Atty. Mark Windfeld-Hansen
Mark Windfeld-Hansen is a lawyer practicing tax law, corporate law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Palo Alto, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Mark Windfeld-Hansen at a Glance
Mark Windfeld-Hansen is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1983) and California (1984). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1982) and Amherst College (B.A. History, 1978). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Windfeld-Hansen
- Mark Windfeld-Hansen is a lawyer practicing tax law, corporate law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Mark practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA
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Mark Windfeld-Hansen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Windfeld-Hansen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palo Alto.
Business & Corporate Law in Palo Alto
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Palo Alto
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Palo Alto
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 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.
Palo Alto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palo Alto-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Palo Alto Choose Mark Windfeld-Hansen
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 Mark Windfeld-Hansen's practice in the field of business and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Windfeld-Hansen brings 43+ 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 New York and California, Mark Windfeld-Hansen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and tax, Mark Windfeld-Hansen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palo Alto
A Palo Alto-based practice means Mark Windfeld-Hansen 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 Mark Windfeld-Hansen Handles in Palo Alto
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