About Charles Alan
Charles Alan May is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2006. His license is currently in active status. Mr. May is the founder and lead attorney at The Law Office of Charles A. May, a law firm located in Irvine, California. He has been practicing law for over 19 years, serving clients throughout Orange County and Southern California.
Mr. May earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he graduated in 2006. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. During his academic tenure, he was recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar and served as a Judicial Officer for the Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO), reflecting his commitment to legal education and community service.
Mr. May concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy law, tax law, and business law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving consumer bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings, as well as tax issues such as IRS problems and property tax disputes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. May has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Irvine for several years.
Mr. May is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He is also a member of the Cuban American Bar Association and the National Hispanic Bar Association, reflecting his strong community ties and dedication to representing a diverse clientele. Mr. May is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.
