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Michael Jamie Eng

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About Michael

IRS Tax Collections, Audits, and Appeals Specialist

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Mike has over 20 years of extensive litigation, advisory, and transactional experience in helping clients resolve their legal problems. He is recognized by the American Law Society as one of America’s Top Lawyers. He also consistently receives top Avvo reviews from clients.

For IRS collections, liens, levies, audits, and appeals, he accepts cases from clients throughout the United States.  For other cases, he accepts them from Washington State and California.

See his full biography at www.englawoffice.com.

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Practice areas

OtherTrustsLandlord or tenantResidential real estateTax
  1. Tax: 55%

    IRS debt, collections, liens, levies, audits, and appeals; U.S. Tax Court

  2. Residential real estate: 15%

  3. Landlord or tenant: 15%

  4. Trusts: 10%

  1. Probate: 5%

Languages spoken

Cantonese

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Contact

Law Office of Michael J. Eng

111 North Market Street, Suite 300
San Jose, CA, 95113

      Law Office of Michael J. Eng

      1900 South Norfolk Street, Suite 350
      San Mateo, CA, 94403

      Law Office of Michael J. Eng

      22722 29th Drive S.E., Suite 100
      Bothell, WA, 98021

      Law Office of Michael J. Eng

      2211 Elliott Avenue, Suite 200
      Seattle, WA, 98121

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      WAActive201811/13/2021
      CAActive200411/05/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers0
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      America’s Top LawyersAmerican Law Society2021
      Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2021
      Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2020
      Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2019
      CALI AwardExcellence in Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis1998
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Prinicipal AttorneyLaw Office of Michael J. Eng2013 - Present
      Associate AttorneyVarious AM Law 100 and 200 firms and Boutique Law Firms2003 - 2013
      Judicial Law ClerkSupreme Court Of Hawaii2002 - 2003
      Law ClerkUnited States Attorney's Office2000 - 2001
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2018 - Present
      State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member2004 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      University of San Francisco Law Review“Free Speech Coalition v. Reno: Has the Ninth Circuit Given Child Pornographers a New Tool to Exploit Children?”2000
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of San Francisco School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
      University of RochesterBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Community WorkshopIRS Offers in Compromise2018
      Community WorkshopIRS Audits2017
      Estate AdministrationTrust Administration2016
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      IRS Dispute Regarding $2.5 Million in TaxesResolved case in client's favor
      Attorney on Brief, Haque v. Fry’s Electronics, Inc., 2006 WL 584435 (9th Cir. (Cal) 2006).Successful appeal.
      Trust Dispute Involving $1.5 Million EstateResolved case in client's favor
      US Tax Court AppealResolved case in client's favor
      Probate Involving $1.0 Million EstateResolved case in client's favor

      Reviews

      (55)5.0 stars
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      4 Star
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      2 Star
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      1 Star
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      Review Michael Eng

      Excellent Guidance on 2 occasions

      5.0 stars

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      Michael was very helpful in guiding me with 2 issues; 1. Smalls claim issue with an airline. He provided support in drafting a demand letter and advised on the small claims process. I was able to resolve satisfactorily with the airline without having to go to court. 2. Consumer affairs issue with a mechanic. Michael gave me a strong understanding of my position and the limitations in pursuing the issue further despite some questionable practices from the mechanic. I felt comfortable I was getting the appropriate advice.
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      Premarital Agreement Preparation

      5.0 stars

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      Mike prepared a Premarital Agreement for me and guided me through the entire process. He answered all of the questions and concerns that I had and all of the questions and concerns that I didn’t know to ask. He was very thorough and quick to respond via email or scheduling a phone call. Mike clearly communicated at the very start what the process, schedule, and costs were. He was very professional, punctual, and responsive. Mike took my case which had a very tight timeline and he was able to prepare and complete the agreement with additional time to spare. It was a pleasure working with Mike and he exceeded all of my expectations. I would be happy to hire him again for future cases in his areas of practice.
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      Professional and knowledgeable

      5.0 stars

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      I had a question about my options if I signed a lease with a landlord and they did not countersign the lease. Mr. Eng researched my question and provided me detailed information about my situation, and ran through a number of scenarios I would not have thought of on my own. He was also polite, empathic and respectful. I would definitely work with him again.
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      Very helpful

      5.0 stars

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      Mr. Eng helped me with a tricky situation. He was great! Professional and knew what to do. .
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Very helpful and responsive lawyer

      5.0 stars

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      I consulted Michael twice after I moved into a new neighborhood. The neighborhood is a nightmare! Michael was very responsive/knowledgable, and he provide valuable legal information to prevent things from getting worse. I fully trust his judgement and recommend him.
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      lawyer did a great job

      5.0 stars

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      I've used Mike multiple times. He was responsive and great at providing guidance. His guidance was comprehensive and gave me good advice on how to approach solving these issues. He helped better frame what areas I should focus on and what I'm able to do and negotiate. I would use him again!
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Great experience on a real estate sale

      5.0 stars

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      Mike represented me in purchase of a primary residence. He was very detailed, extremely responsive and always went out of his way to help me in any way can in a tight buyer's market. Would certainly work with him again in future.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Quick response and patient explanation

      5.0 stars

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      I have consulted a few legal issues with Michael. He responded my requests fast and provided detailed explanations. I protected my benefits after taking his advice. He is a trustworthy attorney.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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      Great experience

      5.0 stars

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      Had Mike help us with some family-law related matters. He was very helpful in answering our questions both on email and phone. Our needs were not too complex, so they were covered by Metlife Legal plan.
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      Consultation

      5.0 stars

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      I spoken with Mike a couple times regarding legal issues. He very through and understanding. I highly recommend him for your legal needs.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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      Michael Eng's response: Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Lawyer Christopher Walter Dull

      Christopher Dull, Tax Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Michael is very intelligent and knowledgeable when it comes to tax issues. He has advised me on matters and I have referred cases to him that dealt with estate tax and federal income tax issues.

      Lawyer Hanlen Jereme Chang

      Hanlen Chang, Tax Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I worked with Michael Eng on several difficult and complex cases. He is diligent, hard working, a great communicator, and always gets the job done. I recommend Mike to anyone with a tax problem.

      Lawyer Christopher Walter Dull

      Christopher Dull, Tax Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Michael is very intelligent and knowledgeable when it comes to tax issues. He has advised me on matters and I have referred cases to him that dealt with estate tax and federal income tax issues.

      Lawyer Hanlen Jereme Chang

      Hanlen Chang, Tax Attorney on Jul 8, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I worked with Michael Eng on several difficult and complex cases. He is diligent, hard working, a great communicator, and always gets the job done. I recommend Mike to anyone with a tax problem.

      Lawyer Alison Yew

      Alison Yew, Litigation Attorney on Mar 13, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse Michael without qualification. Michael is intelligent, and a detailed oriented practitioner. His work product is impeccable and he is a credible and compelling litigator.

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