Practice Areas
Education
- Louisiana State University, summa cum laude, B.S., 2001
- Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D./B.C.L., 2004
- Georgetown University Law Center, L.L.M., Taxation, 2005
Honors
- Louisiana State University, University Medalist; Outstanding Senior in Business; A.P. Tureaud Milestone Award
- Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Member, Paul M. Hebert Law Center of the Louisiana State University
- Treasurer, Black Law Students Association, Paul M. Hebert Law Center of the Louisiana State University
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Tax Court
1200 Smith Street
14th Floor
Houston, TX 77002-4310
TEL: 713.658.2517
FAX: 713.658.2553
Renesha N. Fountain maintains an active practice in tax planning and tax controversy. She represents clients in disputes with the IRS and state and local taxing authorities. She has experience handling depositions, installment agreements, offers in compromise, requests for collection due process hearings, requests for innocent spouse relief and claims for refund. She has also drafted motions, protests, responses to discovery requests, Tax Court petitions and letters requesting penalty and interest abatement. She has assisted with trial preparation in civil tax matters. Ms. Fountain additionally prepares organizational documents for partnerships and limited liability companies.
Recently Quoted
Houston Chronicle (January 11, 2006) - Quoted in an article concerning tax breaks for hurricane victims.
Significant Matters
Assisted a client in an employment tax matting in obtaining abatement of penalties in excess of $1.8M
Articles & Publications
Drafted “Current Events for Tax Practitioners,” Chamberlain Hrdlicka White Williams & Martin Tax Forum, 2007.
Professional Affiliations
- Houston Bar Association, Taxation Section
- State Bar of Texas, Taxation Section
- American Bar Association, Taxation Section
- Firm's Representative - HBA Gender Fairness Committee