A History of Goodness: Selig & Associates Pro Bono Tax Representation

2012 Selig & Associates began providing pro bono tax representation to survivors of domestic violence. One of the saddest stories I ever heard, said David Selig. We represented a woman who had been abducted, raped and severely brutalized. Her assailant burnt her with cigarettes and broke her neck. She was profoundly traumatized and the IRS was garnishing her Social Security Disability check and systematically levying her bank account. After we intervened the IRS acquiesced, granted her a full release and suspended all collections. In 2015 we were informed that she passed away (may she rest in peace).

2012 - 2013 Selig & Associates provided pro bono tax representation to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Even though President Obama issued an emergency declaration for the State of New York the IRS continued to enforce collections and levy bank accounts. Attorney Bradley intervened and was instrumental in persuading the IRS to suspend collections. I’ll never forget the gratitude [name withheld] expressed after we got the IRS to release her bank accounts recalls Attorney Dorin. About two years later I received a tremendous package from Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Inside was a large oil painting of the South Street Seaport and an extremely emotional message of appreciation. It’s these small and special moments that make being an attorney so rewarding. 

2014 Selig & Associates provided pro bono tax representation to indigent senior citizens and joined best selling author, television personality and journalist Rita Cosby in her support of the Wounded Warrior Project. I’m a former Marine said David Selig, and my son is a decorated combat veteran who fought in Afghanistan, and came home without a scratch. So when Rita called me I damn sure wasn’t going to turn my back on my brothers and sisters who served and suffered. I’m very grateful to Rita for giving us the opportunity to help.  

2015 Selig & Associates provided pro bono tax representation to honorably discharged military veterans and at risk individuals. During tax year 2015 we helped several women of color re-enter the workforce said Attorney Dorin. Legal Aid and free law clinics provide essential services, but these organizations lack the resources and technical expertise needed to solve tax problems. We're a small, high-profile tax representation firm and the majority of our clients own businesses or are professionals. So it’s nice to do something for the less fortunate, particularly if they wouldn't normally have access to an attorney and tax accountant. 

  

2016 Selig & Associates increased its caseload by providing pro bono tax representation to the disabled. Additionally, Selig & Associates publicly supported City Harvest, Pets of the Homeless and the New York City Coalition Against Hunger.

2017 Selig & Associates increased its caseload by providing pro bono tax representation to at risk members of the LGQT community.

2018 Selig & Associates will participate in New York’s Work Release Program. This program allows inmates who are within two years of their earliest release date to become reintegrated back into the community through Work Release.