Atty. John Arao
John Arao is a lawyer practicing taxation. John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1973, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Taxation Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About John Arao at a Glance
John Arao is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Loeb And Loeb Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in California (1981), U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (1981), and U.S. Tax Court (1982). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1981) and Harvard University (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Arao
- John Arao is a lawyer practicing taxation
- John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1973, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John practices at Loeb & Loeb LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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John Arao's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Arao handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Tax Law in Los Angeles
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose John Arao
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Arao's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Arao brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and U.S. Tax Court, John Arao can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means John Arao's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means John Arao attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Arao Handles in Los Angeles
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