Houston-based IPA 100 firm Weaver (FY24 net revenue of $328 million) has announced that Evan Staggs has joined the firm as a partner in its tax practice. Based in Woodland Hills, Calif., Staggs brings more than a decade of experience in real estate tax, investment fund structuring and flow-through entity compliance, enhancing our presence and capabilities across the West Coast.
Throughout his career Staggs has advised real estate investors, PE firms, public and private REITs on tax compliance and strategic planning. He is highly skilled in leading complex client engagements involving partnership taxation, REITs (income/asset testing), asset capitalization, depreciation and 1031 exchanges, and other transaction due diligence. He has also worked closely with CFOs, tax directors and legal teams across retail, hospitality, industrial and office development sectors and brings deep knowledge of property tax strategies and change-in-ownership issues.
“Evan understands the nuances of this industry and translates it into real-world insights and solutions that our clients need when navigating real estate investments and complex fund structures,” said Rob Nowak, national practice leader, tax services, at Weaver. “Adding his experience to our team on the West Coast reinforces our ability to support clients in high-stakes decisions.”
“Evan’s arrival reflects Weaver’s continued investment in the West Coast market and the firm’s focus on supporting clients with industry-specific tax needs,” said John Mackel, CEO and MP at Weaver. “His experience strengthens our ability to serve clients with sophisticated, multi-entity structures and positions us for continued growth in one of the country’s most dynamic markets.”
