Atty. Michael Ryan Mahan

Atty. Michael Ryan Mahan

Michael Ryan Mahan is a lawyer practicing international law, commercial, public finance & tax exempt finance and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA, and has been licensed for 11 years.

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Michael Ryan Mahan at a glance

Michael Ryan Mahan is a business, tax, adr, and international attorney based in Santa Cruz, California. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in California (2015). Educated at McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA (—). Serands clients in Santa Cruz, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Ryan Mahan is a lawyer practicing international law, commercial, public finance & tax exempt finance and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Michael practices in Santa Cruz, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Ryan Mahan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Ryan Mahan 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.

Michael Ryan Mahan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

Michael Ryan Mahan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Ryan Mahan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

International Law

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

Michael Ryan Mahan is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in California →

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 Santa Cruz 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 Ryan Mahan's law office located?
Michael Ryan Mahan's law practice is located in Santa Cruz, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Ryan Mahan handle?
Michael Ryan Mahan focuses on business, tax, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Ryan Mahan practiced law?
Michael Ryan Mahan has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Michael Ryan Mahan go to law school?
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Education

McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2015

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