Atty. Peter William Michaels

Atty. Peter William Michaels

Peter William Michaels is a lawyer practicing property tax, sales and use tax, utility tax and 9 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Oakland Oakland 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Peter William Michaels at a glance

Peter William Michaels is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Law Office of Peter Michaels. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, tax, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and District of Columbia (2021). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1979) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter William Michaels is a lawyer practicing property tax, sales and use tax, utility tax and 9 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Peter practices at Law Office of Peter Michaels in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter William Michaels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter William Michaels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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Energy & Utilities 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 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 Peter William Michaels

Where is Peter William Michaels's law office located?
Peter William Michaels's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Law Office of Peter Michaels. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter William Michaels handle?
Peter William Michaels focuses on employment, ip, tax, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter William Michaels practiced law?
Peter William Michaels has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Peter William Michaels go to law school?
Peter William Michaels earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Peter William Michaels for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2021

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