Atty. Michael Wells

Atty. Michael Wells

Michael Wells is a lawyer practicing business, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from San Diego State University, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 56 Years Experience 56 year
Call (213) 723-1194

Profile Summary

About Michael Wells at a glance

Michael Wells is a business, ip, tax, m&a, and securities attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in US Tax Court (1970), California (1971), District of Columbia (1981), and US District Court for the District of Columbia, US Supreme Court (1981). Educated at San Fernando Valley College of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and San Diego State University, San Diego CA San Fernando Valley College of Law, Woodland Hills CA (—). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael Wells is a lawyer practicing business, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from San Diego State University, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Michael practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Wells's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Wells 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Wells is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

Michael Wells is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael Wells is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Securities Law

Michael Wells is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 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 venue, 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 Wells

Where is Michael Wells's law office located?
Michael Wells's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Wells handle?
Michael Wells focuses on business, ip, tax, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Wells practiced law?
Michael Wells has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
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Education

San Fernando Valley College of Law JD - Juris Doctor
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San Diego State University, San Diego CA San Fernando Valley College of Law, Woodland Hills CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

US Tax Court
Admitted: 1970
California
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
US District Court for the District of Columbia, US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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