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Michael Jamie Eng

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About Michael

IRS Tax Collections, Audits, and Appeals Specialist

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

Photos and videos

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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

      201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
      San Francisco, CA, 94105

      Law Office of Michael J. Eng

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

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      WAActive201806/18/2021
      CAActive200405/09/2021
      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 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

      (52)
      5 Star
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      4 Star
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      3 Star
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      2 Star
      		2%
      1 Star
      		4%
      Review Michael Eng

      Very helpful

      Posted by

      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

      Posted by

      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.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      lawyer did a great job

      Posted by

      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.
      Hired attorney

      Great experience on a real estate sale

      Posted by

      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

      Posted by

      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.
      Consulted attorney

      Great experience

      Posted by

      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.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Consultation

      Posted by

      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.
      Consulted attorney
      Michael Eng's response: Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com

      Consulting on rental and civil service

      Posted by

      Michael's consulting was very helpful on 2 my inquiries on a) specifics of the rental agreements, b) legal options for early cancelation of a contract with the daycare in COVID conditions.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney
      Michael Eng's response: Thank you Eugene! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com

      Finance executive

      Posted by

      Michael’s knowledge was extremely valuable and we were able to get more than we hoped for answered. Highly recommend his expertise and advice.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney
      Michael Eng's response: Thank you Art! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com

      Awesome lawyer

      Posted by

      Hugely helpful on a fast turnaround question. He provided excellent info that allowed us to progress forward and escape much of the headaches.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney
      Michael Eng's response: Thank you Nikola! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com
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      Attorney endorsements

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      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.

      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.

      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.