Atty. Alexander Wu
Alexander Wu is a lawyer practicing taxation. Alexander received a degree from Columbia University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years.
Taxation Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 15+ Years Experience
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About Alexander Wu at a Glance
Alexander Wu is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Davis Polk Wardwell Llp. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New York (2011) and California (2015). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2010) and Columbia University (M. Phil., 2007). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alexander Wu
- Alexander Wu is a lawyer practicing taxation
- Alexander received a degree from Columbia University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
- Alexander practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in Washington, DC
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Alexander Wu's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alexander Wu handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Tax Law in Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Alexander Wu
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alexander Wu's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alexander Wu brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and California, Alexander Wu can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Alexander Wu's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Alexander Wu attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Alexander Wu Handles in Washington
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