Atty. Michael Joseph Gonzalez

Atty. Michael Joseph Gonzalez

Michael Joseph Gonzalez is a lawyer practicing business, government, public finance & tax exempt finance and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Oakland Oakland 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Gonzalez at a glance

Michael Joseph Gonzalez is a business, tax, construction, government, and international attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1990) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Joseph Gonzalez is a lawyer practicing business, government, public finance & tax exempt finance and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michael practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Gonzalez's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Construction Law

Michael Joseph Gonzalez is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael Joseph Gonzalez is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Oakland 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Joseph Gonzalez

Where is Michael Joseph Gonzalez's law office located?
Michael Joseph Gonzalez's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Gonzalez handle?
Michael Joseph Gonzalez focuses on business, tax, construction, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Joseph Gonzalez practiced law?
Michael Joseph Gonzalez has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael Joseph Gonzalez go to law school?
Michael Joseph Gonzalez earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Gonzalez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1990
B.S.
University of Southern California
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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