Arjan Malushi, JD

Tax Attorney

Arjan Malushi, JD, Tax Attorney, Ayar Law

Overview

Arjan’s path to tax law is anything but typical. After moving from Albania to the United States at sixteen, he spent fifteen years building and running successful restaurants. That experience gave him a deep understanding of the pressures small business owners face — especially when dealing with the IRS or the Michigan Department of Treasury.

During law school, Arjan served in the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, where he conducted preliminary examinations, handled appellate writing, and gained hands-on trial experience. His background in investigations and courtroom advocacy now plays a vital role in defending clients facing criminal tax charges.

A native Albanian speaker, Arjan proudly represents Michigan’s Albanian-American community, working to become the region’s leading Albanian tax attorney. He approaches every case not as a numbers problem, but as a story to be told — building a clear, evidence-based narrative that helps clients achieve the best possible outcome before the IRS or Department of Justice.

When he is not in the office, Arjan spends time with his family and three children. He is a Detroit Lions season ticket holder and also enjoys soccer and golf.

Education

  • LLM in Criminal Tax Litigation, Villanova University (In progress.)
  • J.D., Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2025)
  • B.A., Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Ferris State University (2019)

Areas of Practice

Bar Admissions & Professional Associations

  • State Bar of Michigan

Notable Cases

  • Crafted successful arguments for Innocent Spouse Relief, securing financial protection for clients even in difficult situations where the couple remained married.
  • Assisted in preparing an Offer in Compromise that proposed settling a tax liability of over $500,000 for just $500.
  • Developed a defense for a widow with dementia who faced significant penalties for failing to report a foreign pension, successfully arguing the government could not prove willful intent.