Press Release

SEATTLE, Sept. 14, 2022—Moss Adams, one of the largest accounting, consulting and wealth management firms in the nation, announced a transaction with Byrne & Clayton Consulting. Effective September 1, 2022, three individuals joined the Moss Adams team, bringing expertise in real property tax matters.

“The Byrne & Clayton team is a natural fit for our practice. Moss Adams has seen substantial demand for tax consulting services across a variety of industry sectors,” Marke Greene, leader of specialty tax services for Moss Adams, said. “The addition of Byrne & Clayton personnel will build a more robust service platform to accommodate demand in a specialized area; plus, we’re bringing on board a like-minded and trusted team to help meet the needs of clients.”

Founded in 2005 with offices in Denver, Colo., and Los Angeles, Calif., Byrne & Clayton Consulting primarily specializes in property tax appeals, valuation analyses and tax consulting services.

Like Moss Adams, Byrne & Clayton Consulting serves industries such as power and utilities, renewable energy, hospitality, real estate and technology, among others. Additionally, their current portfolio of clients includes geographies in line with those of Moss Adams.

“I’ve worked with Moss Adams for many years and know this is a good place for us to continue to build out our team,” Michael Clayton, principal and president at Byrne & Clayton Consulting, said. “Joining Moss Adams enhances our team with broader knowledge and expanded resources for our clients.”

Clayton has more than 30 years of property tax experience and joined Moss Adams as managing director, alongside two technicians. The former Byrne & Clayton Consulting team will remain based in Denver, working with professionals across various industries and groups at Moss Adams.