Stephen H. Waks, Esq. has over 40 years of experience specializing in Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange transactions with Exchange Intermediary, Inc. in Sacramento, CA. He has also testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on amendments to Section 1031. Additionally, he served as a director at American River Bankshares for 33 years, participating in various committees and holding the position of Corporate Secretary.Stephen holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.He has taught courses on real estate exchanges and taxation at several institutions and co-authored a book on real estate taxation. Stephen has been recognized with an AV Preeminent attorney rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating a high level of professional excellence. His company is listed as waks-law-corporation.