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Atty. Michael James Kliegman

Atty. Michael James Kliegman

Michael James Kliegman is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions law, corporate tax law. Michael James received a degree from Georgetown University in 1983, and has been licensed for 48 years.

New York New York 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Michael James Kliegman at a glance

Michael James Kliegman is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on tax and m&a. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978), Massachusetts (1978), New York (1979), and Florida (1979). Educated at Georgetown University (M.L.T. University, 1983) and Boston University (J.D., 1978). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Kliegman is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions law, corporate tax law
  • Michael James received a degree from Georgetown University in 1983, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael James practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Kliegman's Areas of Practice

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

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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Kliegman

Where is Michael James Kliegman's law office located?
Michael James Kliegman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Kliegman handle?
Michael James Kliegman focuses on tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael James Kliegman practiced law?
Michael James Kliegman has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael James Kliegman go to law school?
Michael James Kliegman earned their education at (M.L.T. University, 1983); (J.D., 1978).
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Education

M.L.T. University
Georgetown University
- 1983
J.D.
Boston University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1978
New York
Admitted: 1979
Florida
Admitted: 1979

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