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Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM
Kent W. Meyer, Principal Attorney
Dr. Meyer began his career as an Air Force Intelligence Collection Officer and served in Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Korea. He also served as a Missile Combat Crew Commander. He has had more than thirty years experience as a legal practitioner and educator. He has served as the Chief Financial Officer for biotech and software companies, as a partner in a large international law firm and as an owner of his own legal practice. He has extensive domestic and international experience in business and tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, corporate and partnership operations and non-profit organizations. Dr. Meyer has taught at the University of Texas, Austin and the University of Southern California. He currently teaches graduate accounting and tax at California State University, Sacramento and McGeorge School of Law. He has been a program director and teacher in numerous international educational programs in the countries of the Soviet Union, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Latvia. Dr. Meyer also served on Russian President, Boris Yeltsin's team that drafted modern Russia's tax code after the break-up of the Soviet Union. He is the author of several internationally used tax textbooks, has written numerous articles on taxation and accounting and has delivered thousands of presentations to domestic and international groups including the Ministries of Russia, Latvia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Education
- B.A. in Slavic Languages and Literature from University of California, Berkeley;
- MBA from the University of Montana;
- PhD in Accounting and Taxation from the University of Texas, Austin;
- J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law;
- L.L.M. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
Professional Experience
- Principal, Gavrilov & Meyer Law Corporation
- Senior Counsel, Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP
- Of counsel, Dudugjian & Maxey A Law Corporation
- Emeritus Professor, California State University, Sacramento
- Adjunct Professor of Taxation, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Languages
- Russian (fluent)
- German (conversational)
- Mandarin (knowledgeable)
- Arabic (knowledgeable)
Affiliations and Activities Include
- Professor at California State University, Sacramento
- Professor at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Beta Gamma Sigma Beta
- Alpha Psi
- Bald Eagles Rugby Team
Ognian Gavrilov, Esq.
Ognian Gavrilov Principal Attorney
Prior to opening Gavrilov & Meyer Law Corporation, Mr. Gavrilov was an Attorney at Chernay Peterson, where he worked on various cases involving product liability, personal injury, contract disputes, international law, and general civil litigation. Mr. Gavrilov is the co-founder and Vice President of Slavic American Chamber of Commerce and was a former Chairman of the Small Business Advisory Board, City of Sacramento.
Education
- J.D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
- B.A. in History, with honors, California State University San Bernardino;
Professional Experience
- Principal, Gavrilov & Meyer Law Corporation
- Principal, Gavrilov Law Corporation
- Attorney at Chernay Peterson
Languages
- Bulgarian (fluent)
- Russian (conversational)
- Serbian (knowledgeable)
- Macedonian (knowledgeable)
Affiliations and Activities Include
- Slavic American Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Placer County Bar Association
Matthew J. Staub, Esq.
Of Counsel
Mr. Staub lives and practices in San Diego where he focuses in taxation, business law, estate planning, asset protection, and bankruptcy. Mr. Staub has a diverse background with experience in many areas of civil law in both a transactional and litigation setting. Mr. Staub is active in the community and also volunteers his time towards pro bono work.
Education
- J.D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Taxation Concentration;
- B.S. from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, in Accounting and Entrepreneurship.
Admissions
- California Supreme Court
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United States Tax Court
Affiliations and Activities Include
- San Diego Chamber of Commerce
- San Diego County Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Michael Yee, Esq.
Of Counsel
Prior to joining Gavrilov & Meyer Law Corporation, Mr. Yee was an Attorney at Hefner, Star & Marois. His practice focuses on real estate, estate planning, asset protection, business, tax, bankruptcy, and litigation . Mr. Yee is the legal counsel for Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Association and Yee Investments, Inc..
Education
- J.D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
- B.A. in Business Economics, University of California, Los Angeles.
Professional Experience
- Attorney at Hefner, Stark and Marois
Languages
- Mandarin (conversational)
Affiliations and Activities Include
- Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Bankruptcy Section of the Sacramento County Bar