Atty. Michael Yousuf Lateef

Atty. Michael Yousuf Lateef

Michael Yousuf Lateef is a lawyer practicing corporate, business law, taxation and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Yousuf Lateef at a glance

Michael Yousuf Lateef is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Hanson Bridgett Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1994), District of Columbia (2023), and New York (2025). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (LL.M. Tax, 2002) and University of California, Santa Barbara B.A. (—). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Yousuf Lateef is a lawyer practicing corporate, business law, taxation and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at Hanson Bridgett LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Yousuf Lateef's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Yousuf Lateef 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.

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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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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 San Francisco 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 Yousuf Lateef

Where is Michael Yousuf Lateef's law office located?
Michael Yousuf Lateef's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Hanson Bridgett Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Yousuf Lateef handle?
Michael Yousuf Lateef focuses on business, ip, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Yousuf Lateef practiced law?
Michael Yousuf Lateef has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael Yousuf Lateef go to law school?
Michael Yousuf Lateef earned their education at (LL.M. Tax, 2002); (—).
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Education

LL.M. Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 2002
University of California, Santa Barbara B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2023
New York
Admitted: 2025

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