BAR ADMISSIONS

Texas

COURT ADMISSIONS

United States Tax Court

Supreme Court of Texas

OTHER ADMISSIONS

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

EDUCATION

Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M. 2022

South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., 2016

University of St. Thomas, M.B.A., 2008

University of St. Thomas, B.B.A., 2004

Accountancy

HONORS

Internal Revenue Service, Recognition for 20 Years of Service (2021)

Super Lawyers Award (2021, 2022, 2023)

Houston’s Top Lawyers Award (2020)

Mentorship Award, University of St. Thomas (2020)

Pro Bono Awards, South Texas College of Law Houston (2015)

Pro Bono Awards, State Bar of Texas (2015)

Texas Bar College (2015-2022)

RECENT LECTURES, PANELS AND ARTICLES (PARTIAL LIST)

Petry, Lucy, “Business Deductions That Are Specific to Attorneys,” 2021.

Petry, Lucy, “9 Mistakes to Avoid If You Are Facing an IRS Tax Audit,” 2021.

Petry, Lucy, “10 Things You Can Do to Save on Taxes before the end of the Year,” 2018.

Petry, Lucy, “Tax Hacks to Reduce Your Business’s Tax Liabilities,” 2018.

Petry, Lucy, “Choices, Choices: Which Entity Is Right For Your Business?,” 2018.

LUCY C. PETRY

FOUNDER, ATTORNEY, C.P.A.

Houston

P 713.859.8000

F 844.663.4484

PRACTICE AREAS

Tax Compliance

Tax Controversy

Tax Litigation

Business Consulting

Litigation Support

PROFILE

Lucy Petry has established a reputation as a leading source of tax advice within the tax industry for her reliability, dependability, and innovation.

Highlights of Mrs. Petry’s career include: working over 20 years in both business and public accounting; carrying on the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for more than 20 years; and establishing her own tax law firm where she has been able to relieve taxpayers of millions in tax liability.

Mrs. Petry teaches two graduate courses: Taxation of Business Entities and Individual Taxation at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, and previously taught the income tax clinic at South Texas College of Law Houston. She is an active member of the Tax Section for the State Bar of Texas and a frequent speaker at conferences and legal events in the topics of tax law and tax resolution.

Lucy Petry started Petry Law Firm, PLLC, not for profit or notoriety, but because she has a real desire to help individuals and businesses with their legal needs. Lucy has years of experience in the business world, as well as with the IRS thanks to her time working with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). Lucy is the VITA program site manager for both the University of Saint Thomas and South Texas College of Law and has personally supervised and prepared over 15,000 tax returns, which makes her well-equipped to handle your business and IRS issues. She has now worked for VITA for more than 20 years. 

In addition to the VITA program, Lucy has experience in both industry and public accounting, managing and consulting for businesses, assisting taxpayers from tax preparation to representation before the Tax Court, and representing clients at the federal, state, and local levels. Prior to becoming an attorney Lucy managed her CPA practice and worked as a Controller and Accounting Manager for public and International manufacturing companies.

Lucy earned her MBA from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, followed by her JD from the South Texas College of Law Houston. While at South Texas, she earned the University and Texas State Bar Pro Bono Honors award. She was also the President of the Tax Law Society and a member of the Board of Advocates. She then went on to become an Adjunct Tax Clinic Professor at South Texas. 

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Lucy is an advanced diver and a pilot. She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and enjoys seeing and learning about the world, having traveled to more than 50 countries and has lived abroad. She currently lives in Houston with her two rescue dogs, Elsa and Keyser.

Her accumulated experience as an attorney, business owner, CPA, and manager of a non-profit has fueled Lucy’s desire to help those in need and provide a holistic approach to business problems. For patient, compassionate guidance throughout your legal case, contact the Petry Law Firm, PLLC today. We look forward to working with you.