Atty. Michael Hackman
Chair of our Tax, and Trust & Estate Practice Groups, Mr. Hackman represents high-profile business entities and individuals in tax and business succession matters, guiding them through multi-billion dollar transactions and corporate structure and governance.
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About Michael Hackman at a glance
Michael Hackman is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Tax Law based in Encino, California, practicing at Lewitt Hackman. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1968), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1968), and U.S. Tax Court (1979). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1967) and Wesleyan University (B.A. Stanford, 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California California Society of Hospital Attorneys American Academy of Hospital Attorneys. Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chair of our Tax, and Trust & Estate Practice Groups, Mr. Hackman represents high-profile business entities and individuals in tax and business succession matters, guiding them through multi-billion dollar transactions and corporate structure and governance
- He received his MBA from Stanford University
- As a Certified Specialist in Tax Law designated by the California State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Hackman is also a Trust and Estate Planning Attorney who advises clients on the best options for preserving assets for their heirs and avoiding the probate process
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Hackman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Hackman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael Hackman is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
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 Encino 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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