Atty. John Thomas Haygood

Atty. John Thomas Haygood

John Thomas Haygood is a lawyer practicing real estate tax, tax, corporate law and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Oakland Oakland 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About John Thomas Haygood at a glance

John Thomas Haygood is a business, real estate, tax, and estate tax attorney based in Oakland, California, practicing at Goldfarb & Lipman LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974) and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Stanford University (A.B., 1969). Active member of Charles Houston, American (Member, Tax Section) and National Bar Associations. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Thomas Haygood is a lawyer practicing real estate tax, tax, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Goldfarb & Lipman LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Haygood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas Haygood 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.

John Thomas Haygood is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

John Thomas Haygood is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Estate & Gift Tax

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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 John Thomas Haygood

Where is John Thomas Haygood's law office located?
John Thomas Haygood's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Goldfarb & Lipman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Haygood handle?
John Thomas Haygood focuses on business, real estate, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Thomas Haygood practiced law?
John Thomas Haygood has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Thomas Haygood go to law school?
John Thomas Haygood earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact John Thomas Haygood for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1974
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980

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