Atty. Matthew Alan Bruns

Atty. Matthew Alan Bruns

Matthew Alan Bruns is a lawyer practicing taxation, trusts & estates, wills & probate and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a degree from Washington Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Matthew Alan Bruns at a glance

Matthew Alan Bruns is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2007) and California (2010). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (LLM Washington, 2012) and Washington Univ SOL St Louis MO Univ of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA (—). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Alan Bruns is a lawyer practicing taxation, trusts & estates, wills & probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a degree from Washington Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Matthew practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Alan Bruns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Alan Bruns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Tax Law

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 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 Berkeley 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 Matthew Alan Bruns

Where is Matthew Alan Bruns's law office located?
Matthew Alan Bruns's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Alan Bruns handle?
Matthew Alan Bruns focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Alan Bruns practiced law?
Matthew Alan Bruns has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Matthew Alan Bruns go to law school?
Matthew Alan Bruns earned their education at (LLM Washington, 2012); (—).
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Education

LLM Washington
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 2012
Washington Univ SOL St Louis MO Univ of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2007
California
Admitted: 2010

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