Founded in 1985, Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg, LLP is one of San Diego’s largest independent tax and accounting firm. Our partners, managers, professionals, and administrative staff total over 65 dedicated individuals. We provide tax, audit and accounting, and strategic consulting services to individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses in a broad range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, retail, high technology, real estate, construction, sports and entertainment, and professional services.

We approach our clients’ needs in a professional, thorough, and responsive manner. We work closely with them in a proactive way – their success is our success.

Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg is a member of BKR International, a leading global association of independent accounting and business advisory firms representing the expertise of more than 135 member firms with over 300 offices in over 70 countries around the world. Through BKR, we provide San Diego clients with localized knowledge, expertise, and experience in major markets throughout the United States and the world. For more information about BKR, please visit www.bkr.com.

We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions, discuss your needs and challenges, and to work with you in developing and implementing effective solutions.

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Partners:

Dennis M. Lavine Dennis has more than 30 years of extensive experience in supervising and hands-on involvement with general and sophisticated tax and accounting matters and is a recognized tax consultant specialist. Full Resume Phone: (858) 455-1200, ext. 315 E-mail: lavine@llme.com

Robert E. Lofgren With over 30 years of public accounting experience, Bob has significant senior management experience in auditing and tax, particularly in the areas of structuring partnership agreements, business transactions, stock option strategies, and real estate specific issues. Full Resume Phone: (858) 455-1200, ext. 314 E-mail: lofgren@llme.com

Vaughn S. Morris Vaughn’s 35 years of extensive expertise includes all areas of tax compliance and consulting to achieve maximum tax benefits. He is known for successfully dealing with the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities. Full Resume Phone: (858) 455-1200, ext. 317 E-mail: vmorris@llme.com

Raymond L. Gallagher During Ray’s 25 years of public accounting experience, he has developed an excellent reputation in the areas of multi-state taxation and estate planning, and comprehensive technical expertise in partnerships/LLCs, S Corporations, closely-held companies, litigation support, and business consulting. Full Resume Phone: (858) 455-1200, ext. 316 E-mail: rlg@llme.com

Sherif M. Dessouky Sherif has been serving small and mid-sized businesses in the areas of accounting and audit for over 25 years. In addition to financial audit services, Sherif has provided accounting and financial advice to his clients, including due diligence related to business acquisitions, mergers, private placements, and initial public offerings. Full Resume Phone: (858) 455-1200, ext. 311 E-mail: dessoukys@llme.com

Larry J. Campbell Larry has more than 12 years of public accounting experience. During his career, Larry has developed an expertise in the areas of closely-held companies, pass through entities, and individual multi-state taxation. Full Resume Phone: (858) 455-1200, ext. 309 E-mail: campbelll@llme.com