Mr. Giles works with the estate planning and taxation groups with a focus in the areas of federal and state taxation, estate and gift tax planning, probate and trust administration and guardianship and conservatorship law. He develops complex estate planning strategies and assists clients in implementing and administering their customized estate plans. He represents individual and entity taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and Utah State Tax Commission regarding income, estate and employment tax issues. Mr. Giles also advises businesses and their owners regarding the tax implications of entity choice, operations, and acquisition transactions of all sizes.
Education
Boston University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2009)
LL.M. Scholar
Boston University School of Law (J.D. cum laude, 2006)
Dean’s Scholar
Director, Edward C. Stone Appellate Moot Court Competition
Weber State University (B.S. Criminal Justice, magna cum laude 2003)
Elected “Top Graduate for C.J. Program” by department faculty
Other Professional Experience and Memberships
Admitted to Massachusetts Bar (2006)
Admitted to Utah Bar (2009)
Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Susan M. Mooney, P.C. Stoneham, Massachusetts (2007-2008)
Member, Estate Planning Section of the Utah State Bar
Member, Tax Law Section of the Utah State Bar
Personal
Born in Taylorsville, Utah
Married, 3 children
