Atty. Benjamin John Applestein

Atty. Benjamin John Applestein

Benjamin John Applestein is a lawyer practicing taxation. Benjamin received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Benjamin John Applestein at a glance

Benjamin John Applestein is an Attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in California (2002) and New York (2005). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D. New, 2002) and Duke University (A.B., 1998). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin John Applestein is a lawyer practicing taxation
  • Benjamin received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Benjamin practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin John Applestein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin John Applestein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Benjamin John Applestein's law office located?
Benjamin John Applestein's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin John Applestein handle?
Benjamin John Applestein focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Benjamin John Applestein practiced law?
Benjamin John Applestein has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Benjamin John Applestein go to law school?
Benjamin John Applestein earned their education at (J.D. New, 2002); (A.B., 1998).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D. New
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 2002
A.B.
Duke University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2005

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