Lage E. Andersen
Consultant
Lage’s Bio
Lage Andersen practiced tax law with Carr McClellan for 48 years. Throughout his career, Lage’s goal was to minimize his clients’ tax burdens. He guided his clients through the tax implications of a wide range of situations: the sale or exchange of property, a corporate merger or acquisition, a payment received in settlement of a lawsuit, an audit, a tax litigation, or a tax collection dispute.
Lage served as a strong advocate for clients involved in audits, tax controversies, administrative appeals, litigation, collection matters, or property tax disputes. He regularly handled such disputes with the IRS, the California Franchise Tax Board, the California State Board of Equalization, or a local Assessment Appeals Board. His expertise included partnership tax, the taxation of real estate, including 1031 like-kind exchanges, and property tax assessments and changes in ownership.
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Federal and California income tax transactional planning and controversies
Section 1031 Exchanges
California property tax
California city and county documentary transfer taxes
Partnership Taxation
California sales and use tax
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State Bar of California
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Blood Centers of the Pacific | Former Trustee (1998-2015) and Board Chairman
Blood Services, Inc. | Former Trustee (1999-2009)
Burlingame Rotary Club | Member (1985 to Present) and Former President (1991-1992)
Peninsula Memorial Blood Bank | Former Board Chairman (1990-1998) and Trustee (1982-1998)
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AV® Preeminent™
Selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers® list, 2008 - 2009, 2014 - 2025
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J.D., Stanford University, 1977
M.A., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1974
B.S., Northwestern University, 1972
Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization 1987 - 2025
