Atty. Michael E. Pfau

Atty. Michael E. Pfau

Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa. Author: "Written Business Plans for the Start-Up Entity and the Lawyer's Role," 8 CEB California Business Law Practitioner 176, Summer, 1993; "Effective Date of Forfeitures Adjudged in Capital Cases: Receiving Pay on Death Row," The Army Lawyer, February, 1983; "The Military Death Penalty and the Constitution: There is Life After Furman," 97 Mil.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (805) 818-8714

Profile Summary

About Michael E. Pfau at a glance

Michael E. Pfau is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1979), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1979), U.S. Tax Court (1981), and California (1986). Educated at Boston College (J.D. Georgetown, 1979) and University of Cincinnati (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Barbara County, Connecticut (Member, Tax Section) and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Omicron Delta Kappa

Author

  • "Written Business Plans for the Start-Up Entity and the Lawyer's Role," 8 CEB California Business Law Practitioner 176, Summer, 1993
  • "Effective Date of Forfeitures Adjudged in Capital Cases: Receiving Pay on Death Row," The Army Lawyer, February, 1983
  • "The Military Death Penalty and the Constitution: There is Life After Furman," 97 Mil
  • Law Review 35, 1982

Practice Areas Explained

Michael E. Pfau's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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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 Santa Barbara 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael E. Pfau

Where is Michael E. Pfau's law office located?
Michael E. Pfau's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael E. Pfau handle?
Michael E. Pfau focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael E. Pfau practiced law?
Michael E. Pfau has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Michael E. Pfau go to law school?
Michael E. Pfau earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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What awards or recognition has Michael E. Pfau received?
Michael E. Pfau's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Georgetown
Boston College
- 1979
B.A.
University of Cincinnati
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981
California
Admitted: 1986

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