Atty. Scott Michael Epstein
Scott Michael Epstein is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, private equity & venture capital, tax. Scott received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Mergers & Acquisitions & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Scott Michael Epstein at a Glance
Scott Michael Epstein is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Irell And Manella Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1984). Active member of Century City Bar Association (Chair, Taxation Section, 1995-1998) State Bar of California (Member, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies Committee, 1998-2001. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Michael Epstein
- Scott Michael Epstein is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, private equity & venture capital, tax
- Scott received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Scott practices at Irell & Manella LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Scott Michael Epstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Michael Epstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Los Angeles
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Scott Michael Epstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott Michael Epstein's practice in the field of business, tax, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Michael Epstein brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and m&a, Scott Michael Epstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Scott Michael Epstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Scott Michael Epstein Handles in Los Angeles
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