
A View from Meadows Collier
Meadows Collier
Join our host and partner at Meadows Collier, Joel Crouch, as he discusses the latest news and developments in state and federal tax law with fellow firm lawyers, reviewing relevant cases, perspectives, and providing insight for listeners.
Our podcast discussions cover a wide array of topics relevant to tax professionals including CPA's, CFP's, business leaders, and legal professionals. Topics include federal and state tax updates, IRS enforcement and initiatives, estate planning, corporate tax issues, tax controversy and litigation, and more. Stay informed about the latest developments and gain valuable knowledge from industry leaders.
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When Taxpayers Win: Murphy, Hubbard & Other IRS Surprises
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04/09/25 • 36 min
In this episode, Joel Crouch and Matt Roberts break down recent developments in tax law and IRS procedure that every tax professional and taxpayer should know. From the Murphy case's surprising taxpayer win to a criminal defendant who beat the IRS pro se, Joel and Matt explore fascinating case law, new IRS FAQs on ERC claims, fraud penalty jury trial arguments, FOIA bottlenecks, and a cautionary tale from the conservation easement world.
Whether you're advising on trusts, facing civil fraud penalties, or trying to navigate delayed ERC claims, this episode offers real-world insight, humor, and practical takeaways. Tune in for expert commentary with a relatable edge.

A Conversation with Paul Budd
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07/10/23 • 40 min
Joel Crouch sits down with Firm Associate, Paul Budd. Paul joined the firm in 2016 and practices tax controversy and litigation. Paul's college education started at the University of Arkansas and then transferred to the University of Minnesota-Duluth after his first year, where he completed his Bachelors degree in Political Science. Paul then attended the University of Kansas earning his MBA and J.D. in Law. Along the way, he discovered and honed in on his passion for tax law, receiving his LL.M. in Tax at NYU School of Law. Find out more about Paul's education and path towards tax controversy, how he met his wife and their journey to Dallas, what he attributes his success to, and his advice to new lawyers just starting out.

A Conversation with Chuck Meadows and Trey Cousins – Part I
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04/28/23 • 30 min
Charles (Chuck) M. Meadows, Jr. and William (Trey) R. Cousins III – join Part I of the conversation Joel Crouch and Paul Budd have with Chuck Meadows and Trey Cousins. Chuck is a founding partner of the firm and Trey was an associate at the time the firm was established in 1983. Learn what it was like to share space with the firm you were leaving to start your own practice. What were the challenges and rewards, and some of the highlights along the way.

A Conversation with David Colmenero
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05/08/23 • 36 min
Joel Crouch sits down with David Colmenero to talk about his law practice. David leads the firm’s State and Local Tax practice. Joel learns a little Texas history while talking with David about where he was born and raised. Find out about two Texas towns—Quanah and Chillicothe. After completing his education, David became a CPA, then decided to continue his education and went to law school at Texas Tech. After graduating from law school and passing the bar exam, he began practicing law. David received his Masters in Taxation Law (LL.M.) from SMU Dedman School of Law while practicing at the firm. David has been recognized for his volunteer efforts with the State Bar of Texas, TXCPA and TXCPA Dallas. David joined Meadows Collier in 2002 and became a partner in 2006. He has been with the firm for 21 years.

A Conversation with Chuck Meadows and Trey Cousins – Part II
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05/01/23 • 35 min
Joel Crouch and Paul Budd continue their conversation with Chuck Meadows and Trey Cousins in Part II. Chuck and Trey discuss a major firm change in 1989, the savings and loan crisis continues with an abundance of cases, the firm finding success in estate tax litigation and criminal cases, a view on contingency cases, and conclude with the question of how much of their success is attributable to luck and how much is attributable to skill and hard work?

A Conversation with Anthony Daddino
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05/15/23 • 20 min
Joel Crouch talks with Managing Partner, Anthony Daddino about becoming a tax lawyer and what lead him down this career path. Mr. Daddino may have been destined to become a tax lawyer due to being born on April 15th. He started his legal career with a large law firm in Dallas where he spent 2-3 years in the tax planning area researching and writing. From there, he joined Meadows Collier and he has been with the firm for 17 years, partner for 13 years, and managing partner for 3 years. He has a successful tax controversy and tax planning practice. Learn what his favorite and least favorite things are about practicing tax law, and his advice on having a successful tax practice.

A Conversation with Michael A. Villa, Jr.
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05/22/23 • 36 min
Join Joel Crouch as he sits down and has a conversation with Michael (Mike) A. Villa, Jr. about growing up in Louisiana, his heritage, including living through Hurricane Katrina, his education, and practicing law. Mike is a 7th generation New Orleans native. Both his father and uncle were lawyers and this was something he always wanted to do. He was very interested in politics and initially thought he would have a career that focused on law and politics. Ultimately, he decided to stay on the lawyer path. Mike joined a New Orleans law firm in August of 2005 and then Hurricane Katrina hit later that same month. His entire family lost their homes as much of New Orleans was totally destroyed. He began working out of the Lafayette office of his firm and worked many hurricane-related matters. Mike decided to go to NYU to obtain his LL.M. in Tax in 2007. New York was a cultural shock for him. Mike had already taken the LA and TX bar examines back-to-back. For personal reasons and the business climate, he came to Texas. He joined Meadows Collier in 2007 and quickly began working on tax shelter cases. Currently, his practice is 60-75% criminal tax, and he sees civil inquiries too on his cases from the government. Listen to Mike and Joel discuss how the practice of law has changed since 2007, and finally Mike's advice to anyone who is thinking about becoming a lawyer.

A Conversation with Stephen Beck
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06/05/23 • 18 min
Joel Crouch sits down for a conversation with Stephen Beck. Mr. Beck has been with the firm for 17 years. He joined the firm in 2005 and became a partner in 2011. He attended the University of Texas and earned his BBA, with high honors, in 1995. He also attended the University of Texas School of Law earning his J.D., with honors, in 1998. After law school, he moved to Washington, D.C. where he worked at one of the nation's premier litigation firms and attended Georgetown University School of Law earning his LL.M. in Taxation, with distinction, in 2000. He remained in Washington, DC for five years practicing tax law and then returned to Texas with his family and joined Meadows Collier. From an early age, Steve knew he wanted to be a lawyer. His first year of law school was tough and he wasn't sure what type of law he wanted to practice but after taking several tax courses, he discovered taxes impact all business decisions. As a tax planning lawyer, Steve works with entrepreneurs, privately-held companies, individuals buying and selling businesses and is involved with cross-border transactions involving taxpayers owning businesses outside the U.S. Mr. Beck enjoys problem-solving, especially difficult tax problems that clients are uncertain how to treat. His favorite thing about practicing law is the relationships he develops and his least favorite thing about practicing law is billable hours and the housekeeping items associated with a law practice. He attributes the success of his practice to caring about his clients and colleagues. Hear Steve's best advice to new lawyers and whether he thinks his law practice is successful due to his hard work, luck or both.

A Conversation with Kristen Cox
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05/29/23 • 17 min
Joel Crouch talks with firm partner, Kristen Cox about how she earned a spot on a famous game show during High School when she was 17-18 years old and what she did with her winnings. Kristen determined she wanted to be a lawyer at a very young age and she thought she wanted to be a litigator. Find out how a two-year clerkship turned her interest from Litigation to a Corporate and Real Estate practice. She feels luck played a role in her joining the firm 15 years ago. With great mentors and excellent teachers at the firm who allowed her to participate in all stages of various transactions, she has developed a very rewarding practice. Find out what her favorite and least favorite things are about practicing law as well as one thing she believes has changed the most in the last 15 years of her law practice.

Choosing Where to Litigate: Tax Court, District Court, or Court of Federal Claims
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04/21/25 • 37 min
In this episode of the Meadows Collier Podcast, attorneys Joel Crouch and Jeff Glassman dive deep into the world of tax litigation, offering a candid and practical look at the three main forums where tax disputes play out: U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Whether you're facing a stalled refund claim, an unresolved audit, or weighing your litigation options, Joel and Jeff break down the key differences between each forum—including prepayment requirements, jury trial availability, the types of judges involved, and how recent legislative proposals could shift the landscape. From the advantages of Tax Court’s small case docket to the nuances of refund litigation under the Flora rule, this episode is packed with insights for CPAs, advisors, attorneys, and taxpayers alike.
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How many episodes does A View from Meadows Collier have?
A View from Meadows Collier currently has 28 episodes available.
What topics does A View from Meadows Collier cover?
The podcast is about Cryptocurrency, Tax, Law, Legal, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on A View from Meadows Collier?
The episode title 'A Conversation with David Colmenero' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A View from Meadows Collier?
The average episode length on A View from Meadows Collier is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of A View from Meadows Collier released?
Episodes of A View from Meadows Collier are typically released every 11 days.
When was the first episode of A View from Meadows Collier?
The first episode of A View from Meadows Collier was released on Apr 28, 2023.
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