Atty. Michael C Durst
Michael C Durst is a lawyer practicing international tax, tax. Michael received a M.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
International Tax & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 45+ Years Experience
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About Michael C Durst at a Glance
Michael C Durst is a tax and international tax attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D. Harvard, 1981) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S. Economics, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael C Durst
- Michael C Durst is a lawyer practicing international tax, tax
- Michael received a M.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices in Washington, DC
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Michael C Durst's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael C Durst handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Tax Law in Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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International Tax in Washington
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Michael C Durst
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 Michael C Durst's practice in the field of tax and international tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael C Durst 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.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and international tax, Michael C Durst can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Michael C Durst 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 Michael C Durst Handles in Washington
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