Atty. Michael Chan
Michael Chan is a lawyer practicing healthcare, tax, employee benefits and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 24+ Years Experience
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About Michael Chan at a Glance
Michael Chan is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, employment contracts, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D. New, 2002) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Chan
- Michael Chan is a lawyer practicing healthcare, tax, employee benefits and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Michael practices at Sheppard Mullin in Los Angeles, CA
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Michael Chan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Chan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Chan is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Tax Law in Los Angeles
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Chan is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Employment Contracts in Los Angeles
Michael Chan is one of 7,665 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in California →
Health Care Law in Los Angeles
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael Chan is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Michael Chan
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 Chan's practice in the field of employment, tax, employment contracts, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Chan brings 24+ 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 employment, tax, and employment contracts, Michael Chan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael Chan 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 Chan Handles in Los Angeles
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