firm by assisting attorneys in the preparation of legal documents, such as contracts, wills, and pleadings. He provides support with tax preparation and assists attorneys in the preparation of legal documents, i.e., wills, trusts, and other pleadings. He also conducts thorough legal research and gathers relevant information to support cases, ensuring that all findings are accurately documented and organized. Additionally, he will interact with clients, managing communication and helping to clarify legal procedures, which is essential in maintaining effective client relations and the smooth operation of the firm.

Ryan is a candidate for his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Morgan State University. He is a licensed notary and a member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). 

Brent Simpson is a serial entrepreneur, internationally sought-after speaker & growth strategist, creative problem solver, venture capitalist, sales trainer, and negotiations specialist. He loves working with entrepreneurs who have turned their passion into a business but realize they need additional executive-level brainpower. Making decisions on who to hire/fire, what platforms to market on, how to engage clients, when to expand, how to add revenue streams into the business can be overwhelming. Brent makes these decisions seem like second nature, while also making sure his entrepreneurs have a road map to success.