Atty. Yaakov Gary Vanek

Atty. Yaakov Gary Vanek

Yaakov Gary Vanek is a lawyer practicing international tax law, real estate law, business law and 1 other area of law. Yaakov received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Yaakov Gary Vanek at a glance

Yaakov Gary Vanek is a business, real estate, tax, and international tax attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth (1987). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Yaakov Gary Vanek is a lawyer practicing international tax law, real estate law, business law and 1 other area of law
  • Yaakov received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Yaakov practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Yaakov Gary Vanek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Yaakov Gary Vanek 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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International Tax

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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 Santa Monica 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 Yaakov Gary Vanek

Where is Yaakov Gary Vanek's law office located?
Yaakov Gary Vanek's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Yaakov Gary Vanek handle?
Yaakov Gary Vanek focuses on business, real estate, tax, international tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Yaakov Gary Vanek practiced law?
Yaakov Gary Vanek has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Yaakov Gary Vanek go to law school?
Yaakov Gary Vanek earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Yaakov Gary Vanek for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1987
B.S.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth
Admitted: 1987

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