Atty. Michael Hackman
Michael Hackman is a Certified Specialist in Tax law, designated by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving Encino, CA · 58+ Years Experience
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About Michael Hackman at a Glance
Michael Hackman is a tax attorney based in Encino, California, practicing at Lewitt Hackman. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in California (1968). Educated at University of California Los Angeles (—, 1967) and Stanford University (—, 1964). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Serves clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Hackman
Michael Hackman is a Certified Specialist in Tax law, designated by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
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Michael Hackman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Hackman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Encino.
Tax Law in Encino
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Encino
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 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.
Encino Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Encino-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 Encino Choose Michael Hackman
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 Hackman's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Hackman brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Michael Hackman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Encino
A Encino-based practice means Michael Hackman 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 Hackman Handles in Encino
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