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About Michael J. A. Karlin at a glance
Michael J. A. Karlin is a trusts and tax attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at University of Cambridge Faculty of Law (J.D., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. A. Karlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
- Michael J. A., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2016
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Michael J. A. Karlin is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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