Featured Practices
Michael C. Landman has first-chair trial experience and focuses a significant portion of his practice representing clients facing financial fraud allegations.
A former trial attorney for the Western Criminal Enforcement Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division, Mr. Landman utilizes his trial experience and knowledge of government investigations to assist clients facing charges of tax evasion, securities fraud / insider trading, money laundering, mail / wire fraud, and healthcare fraud.
His experience includes representing individuals and entities in matters investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the California Attorney General’s Office.
During his time at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division, Mr. Landman earned consecutive awards for his successful track record in several high-stakes prosecutions and investigations where he investigated and prosecuted cases involving tax fraud and similarly related matters. In that role, Mr. Landman was involved in the Tax Division’s review and authorization of dozens of requests by the IRS and DOJ to criminally prosecute individuals and entities for tax and tax-related matters.
During his time at the DOJ, Mr. Landman successfully tried 15 cases to verdict.
Mr. Landman dedicates a sizable portion of his time to pro bono matters. Some of his recent pro bono matters include assisting domestic violence survivors who have unfairly and unknowingly accrued significant tax or tax-related debts stemming from their ex-spouse’s conduct. Prior to working at the DOJ, Mr. Landman served as a law clerk for District Court Judge Stefan R. Underhill in the District of Connecticut.
Education & Admissions
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., Dillard Fellowship, 2015
- Amherst College, B.A., 2009
- New York, 2016
- California, 2022
- U.S. District Courts: Central District of California, Northern District of California, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York
News & Insights
Michael Landman Assists Pro Bono Client in Resolving Identity Theft-Related Debt with IRS and FTB
In a pro bono partnership with the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice, attorney Michael Landman aided a domestic violence survivor whose husband had used her identity …
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Go to the postGary Lincenberg and Michael Landman Speak at 38th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime
Bird Marella principal Gary S. Lincenberg and associate Michael C. Landman were featured speakers at the 38th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime, hosted by the American …
Friday, March 10, 2023
Go to the postBird Marella Defeats SEC’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Rare Occurrence
Bird Marella attorneys Ron Nessim and Michael Landman represent Hasan Sario, a Turkish national, who has been charged civilly with securities fraud by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Southern …
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Go to the postFormer U.S. Department of Justice Trial Attorney Michael Landman Joins Bird Marella
Bird Marella is proud to announce that former Department of Justice Trial Attorney Michael C. Landman has joined the firm. Mr. Landman comes to Bird Marella from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division in D.C., …
Friday, April 29, 2022
Go to the postPublications
- Author, "Five Years Since Marinello v United States," February 2023