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Burton A. Mitchell
  • Tax Law, Business Law, Estate Planning
  • California
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Biography

I am dedicated to outstanding representation for Tax, Business, and Trusts & Estate Planning law matters. My jurisdictions include the State of California, U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Tax Court.

A Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, I have extensive experience and expertise providing legal advocacy for a wide range of issues. I am committed to helping clients accomplish their goals efficiently and effectively.

I have been recognized by numerous organizations, including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and Los Angeles times Magazine. Additionally, JMBM has been honored among the 2020 Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report.

Practice Areas
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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California Supreme Court
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims
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U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
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U.S. Tax Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner, Assistant Managing Partner
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Current
Education
Taxation New York University School of Law
L.L.M.
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Georgetown University
J.D.
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City University of New York - Baruch College
B.B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
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Awards
Top Rated Lawyer in Taxation
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
Southern California's Best Lawyers
Los Angeles Magazine
Southern California's Best Lawyers
Los Angeles Times Magazine
Recognized consecutively from 2008-2011
Who's Who in LA Law—The Best of the Bar, The Standout Lawyer for Trusts and Estates
Los Angeles Business Journal
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Current
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State Bar of California
Board of Legal Specialization, Taxation Law
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Estate and Gift Tax Planning for Copyright Owners
Los Angeles Lawyer
Is There Incorporation After TEFRA
Beverly Hills Bar Association Journal
Like-Kind Exchanges of Personal Property, A Practical Tour Through Uncharted Territory
TAXES The Tax Magazine
Tax Planning For a Condominium or Cooperative Conversion
The Practical Accountant
To Bypass or Not Bypass, That is the Question: Using a Formula General Power of Appointment Clause to Address New Estate Planning Uncertainties
California Trusts and Estates Quarterly
Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes–Part 2
Elite Advisor Forum
Top Ten Wealth Planning Mistakes–Part 1
Elite Advisor Forum
Speaking Engagements
Anatomy of a Life Insurance Trust – Nuts and Bolts, Jewish Foundation Breakfast Seminar
Jewish Foundation
The Current and Future State of Estate Taxes, 2013 IRS Valuation Summit
IRS
Through the Looking Glass: How Trust and Estate Attorneys Recommend a Life Insurance Professional, 2013 M-Marketing Meeting
M Financial
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Maryland
Certified Specialist in Taxation Law
California State Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Burton A. Mitchell's Website Profile
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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Website
Contact & Map
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
1900 Avenue of the Stars
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Telephone: (310) 203-8080
Fax: (310) 712-8562