Michael Jamie Eng

Michael Jamie Eng

4.7
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 21 years

Tax Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Tax, Trusts, Real Estate

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

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Tax 65%

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

65%
Trusts 20%

Trust administration and litigation; breach of trust; beneficiary's rights; trustee's rights and duties

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 7 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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

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Michael Jamie Eng's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 76 - 80 of 94 reviews

Posted by Malori | March 06, 2021 | Landlord & Tenant

Michael —an excellent, honest lawyer

I consulted with Michael on a landlord-related case and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. This was my first encounter with a lawyer and was a bit nervous about the whole thing. Fortunately, I was able to easily contact and schedule a time to meet with him by phone within a week. He... went through the case with a fine tooth comb, highlighted his proposed strategy clearly, and laid out my options in a concise manner without any bias. Most importantly — he was honest. Ultimately, I didn’t take the case to court but wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to him again should I need his legal expertise. Appreciate his service!

Michael Eng

Replied last March 06, 2021

Thank you Malori! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2021

Excellent

Mike talked to me several times over phone. He was quite helpful and shared some good tips. I felt confident to proceed with his help. He was very busy, so I could not get a response from him immediately. But it is understandable.

Michael Eng

Replied last March 06, 2021

Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com

Posted by Nathan | March 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great Experience!

I asked Michael for for legal advice on what factors to consider when undergoing a transfer of property to a child. He had great responsiveness and walked me through every aspect of this process that I needed to be aware of. Definitely would recommend him!

Michael Eng

Replied last March 06, 2021

Thank you Nathan! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2021 | Landlord & Tenant

Tenant-landlord expert

Michael is a good listener who provided many insights on a tenant-landlord issue. Contacting him early helped me ensure that I am strategic with how I communicate with my landlord in order to make my case stronger further downstream. He is very responsive with email / phone, and does not mind you ask...ing beginner questions. I look forward to partnering with him at small claims court.

Michael Eng

Replied last March 06, 2021

Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2021 | Tax

Proposing Tax changes for 2018 taxes

Contacted Michael Eng regarding a tax proposal that I received from the IRS from a 2018 issue. Called the office and set up an appointment for a phone consultation. Due to COVID restrictions very understandable. Was able to explain my situation, was totally a mistake on my side, and Michael was... able to walk me through the steps that I would need to take to resolve this issue. Couldn’t be any happier. Getting that letter from the IRS was something that I didn’t want to take lightly and Michael assured me that this happens and it was something that could be taken care of. I highly recommend Michael for any tax issues you may have and thank him very much.

Michael Eng

Replied last March 06, 2021

Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you. www.englawoffice.com

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Michael Jamie Eng's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Dull

Tax lawyer | Nov 21

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."

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Hanlen Chang

Tax lawyer | Jul 08

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."

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Alison Yew

Litigation lawyer | Mar 13

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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Hanlen Chang

Estate planning lawyer

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Alison Yew

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2023

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2022

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2021

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2020

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2019

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

1998

CALI Award, Excellence in Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Prinicipal Attorney, Law Office of Michael J. Eng

2003 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Various AM Law 100 and 200 firms and Boutique Law Firms

2002 - 2003

Judicial Law Clerk, Supreme Court Of Hawaii

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office

Associations

2018 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Residential Real Estate Disputes

Resolved in favor of Clients; $6.8 million

IRS Dispute Regarding $2.5 Million in Taxes

Resolved 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 Estate

Resolved case in client's favor

US Tax Court Appeal

Resolved case in client's favor

Probate Involving $1.0 Million Estate

Resolved case in client's favor

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Education

2001

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Community Workshop

IRS Offers in Compromise

2017

Community Workshop

IRS Audits

2016

Estate Administration

Trust Administration

Publications

2000

University of San Francisco Law Review “Free Speech Coalition v. Reno: Has the Ninth Circuit Given Child Pornographers a New Tool to Exploit Children?”

Languages

Cantonese

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