Vetted Firm Profile · Dallas

David Coffin PLLC

DFW Tax Defense — Former DOJ Tax Trial Attorney, CPA + Attorney · 5050 Quorum Drive, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254

Tax / IRS Problems Criminal Tax Defense Former DOJ Tax Trial CPA + JD 30+ Years
Request Free Consultation Call (817) 869-1040
Our Verdict

David Coffin is both a CPA and an attorney with 30+ years of tax law experience — and before opening his Southlake-based firm in 2005, he was a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he represented the IRS in federal and bankruptcy courts. That insider perspective is rare in tax controversy. Best fit for: DFW residents and businesses with IRS audits, owe back taxes, have unfiled returns, or face a criminal tax investigation.

Pricing & Fees

David Coffin PLLC works on hourly + flat fee. Audit defense $4,500–$15,000 flat • OICs $5,500 flat. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

Practice Areas

The firm focuses on the following situations. Click any area to see other Dallas firms that handle it.

Key Attorneys

The lawyers most likely to be on your case.

David Coffin headshot

David Coffin

Founder

CPA + JD. 30+ years tax practice. Former Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division. Represented the IRS in federal and bankruptcy courts.

Senior Tax Counsel headshot

Senior Tax Counsel

Senior Counsel

Specializes in IRS audits and Tax Court litigation.

What Clients Say

Reviews summarized from public sources, tagged by the legal situation involved.

Anonymous
Anonymous
OIC — Accepted
★★★★★
Owed $124K to the IRS. David negotiated an OIC. Accepted $16K. 9 months total.
Restaurant Owner
Restaurant Owner
Texas Comptroller — Reduced
★★★★★
Texas Comptroller assessed my restaurant $165K in sales tax. David found their methodology was wrong. Reduced to $42K.
Anonymous
Anonymous
Criminal Tax — No Charges
★★★★★
IRS Criminal Investigation contacted me. David walked me through Streamlined Filing. Came clean. No criminal charges.

Request a Free Consultation

Tell us about your situation. Submitting this form sends a confidential message to LawFirmSquare's intake team, who will route you to David Coffin PLLC or a comparable Dallas firm if there is a conflict.

By submitting, you agree to be contacted by LawFirmSquare or a partner firm regarding your inquiry. No attorney-client relationship is formed by submitting this form.

Compare With Similar Dallas Firms

Three other vetted firms that handle related work in Dallas.

FAQ — David Coffin PLLC

How much does David Coffin charge?
Audit defense: $4,500–$15,000 flat. OICs: $5,500. Tax Court: hourly $475–$650. Free consultation.
Why hire a former DOJ Tax attorney?
David represented the IRS for years in federal court — he knows exactly how the government builds and prosecutes tax cases.
Can the IRS settle for less?
Sometimes — Offer in Compromise. About 33% accepted. We screen carefully before charging.
Do you handle Texas state tax?
Yes — Texas Comptroller (sales tax, franchise tax) and unemployment-insurance audits.
Where is the office?
Southlake, TX (DFW Mid-Cities), with downtown Dallas meeting space available.