Atty. Walter Thomas Raineri

Atty. Walter Thomas Raineri

Walter Thomas Raineri is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, tax. Walter received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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About Walter Thomas Raineri at a glance

Walter Thomas Raineri is a Partner, Tax Group based in Mountain View, California, practicing at Fenwick & West LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on tax and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Distri (1987). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1987) and University of California, Berkeley (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Mountain View, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Walter Thomas Raineri is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, tax
  • Walter received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Walter practices at Fenwick & West LLP in Mountain View, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Walter Thomas Raineri's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter Thomas Raineri handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Mountain View 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 Walter Thomas Raineri's law office located?
Walter Thomas Raineri's law practice is located in Mountain View, California. The firm is Fenwick & West LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter Thomas Raineri handle?
Walter Thomas Raineri focuses on tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Walter Thomas Raineri practiced law?
Walter Thomas Raineri has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Walter Thomas Raineri go to law school?
Walter Thomas Raineri earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Walter Thomas Raineri for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Walter Thomas Raineri received?
Walter Thomas Raineri's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1987
B.S.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Distri
Admitted: 1987

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