Atty. Michael Dale Gerald

Atty. Michael Dale Gerald

Michael Dale Gerald is a lawyer practicing tax appeals, employee benefits/executive compensation (erisa), labor and employment and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1985, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Dale Gerald at a glance

Michael Dale Gerald is a employment, tax, tax litigation, employment contracts, and appellate attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California (2001). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Wisconsin (B.S., 1985). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Dale Gerald is a lawyer practicing tax appeals, employee benefits/executive compensation (erisa), labor and employment and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1985, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Dale Gerald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Dale Gerald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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Tax Litigation

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Employment Contracts

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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 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 Michael Dale Gerald

Where is Michael Dale Gerald's law office located?
Michael Dale Gerald's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Dale Gerald handle?
Michael Dale Gerald focuses on employment, tax, tax litigation, employment contracts, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Dale Gerald practiced law?
Michael Dale Gerald has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael Dale Gerald go to law school?
Michael Dale Gerald earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Michael Dale Gerald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2001
B.S.
University of Wisconsin
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 2001

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