Lawyer Christopher S. Manes, graduated from University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., summa cum laude, 1979; University of Wisconsin, M.A., 1980; University of Oregon, Ph.D. Candidate University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1992, is now employed by Sanger & Manes, LLP at Suite B-102, 400 South Farrell Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262.

While being a member of State Bar of California., Christopher S. Manes is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Christopher S. Manes as your lawyer, you should consider whether Christopher S. Manes offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Christopher S. Manes has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Christopher S. Manes's office is located at Palm Springs, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Christopher S. Manes has been admitted in 1993,California;U.S. Tax Court. His or her practice areas include Tax Appeals(5%); Business Litigation(5%); Contested Trusts and Estates(30%); Trust Administration(35%); Business Formation(5%); Decedents Estates(10%); Federal Estate and Gift Taxation(5%); Trusts and Estates Taxation(5%).

Christopher S. Manes's college and law school education includes University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., summa cum laude, 1979; University of Wisconsin, M.A., 1980; University of Oregon, Ph.D. Candidate, University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1992. Other biographical background includes CHRISTOPHER S. MANES is the author of numerous articles on trust and estate matters. His cover story in the January 2000 issue of "California Lawyer" on conservatorship abuses in Riverside County contributed to the passage of stricter conservatorship laws, and Mr. Manes was consulted on the language of the bill. The article has been cited in an amicus brief before the California Supreme Court in a conservatorship case. He is often invited to speak on trust and estate matters. He has over 15 years experience litigated tax, trust, estate, and conservatorship cases, as well as tax disputes with Federal and state taxing authorities. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He is a Fulbright Scholar to Iceland in 1986. His published works include: "Guardian Angels: How three investigators uncovered a massive conservatorship scandal," California Lawyer, January 2000; "Conservatorships: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly," Palm Springs Life, 2000; "Notes from the Tax Underground," California Lawyer April 1999; "The Part-Time Residency Tax Trap," Palm Springs Life, December 1996; "Litigation Psychosis - Litigants Who Love Too Much" California Lawyer, May 2001 (nominated for Western Publishers Association Award).. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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