Atty. Joel A. Biatch

Atty. Joel A. Biatch

Oakland Oakland 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel A. Biatch at a glance

Joel A. Biatch is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Margolin & Biatch. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on estate planning and business. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983), and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1982) and University of California at Santa Cruz (A.B., 1978). Active member of Alameda County, American and International Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Business Law and Estate Planning Sections) East Bay Trusts & Estates Lawyers. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Practice Areas Explained

Joel A. Biatch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel A. Biatch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Oakland 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

Common questions about Joel A. Biatch

Where is Joel A. Biatch's law office located?
Joel A. Biatch's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Margolin & Biatch. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel A. Biatch handle?
Joel A. Biatch focuses on estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joel A. Biatch practiced law?
Joel A. Biatch has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Joel A. Biatch go to law school?
Joel A. Biatch earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact Joel A. Biatch for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1982
A.B.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2016
New York
Admitted: 2016

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