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Mark Muntean Attorney at Law

1960B University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
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Phone: (510) 665-7989 | Fax: (510) 665-7792
http://www.munteanlaw.com

Types of Cases
Firm Focus & History
Practice & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Business Law

Number of Attorneys

One

State Licensed In

California; Ohio; and Washington, D.C.; federal court and U.S. Tax Court.

Firm Focus

Practice focus on Tax (audits protest appeals, and Tax Court), Business (corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies), Business Transactions (mergers, acquisitions, dispositions), and Commercial Real Estate Attorney (leases, landlord and tenant issues). Lawyer with 30 years' experience before the IRS, Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Board of Equalization (BOE) and federal and state court criminal tax matters

Firm History

Formerly with a large California law firm (Jeffer, Mangles Butler and Mitchell) mark Muntean formed his own law office three years ago.

Example Cases

Information coming soon.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

It is very important that clients remain informed. A client should feel empowered to educate themselves on an issue, but if they don't have the time I can bring them up to speed on the issues that face them.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

No. This is a really bad idea.

Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

Yes. I do this quite often.

What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

Most cost effective for client.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

Mediation and arbitration are used successfully when best suited for the client's interest.

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

Yes.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Personal relationship with clients.

Office Manager/Assistant

Yes.

Fax

(510) 665-7792

Office Hours

8:00 to 5:00

Emergency After Hours

Foreign Languages

Yes. Korean.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

We bill on an hourly basis and treat all clients the same (no one is getting a discount that other clients don’t receive) and fairly.

Hourly Rates

$425 per hour.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes.

Typical Retainer

$2,500

Understanding Fees

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