Gene Takagi

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Tax
    7 years
  • 25% Corporate / Incorporation
    7 years
  • 15% Business
    7 years
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Contact Information
  • 425 Market St #2200
    San Francisco, CA 94105
    Office: 415-977-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: Gene Takagi is a nonprofit attorney andcontributing editorand publisher of the Nonprofit Law Blog. Prior to opening his independent officein 2005, he practiced... more

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Joshua Adam Ridless

I endorse this lawyer's work. Gene Takagi brings a great deal of expertise to any non-profits's legal and business challenges.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Ridless , San Francisco (CA), 5 months ago
Felicia Anne Vallera

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Felicia Vallera , San Francisco (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 8 years since Gene Takagi was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal at The Law Office of Gene Takagi 2005–present
Associate at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 2001–2004

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001
University of San Francisco Nonprofit Administration MA - Masters 1998
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Bar Association of San Francisco 2008
Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Bar Association of San Francisco 2006
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of California 2001–present
Member American Bar Association 2002–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: How can I incorporated myself to make the work I...
Gene's answer: Forming a nonprofit and applying for exemption under 501(c)(3) is one possibility, as mentioned by... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Alternatives to Forming a Charitable Nonprofit Business Law Today 2009
Group Exemptions Demystified Taxation of Exempts 2008
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Responsibilities & Duties of Directors of Nonprofits American Bar Association, Business Law Today 2009
Duties & Responsibilities of Serving on a Nonprofit Board Bar Association of San Francisco Continuing Legal Education 2009
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