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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 11 - 15 of 31 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2022 | Real Estate

Good!

Michael was very helpful in providing legal advice when we were in a pinch regarding a real estate transaction. We were pressed for time and it is very challenging to get legal consultation with only a few days time but Michael was very understanding, accomadating and squeezed us in last minute and t...ook time to understand our issue. The only suggestion I would have is for Michael to improve the sound quality of his phone or phone system (maybe something to do with using Google for calls?) as it was at times challenging to hear him.

Michael Eng

Replied last October 24, 2022

Thank you for your review. However, you assumed incorrectly. We do NOT use Google for calls, or for anything else. We are a professional law firm, and our telephone system is of the highest quality. Throughout our telephone call, I could hear you perfectly. Before connecting with you, I was on another call, and the other person and I could hear each other perfectly. So, more likely than not, the sound quality you experienced was a result of your telephone, wireless signal, or both.

Posted by Romi | June 27, 2022 | Landlord & Tenant

Recommendation - Michael J. Eng

Michael Eng helped us twice with some tenant issues we were having, he thoroughly walked us through the process and gave us all of our options. We would highly recommend Michael J. Eng, ESQ!

Posted by Robert | October 27, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Guidance on 2 occasions

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 wi...th 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.

Posted by Mark | September 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Premarital Agreement Preparation

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 clea...rly 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.

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2021 | Landlord & Tenant

Professional and knowledgeable

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, empat...hic and respectful. I would definitely work with him again.

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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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