Our Team of Tax Attorneys and Support Staff

Robert J. Fedor, Esq.

Managing Member

With over 20 years of experience in representing businesses and individuals before all types of Internal Revenue Service proceedings, whether it be administrative or before the United States Bankruptcy Court, the United States Tax Court, one of the United States District Courts or a U.S. Court of Appeals, Robert J. Fedor leads this 8 member firm with his expertise in tax and tax-related matters. Mr. Fedor's experience has provided him with a vast understanding of tax related issues, spanning from tax litigation, IRS collections, criminal tax defense, as well as other tax controversy and bankruptcy related matters.

Mr. Fedor holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Dayton. He earned his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law and is a member of the American Bar Association,and its Tax Sub-Committee, the Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. He is a member in good standing of the bars of the State of Ohio, United States Tax Court, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, United States District Court, Northern District of Ilinois and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. His application for admission before the State of Illinois is currently pending.

Brian J. Sammon, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Mr. Sammon is an associate attorney practicing in the areas of tax law, bankruptcy, business law and litigation. He devotes most of his time to tax related issues pending in bankruptcy proceedings.

Mr. Sammon earned his B.A. in French, Sociology, and International Studies from Saint Louis University in 2004, graduating summa cum laude and received his Law Degree from Cleveland-Marshall School of Law in 2007. Mr. Sammon is a current member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cuyahoga County Bar Association, and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and the U.S. Tax Court.

Jennifer A. MacDowell, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Another one of our associate attorneys, Ms. MacDowell assists the firm in tax controversy matters at all levels of the Internal Revenue Service, including examination, collection, appeals and Tax Court. Ms. MacDowell is especially proficient with the Internal Revenue Service "Offer in Compromise" process and "In-Business Offers", wherein payroll tax issues become much more complex and can involve the individual shareholders and/or members. She also performs legal research, drafts memoranda, and prepares various court-related documents.

Ms. MacDowell earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Mount Union College, and her law degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Ms. MacDowell is currently a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio Women’s Bar Association, and Ohio State Bar Association.

Michele McAteer, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Our newest associate attorney, Ms. McAteer is a 2009 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where she was on the honor roll for three semesters. She received her undergraduate degree in economics from Harvard in 2006.

Ms. McAteer assists the firm in all facets of tax representation matters, including IRS examination, collections, appeals and other tax-related issues. She also assists the firm in various business litigation matters.

Amy E. Fedor, Esq.

Of Counsel, Robert J. Fedor, Esq., LLC

Ms. Fedor represents clients in various tax matters, including offers in compromise and outstanding tax return and collections issues. She also spends a significant portion of her time in domestic relations court, focusing her attention on divorce, custody and related family law matters.

Robert Brundrett

Law Clerk

Mr. Brundrett is a third year law student at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He is responsible for supporting the team of attorneys with various research and drafting assignments.

Jeff Monsman

Law Clerk

Mr. Monsman is responsible for supporting the team of attorneys with various research and drafting assignments.

Carolyn Yako

Firm Administrator

Ms. Yako is the firm administrator and supports the entire team of attorneys and clerks. She keeps the office running efficiently.