Hey there! I'm Hayla
I'm an experienced attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the tax, nonprofit, and real estate fields. I have also worked as a skilled technology professional with experience in Python, GitHub, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology. I am a fast learner and creative problem solver who enjoys tackling complex issues.
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Hayla Hunter, Esq.
LAWYER & CONSULTANT
Phone Number:
(281) 944-5742
Email Address:
Licensed In:
District of Columbia
Areas of Practice:
-Nonprofit Formation
-Tax Credits
-Real Estate Development
EXPERIENCE
2023-2024
Tax Attorney
CapinCrouse LLP
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Drafted ERC eligibility documentation that substantiated and highlighted each client’s relevant activities for the Employee Retention Tax Credits.
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Substantiated over $200K in ERC benefits for about 55 faith-based nonprofit and education clients.
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Researched relevant federal, state, and local COVID-19 guidelines to determine ERC eligibility.
2021-2023
Cober Johnson & Romney (CJR)
Associate Attorney
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Drafted founding documents for The BOW Collective, a woman-owned national nonprofit organization.
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Obtained and maintained tax-exempt status for The BOW Collective and client-owned nonprofits.
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Drafted and presented briefs and memoranda about federal and local tax credits for low-income housing developments that allowed CJR to maximize low-income tax credits (LITC).
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Registered and formed multiple nonprofit organizations using IRS forms and guidance.
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Utilized federal grant websites to find opportunities and draft grant proposals.
2019-2021
Quality Control Attorney
alliantgroup
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Calculated approximately $500K in ERC benefits and over $50MM in R&D tax benefits.
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Lead and developed customized study plans for over 250 clients in industries such as software and technology, architecture, real estate, engineering, and agriculture.
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Directly responded to client questions by providing solutions backed by case law and federal regulations.
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Identified, analyzed, and quantified results on consulting projects in phased reports and legal memoranda.
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Completed and passed a thorough training course about eligibility, calculations, and substantiation relevant to the R&D tax credit.
EDUCATION
2016-2019
Juris Doctor Degree
Howard University School of Law
-Merit Scholarship
-Dean's List
-Investor Justice & Education Clinic, Student Attorney
2012-2016
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Howard University
-Cum Laude
-Merit Scholarship
-Dean's List
SKILLS
Microsoft Office - Advanced
Document Review - Intermediate
English - Native Speaker
Legal Research - Advanced
Customer Service - Intermediate
Spanish - Beginner