Atty. Michael Eric Shaff
Michael Eric Shaff is a lawyer practicing taxation, business, business start-ups and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Sherman Oaks, CA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Michael Eric Shaff at a Glance
Michael Eric Shaff is an Of Counsel based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Stubbs Alderton And Markiles Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1979), New York (1980), U.S. Tax Court (1980), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1981). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Columbia University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County (Member, Tax Section, Chair, 1998), New York State, (Member: Taxation Section Real Estate Taxation Committee Financial Transactions Committee) Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Eric Shaff
- Michael Eric Shaff is a lawyer practicing taxation, business, business start-ups and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Michael practices at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP in Sherman Oaks, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Eric Shaff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Eric Shaff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sherman Oaks.
Trusts in Sherman Oaks
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Estate Planning & Probate in Sherman Oaks
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael Eric Shaff is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Sherman Oaks
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Eric Shaff is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Tax Law in Sherman Oaks
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Eric Shaff is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sherman Oaks
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 Sherman Oaks 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.
Sherman Oaks Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sherman Oaks-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 Sherman Oaks Choose Michael Eric Shaff
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 Eric Shaff's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Eric Shaff brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, New York, and U.S. Tax Court, Michael Eric Shaff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and business, Michael Eric Shaff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sherman Oaks
A Sherman Oaks-based practice means Michael Eric Shaff 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 Eric Shaff Handles in Sherman Oaks
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