Atty. Elspeth Lanham Farmer

Atty. Elspeth Lanham Farmer

Elspeth Lanham Farmer is a lawyer practicing public finance & tax exempt finance, appeals, election campaigns & political law and 2 other areas of law. Elspeth has been licensed for 38 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Elspeth Lanham Farmer at a glance

Elspeth Lanham Farmer is a tax, government, appellate, and entertainment attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1986). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Elspeth Lanham Farmer is a lawyer practicing public finance & tax exempt finance, appeals, election campaigns & political law and 2 other areas of law
  • Elspeth has been licensed for 38 years
  • Elspeth practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Elspeth Lanham Farmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elspeth Lanham Farmer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Elspeth Lanham Farmer's law office located?
Elspeth Lanham Farmer's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elspeth Lanham Farmer handle?
Elspeth Lanham Farmer focuses on tax, government, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Elspeth Lanham Farmer practiced law?
Elspeth Lanham Farmer has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Elspeth Lanham Farmer go to law school?
Elspeth Lanham Farmer earned their education at (J.D., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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