Meet The Team
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Beverly Winstead, Esq.
Tax Attorney, Business Leader, Athlete and Speaker
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 aids 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. She also offers legal services in negotiations, settlements, assessments, and client counseling. Beyond tax resolution, Ms. Winstead 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.
Michele Hallman, Esq.
Trust Attorney
Attorney Michele Hallman has worked as a litigator and labor negotiator for the District of Columbia Government and as a Trust Attorney for Fortune 50 financial services companies such as Citicorp, Wells Fargo and US Trust. Ms. 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.
Lourdes Eliacin Mars, Esq., M.A.
Associate Attorney
Lourdes Eliacin Lourdes supports the firm’s efforts to help clients resolve tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other state tax agencies. She also assists clients with estate planning, ensuring that legacy planning occurs and clients’ wishes are accurately memorialized. Her educational background includes earning an M.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs. Prior to joining the team, Ms. Mars experience included grant writer for Tahirih Justice Center, deputy director of the Lambi Fund of Haiti, in addition to other distinguished positions. Ms. Mars is the current president of L’union Sports, Inc., a nonprofit with the mission to support and provide resources to Haitian women in sports. She is a native speaker of Haitian Kreyol and is fluent in French. In her spare, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, knitting and watching anime. She is a welcomed addition to the team, and her presence will enhance each client’s experience.
Esa Abduraheem
Tax Accountant
Esa Abduraheem holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, and a B.A. 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 Offices 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.
Hanz Cadet
Staff Accountant
Hanz Cadet provides back-office support to our clients who may need help preparing financial statements, i.e., profit and loss statements, balance sheets and statements of cash flows. He has spent years as an accountant in financial services, hospitality, government, and sports and entertainment industries. He received a B.S. in Accounting from Florida A&M University.
Trinity Horne
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Horne is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in English at Morgan State University. She is a passionate writer and a dedicated student.
She is pivotal in managing day-to-day office tasks, including scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and handling correspondence. She plays a key role in organizing and maintaining legal documents and case files, ensuring easy access and efficient workflow for our attorneys. Additionally, she often serves as our first point of contact with clients, providing initial assistance and directing inquiries, thereby contributing to our professional and efficient service.
Ryan Morris
Paralegal Intern
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 also interacts with clients, manages communication and helps to clarify legal procedures, which are essential in maintaining effective client relations and the smooth operation of the firm.
Ryan is currently pursuing B.S. in Accounting at Morgan State University. He is a licensed notary and a member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).
Brent Simpson
Senior Business Adviser
Brent Simpson is a serial entrepreneur, internationally sought-after speaker and 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 and 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.