Atty. Douglas A. Schaaf
Douglas A. Schaaf is a lawyer practicing tax litigation & controversy, tax advisory, private equity and 1 other area of law.
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Douglas A. Schaaf is an Attorney based in Costa Mesa, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and tax litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and California (1987). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1981) and St. Norbert College (B.B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas A. Schaaf is a lawyer practicing tax litigation & controversy, tax advisory, private equity and 1 other area of law
- Douglas received a B.B.A. degree from St. Norbert College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Douglas practices in Costa Mesa, CA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas A. Schaaf is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Douglas A. Schaaf is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Douglas A. Schaaf is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in California →
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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 Costa Mesa 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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