About Lucy Petry
Lucy Petry started Petry Law Firm, PLLC, not for profit or notoriety, but because she has a real desire to help individuals and businesses with their legal needs. Lucy has years of experience as a CPA and in the business world, as well as with the IRS thanks to her time working with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) for 20 years.
Lucy has experience in both industry and public accounting, managing and consulting for businesses, assisting taxpayers from tax preparation to representation before the Tax Court, and representing clients at the federal, state, and local levels. Prior to becoming an attorney Lucy managed her CPA practice and worked as a Controller and Accounting Manager for public and International manufacturing companies.
Lucy earned her MBA from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, followed by her JD from the South Texas College of Law Houston. While at South Texas, she earned the University and Texas State Bar Pro Bono Honors award. She was also the President of the Tax Law Society and a member of the Board of Advocates. She then went on to become an Adjunct Tax Clinic Professor at South Texas and Adjunct Professor at the University of Saint Thomas Graduate Master of Accountancy Program teaching tax. In the Summer of 2022 Lucy earned a post graduate LLM degree from the Georgetown University in Washington, DC, one of the top universities in the field of taxation.
Her accumulated experience as an attorney, business owner, CPA, and manager of a non-profit has fueled Lucy’s desire to help those in need and provide a holistic approach to business problems.
Lucy has experience in both industry and public accounting, managing and consulting for businesses, assisting taxpayers from tax preparation to representation before the Tax Court, and representing clients at the federal, state, and local levels. Prior to becoming an attorney Lucy managed her CPA practice and worked as a Controller and Accounting Manager for public and International manufacturing companies.
Lucy earned her MBA from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, followed by her JD from the South Texas College of Law Houston. While at South Texas, she earned the University and Texas State Bar Pro Bono Honors award. She was also the President of the Tax Law Society and a member of the Board of Advocates. She then went on to become an Adjunct Tax Clinic Professor at South Texas and Adjunct Professor at the University of Saint Thomas Graduate Master of Accountancy Program teaching tax. In the Summer of 2022 Lucy earned a post graduate LLM degree from the Georgetown University in Washington, DC, one of the top universities in the field of taxation.
Her accumulated experience as an attorney, business owner, CPA, and manager of a non-profit has fueled Lucy’s desire to help those in need and provide a holistic approach to business problems.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
- Texas Workforce Commission
Reviews
Recommended by
James Biel
Current Co-Worker | Aug 29, 2022
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Advised on Tax Audit or Examination |
Jan 23, 2024
Reviewed by
Anonymous
Sep 17, 2022
Problem Experience
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unpaid Taxes
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Cryptocurrency Issue
- FBAR & FATCA
- Other Levies
- Passport Issues
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Preparer Penalties
- Foreign Informational Penalties
- Notice of Deficiency
- Notice of Determination
- Unpaid Franchise Taxes
- Sales Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Involuntary Termination of Entity
- Wage Garnishment
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Sales Tax inactive
- Audit/Examination
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Lien Withdrawal
- Business Tax Preparation
- CAP Hearing
- CDP Hearing
- Estate Tax Preparation
- FBAR & FACTA
- Lien Discharge
- Lien Subordination
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- Criminal Tax Defense
- Tax Court
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Trust Tax Preparation
- Gift and GSTT Tax Preparation
- Audit Reconsideration
- Estate (Fiduciary) Tax Preparation
- CSED Analysis
- Streamlined Filing Procedure
- IRS Transcript Analysis
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Sales Tax Preparation
- Tax Appeals
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense & Support
- LLC Reinstatement
- Resolution Agreement
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Unemployment Resolution
- Audit/Examination Defense
Tax Types Serviced
Corporate Tax
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Gift Tax/GST Tax
Estate Tax (Form 706)
Estate & Trust Income Tax (Form 1041)
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Estates
Non-Profits/Charities
Expatriates
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
Law
Texas
11/1/2016
Active
CPA
Texas
1/1/2009
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Professor | University of Saint Thomas - Houston | Houston, Texas | May 2019 - Present |
| Attorney & CPA | Petry Law Firm, PLLC | Houston, Texas | Nov 2016 - Present |
| IRS VITA Site Coordinator | IRS VITA | Houston, Texas | Jan 2001 - Jun 2021 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Thomas - Houston, TX | MBA | 2008 |
| South Texas College of Law | Juris Doctor (JD) | 2016 |
| Georgetown University | Master of Laws (LLM) | 2022 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Network International (BNI) | Member | 2018 - Present |
| Texas Bar College | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Texas Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| American Academy of Attorney-CPAs | Member | 2015 - Present |
Contact Information
Address
112 W 4th Street
Houston, Texas 77002
Houston, Texas 77002
In Office Visits
Yes
Book Appointment
Pricing & Payments
Virtual Consultation
Hourly Billing
Flat Fee Pricing
Publications
| Publication Type | Publication Name | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking Engagement | TV Appearance - Fox News | IRS & Government Shutdown | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | TV Appearance - Fox News Local | Money is The Motive Segment - Making that lower salary work | View Publication |
| Podcast | Unlocking Success | Unlocking Success for Entrepreneurs | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | Houston Young Lawyers Association | Tax 101 for Non-Tax Lawyers | N/A |
| Podcast | The IC-Disc Show | Understanding Tax Law | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | Tax Mob Conference - Summer 2022 | IRS Methods to Determine Taxpayer Income | N/A |
| Speaking Engagement | CW39 Houston | Tax Season Is Here! Petry Law Firm Shares Tips to Know Before You File - News Segment | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | Morning Dose | Tax Filing Tips You Need To Know - News Segment | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | Youtube | Texas Family Law, TAXES, & COVID-19 | Hunt Law Firm, PLLC | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | Youtube | Tax Consequences of The CARES Act: How PPP and EIDL will impact your taxes! | View Publication |
| Speaking Engagement | Youtube | Houston Tax Attorney breaks down how the CARES Act, stimulus check will impact you | View Publication |
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