“Privacy is the cornerstone of consumer confidence, turning users into advocates and compliance into a competitive edge. When brands champion privacy, they signal accountability, foster loyalty, and future-proof their reputation in a world where ethical practices define success. Protecting data isn’t about limiting potential—it’s about unlocking trust, innovation, and growth." - Attorney Anton Janik
Anton Janik specializes in information privacy, security and data rights, complex litigation and tax controversies. He has extensive industry knowledge, having earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) and Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP) credentials. He leads the firm Information Privacy, Security and Data Rights practice and the Tax Controversy and Litigation practice where he advises businesses and individuals on tax controversies, internal investigations and corporate compliance, privacy, security and data rights matters. Anton previously served as a trial attorney with the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.
Representative Experience
Corporate Investigations & Litigation
- State of Arkansas v. Arrowhead Investments, et al., Case No. 60CV-10-4678 (Pulaski County 2010) (Deceptive Trade Practices/Pay Day Lending)
- Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Staple Cotton Cooperative Association v. Town of Dell, et al., Case No. 2012-64 (Mississippi County 2012) (Excessive Privilege Tax Assessments)
- Bailey Properties, LLC, Bailey Family Revocable Living Trust, TMP v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Case No. 20977-11 (U.S. Tax Court 2011) (Readjustment of Partnership Items)
- Colorado Gas Compression, Inc. v. United States, 98 A.F.T.R.2d 2006-7501 (D.Colo. 2006) (IRS Investigative Summons)
- Common Compounds, Inc. v. Cecot, et al., 13-cv-5203 (W.D. Ark. 2013) (Breach of Contract, Conversion, Unfair Competition)
- C.L. George & Sons Limited, Cathy G. Evans, Tax Matters Partner v. Comm’r of Internal Revenue, 15575-16 (U.S. Tax Court 2016) (Appeal of Audit Adjustments)
- Dyke, Henry, Goldsholl & Winzerling, P.L.C. v. Chase Bank USA, N.A., et al., Case No. CV08-7020-13 (Pulaski County 2008) (Lien Priority)
- Gastineau v. DirectBuy, Inc., 13-cv-708 (E.D. Ark. 2013) (Putative Class Action: Robocalling)
- Georges, Inc. and Subsidiaries v. Comm’r of Internal Revenue, 16802-16 (U.S. Tax Court 2016) (Appeal of Audit Adjustments)
- Goodner et al. v. Clayton Homes, Inc., et al., 12-cv-4001 (W.D. Ark. 2012) (Class Action, Manufactured Homes)
- G.T. Schroeder, M.D., P.A. v. Comm’r of Internal Revenue, 152-16 (U.S. Tax Court 2016) (Appeal of Audit Adjustments)
- JAK Application LLC v. AGCO Corporation, et al., 18-cv-179 (E.D. Ark. 2018) (Breach of Contract)
- King v. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC et al., 15-cv-726 (E.D. Ark. 2015) (Interpleader)
- Lowry Farms, Inc. v. First Arkansas Insurance/Pine Bluff, Inc. v. National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc., CV-2015-070-2 (Bradley County 2015) (Application of Arkansas Insurance Rule and Regulation 54)
- Nighthawk Radiology Services, LLC et al. v. DeQueen Medical Center, Inc., 10-cv-4028 (W.D. Ark. 2010) (Breach of Contract)
- Oklahoma Appraisal and Assessment, Inc., et al. v. Arkansas CAMA Technology, Inc., et al., Case No. 2008-9723 (Pulaski County 2008) (Deceptive Trade Practices/Computer Software)
- James Smiley, et al. v. First National Bank, 43-cv-20-531 (Lonoke County 2020) (Class Action, APSN Debit Card Transactions)
- Starnet Insurance Company v. Shepard Group, LLC et al., 18-cv-2026 (W.D. Ark. 2018) (Declaratory Judgment: Aircrash)
- United States ex rel. Rille and Roberts v. Accenture, LLP et al., 04-cv-985 (E.D.Ark. 2004) (Qui Tam – Government Contracts)
- United States v. Mikel C. Kullander, 16-cr-00268 (E.D. Ark. 2016) (Alleged Conspiracy and Fraud Against the United States)
- United States v. Little John Trucks, Inc., Case No. 11-cv-492 (E.D.Ark. 2011) (Reduce Assessments to Judgment)
- United States v. Montgomery Global Advisors V LLC, Case No. 03-cv-733 (N.D.Cal.2006) (IRS Investigative Summonses and Criminal Contempt)
- United Systems of Arkansas, Inc. v. Keith Reed, et al., Case No. 60CV-2011-2232 (Pulaski County 2011) (Breach of Contract)
- Wilson v. Clayton Homes Inc., et al., 09-cv-00775 (E.D. Ark. 2009) (Putative Class Action: RESPA and TILA)
Tax Shelter Investigations
- Central Valley Ag Enterprises v. United States, 326 B.R. 807 (E.D.Cal. 2005) (IRS Notice 2003-55/Offshore Lease Strip Transactions)
- In the Matter of Tax Liabilities of John Does (In re Paypal, Inc.), 05-cv-4167 JW (N.D.Cal. 2005) (IRS Rev. Proc. 2003-11/Offshore Voluntary Compliance Initiative)
- Sala v. United States, 99 A.F.T.R.2d 2007-1709 (D.Colo. 2007) (IRS Notice 2000-44/Son of B.O.S.S.)
Various Tax Matters
- Abell v. Sothen, 97 A.F.T.R.2d 2006-1804 and 1815 (D.Colo. 2006) (IRS Collections Summons)
- Aramark Educational Services, LLC v. City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas Advertising and Promotion Commission, 35CV-22-457 (Jefferson County 2022) (Whether A&P Tax applies to University meal plans)
- Arkansas Teacher Retirement System v. Brenda Short, et al., Case No. 26CV-09-1707 (Pulaski County 2009) (Refund of property taxes erroneously paid)
- ARM Financial Corp. v. Daniel Ahlstrom, Case No. 03-cv-1264 (D.Nev. 2005) (Interpleader)
- Austin v. Archoice, LLC, Case No. CV 2006-3868 (Pulaski County 2010) (Quiet Title/Tax Seizure)
- Cal-Western Reconveyance Corp. v. Residential Property, Case No. 04-cv-564 (S.D.Cal. 2004) (Interpleader)
- United States v. Community First National Bank – East, Case No. 03-cv-155 (D.Wyo 2003) (Reduce Assessment to Judgment and Foreclosure)
- Devin v. United States, 423 F.Supp.2d 1232 (D.Wyo. 2006) (Enforceability of Tax Compromise Agreement)
- Frymark v. United States, Case No. 02-cv-845 (D.Md. 2004) (Responsible Officer/Trust Fund Recovery Penalty)
- Green v. United States, 434 F.Supp.2d 1116 (D.Utah 2006) (Foreclosure Redemption)
- Hernandez v. State of Wyoming, Case No. 04-cv-134 (D.Wyo. 2004) (Separation of Powers Between State and Federal Governments in Tax Collection)
- Holman v. United States, 95 A.F.T.R.2d 2005-1165 (D.Utah 2005) (Nominee Asset Transfer)
- In re Pugh, 315 B.R. 889 (B.Nev. 2004) (Responsible Officer/Trust Fund Recovery Penalty)
- Johnson v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Case No. 25530-10 (U.S. Tax Court, 2010) (Qualified Residence Interest Deduction, Domestic Production Activities Deduction)
- Jones v. United States, Case No. 03-cv-762 (D.Colo. 2003) (IRS Collections Summons)
- Leach v. United States, 98 A.F.T.R.2d 2006-6199 (D.Mont. 2006) (Tax Exempt Securities)
- Lee v. Bass, 345 F.Supp.2d 947 (D.Mont. 2004) (Anti-Injunction Act)
- Liniger v. United States, Case No. 05-cv-381 (D.Colo. 2005) (Hobby Losses)
- Lister v. United States, Case No. 03-cv-662 (D.Utah 2004) (Collections Due Process)
- Murphy v. Marker, et al., 97 A.F.T.R.2d 2006-2209 (D.Utah 2006) (IRS Collections Summons)
- Renn v. Wilfley (In re Wilfley), Case No. 06-3231 (B.Or. 2006) (Alleged Tax Fraud)
- Rosson v. United States, 127 Fed.Appx. 398 (10th Cir. 2005) (Anti-Injunction Act)
- Smith v. United States, 98 A.F.T.R.2d 2006-8093 (D.Utah 2006) (Responsible Officer/Trust Fund Recovery Penalty)
- Stanojevich v. United States, Case No. 05-mc-9141 and 05-mc-1299 (D.Or. 2005) (9th Cir. 2006) (IRS Collections Summons)
- United States v. Clarence A. Joles, Sr., 22-CR-40011-SOH (W.D. Ark. 2022) (False Federal Income Tax Return)
- United States v. Leslie E. Price, 16-cr-50014 (W.D. Ark. 2016) (False Federal Income Tax Return)
- United States v. Travers, Case No. 03-cv-2112 (E.D.Cal. 2004) (Priority of Tax Liens)
- United States Beef Corporation v. Larry Walther, Secretary, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, 60CV-22-2158 (Pulaski County 2022) (UDITPA)
- Vision Service Plan v. United States, 96 A.F.T.R.2d 2005-7440 (E.D.Cal. 2005) (Revocation of Tax Exempt Status)