Atty. Douglas G. Murken

Atty. Douglas G. Murken

Douglas G. Murken is a lawyer practicing taxation, business transactions and real estate transactions, business law.

San Francisco San Francisco 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas G. Murken at a glance

Douglas G. Murken is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Seifer, Murken, Despina, James & Teichman, ALC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1979) and U.S. Tax Court (1987). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1979) and Cornell University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Francisco Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas G. Murken is a lawyer practicing taxation, business transactions and real estate transactions, business law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Douglas practices at Seifer, Murken, Despina, James & Teichman, ALC in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas G. Murken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas G. Murken handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 San Francisco 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Douglas G. Murken's law office located?
Douglas G. Murken's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Seifer, Murken, Despina, James & Teichman, ALC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas G. Murken handle?
Douglas G. Murken focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas G. Murken practiced law?
Douglas G. Murken has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Douglas G. Murken go to law school?
Douglas G. Murken earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Douglas G. Murken for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas G. Murken directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas G. Murken received?
Douglas G. Murken's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1979
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987

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