Atty. Michael Paul Liu

Atty. Michael Paul Liu

Michael Paul Liu is a lawyer practicing international law, taxation. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Michael Paul Liu at a glance

Michael Paul Liu is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on tax and international. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2007) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Philosophy, 2003). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Paul Liu is a lawyer practicing international law, taxation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Michael practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Paul Liu's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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International Law

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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 Palo Alto 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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Where is Michael Paul Liu's law office located?
Michael Paul Liu's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Baker & McKenzie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Paul Liu handle?
Michael Paul Liu focuses on tax, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Paul Liu practiced law?
Michael Paul Liu has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Michael Paul Liu go to law school?
Michael Paul Liu earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2007); (B.A. Philosophy, 2003).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University School of Law
- 2007
B.A. Philosophy
University of California at Los Angeles
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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