Evan Staggs, CPA
Partner, Schulman Lobel Advisors, LLC
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Services:
• Real estate tax advisory
• Partnership taxation and investment fund structuring
• Transaction planning and due diligence
• 1031 exchanges
• REIT compliance (income and asset testing)
• Property tax strategy and change-in-ownership matters
• Strategic tax planning for businesses and high-net-worth individuals
Industries & Expertise
Real estate investment and development
Private equity
Closely held businesses
About Evan
Evan Staggs is a Tax Partner at Schulman Lobel Advisors, LLC. He is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience advising real estate investors, developers, private equity firms, and closely held businesses on complex tax matters, transaction structuring, and strategic tax planning. Prior to joining Schulman Lobel, Evan held senior leadership positions at national and Big Four accounting firms and served in-house at a publicly traded REIT.
Evan specializes in real estate and partnership taxation, providing comprehensive tax advisory services throughout the investment lifecycle, from acquisition and development through operations and disposition. His experience includes investment fund structuring, REIT compliance, 1031 exchanges, and transaction due diligence. He works closely with business owners, investors, and high-net-worth individuals to develop tax-efficient strategies aligned with their broader financial and business objectives.
Education and Licenses
• M.S., Taxation, University of Denver
• B.A., Economics (minor in Accounting), University of Southern California
Achievements and Affiliations
• Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
• Member, Nareit
• Speaker, Bisnow 2025 Southern California State of the Market
• Speaker, IMN Winter Real Estate Private Funds Conference
• Speaker, Carmo Companies US Real Estate Meeting East