Atty. John M Balian

Atty. John M Balian

John M Balian is a lawyer practicing estate & income tax planning, irs audits, appeals & tax court and 9 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from California State University, Northridge, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Encino Encino 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About John M Balian at a glance

John M Balian is a Partner based in Encino, California, practicing at Balian Law Group. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at Southwestern Law School (J.D., 1993) and California State University, Northridge B.S. Tax California State University, Northridge M.S. Tax (—). Active member of Beverly Hills (Member, Taxation Section) and Los Angeles County (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John M Balian is a lawyer practicing estate & income tax planning, irs audits, appeals & tax court and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from California State University, Northridge, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices at Balian Law Group in Encino, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John M Balian's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M Balian handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Trusts

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Probate

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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

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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 Encino 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 John M Balian

Where is John M Balian's law office located?
John M Balian's law practice is located in Encino, California. The firm is Balian Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M Balian handle?
John M Balian focuses on irs, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John M Balian practiced law?
John M Balian has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John M Balian go to law school?
John M Balian earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (—).
How can I contact John M Balian for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern Law School
- 1993
California State University, Northridge B.S. Tax California State University, Northridge M.S. Tax
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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