Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Lawyer Overview

Terry Tao is a partner in the Cerritos office of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo. Mr. Tao practices primarily in the areas of school and public works, construction law, architectural malpractice, construction contract administration, land use, environmental law, and related matters. He represents contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, school districts and special districts. He handles construction litigation, advises clients in drafting contracts and agreements, and assists in general facilities matters.

Mr. Tao is also a licensed California Architect.

Mr. Tao lectures extensively on all aspects of public contracts, including bidding and bid protests, and is a contributor to various construction-related organizations' monthly newsletters.

Areas of Practice

• Construction - School/Facilities

West Practice Categories

Construction Law, Education Law, Environmental Law, Government Agencies & Programs, Land Use & Zoning, Professional Responsibility

Bar Admissions

• California

Education

• Loyola Law School
  J.D.
• University of California, Berkeley
  B.A.

Published Works

• Recent California Attorney General's Opinion Severely Restricts the Use of "Piggyback" Contracts by School Districts, 2006

Address

12800 Center Court Drive, Suite 300
Cerritos, CA 90703

Phones

(562) 653-3200 (Business Phone)
(714) 826-5480 (Other Phone)

Faxes

(562) 653-3333 (Business Fax)

Emails

Contact Us (Business Email)

Websites

http://www.aalrrlaw.com