Roger Lang
Attorney, CPA, Advisor, . . .
About Me
I am an attorney and certified public accountant (CPA) that specializes in tax. I work for a large accounting firm in Atlanta, GA. Specifically, I work with small business owners and high net worth individuals, or those on their way to becoming small business owners and high net worth individuals. Typical clients are involved in real estate, owners of service firms, and/or have complex tax situations involving foreign activities. Some clients may also have a family office.
Prior to becoming a CPA and focusing on tax, I practiced patent law for over 15 years with large intellectual property boutiques with offices throughout the Unites States and in Europe. During that time, I assisted clients ranging from single inventors to multinational companies obtain patents, both within the United States and throughout the world. Specifically, I worked extensively with clients in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before both the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
My goal is to help small business owners and start-ups navigate the complex legal and financial landscape that can trip up those beginning their entrepreneurial journey. Far too often the legal and accountant aspects of starting and running a small business get overlooked. This is for at least two reasons. First, the entrepreneur is working tirelessly to get the business up and running. This is natural since the product or service is the person or team's passion. Second, the entrepreneur doesn't have an accounting or legal background and simply doesn't know what he or she doesn't know. This is natural too since accounting and law are not typical subjects taught in many educational programs.
It is not until a tax return is due that many new business owners reach out to an accountant. At this point it may be too late to take advantage of tax planning opportunities that may save the new business thousands, maybe even tens of thousands of dollars in both the near and long term. For services that my firm or I cannot provide, I tap into my vast network to help clients find the help they need.
In my free time, I enjoy working out, traveling, aviation, and woodturning.
Practice Areas
The firm at which I work offers a full range of accounting services. Below are the areas in which I specialize.
Tax Planning
Tax planning helps to minimize tax liability through proactive, year-round planning. Whether it be business structuring, deal structuring, and/or retirement strategies, tax planning allows for tailored solutions that reduce taxes while and simplifies compliance.
Tax Compliance
Tax compliance includes completing the various forms for reporting and ensuring tax returns are accurate, timely, and compliant with ever-evolving tax landscape. With proper tax planning, tax compliance is simplified and tax season stress alleviated.
International Tax
With the globalization of business, more and more businesses are conducting business overseas. Business operations overseas require a litany of reporting requirements. Failure to comply with the reporting requirements can lead to server penalties and even jail time.
Practice Breakdown
Below is a rough estimate of the divsion of my time within different ares of tax.
Resume
Below is an abreviated resume outlining my education and professional experience.
Education
Juris Doctorate
2007-2011
William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN
Concentration: Patent & Trademark Law and Taxation
Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering
2003-2005
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Concentration: Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamic, and Energy Systems
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
1998-2002
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Concentration: Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamic, and Energy Systems
Accounting Coursework
2021-2023
Clayton State University, Morrow, GA
Accounting coursework to qualify to sit for the CPA exam
Professional Experience
Tax Attorney/Certified Public Accountant
2023 - Present
Atlanta, GA
- Generated business in excess of peers at my level
- Supervised and reviewed tax returns prepared by junior associates and interns
- Certified document examiner under the IRS's Acceptance Agent Program
- Compliance for high net worth individuals and the business they own and operate
Patent Attorney
2011-2022
Patent Agent
2006-2010
Minneapolis, MN & Atlanta, GA
- Managed domestic and international patent portfolios for Fortune 500 companies and small businesses
- Successfully assisted clients with designing around competitor patent portfolios
- Assisted clients in the successfully defending against patent infringement claims
- Supervised and reviewed patent application preparation and prosecution by junior associates
Testimonials
A sampling of client testimonials, which include clients from my work at Clayton State University's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Clinic.
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