Michael Smalley
Mike has handled a variety of transactional real estate, tax and finance matters in Arizona and California. He has represented hundreds of businesses and individuals with respect to the legal, tax and financial consequences of entering contractual relationships, negotiation and drafting of both simple and complex contracts for the acquisition and disposition of real property, commercial projects and business assets, along with negotiation and drafting of both ground and retail leases on behalf of tenants and landlords. Mike has become a trusted advisor to his corporate clients on issues involving corporate governance and structure, and has effectively guided his clients through the state, local and federal tax pitfalls inherent in any operational decision. In addition, Mike has represented business owners and individuals, as well as local and national lenders in a variety of financing transactions, including workouts and modifications, traditional and hard money lending, loan refinance and assumption, along with renewable energy and transportation infrastructure financing.
Education
- J.D. 2000, LL.M. Taxation 2001, University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, Political Science, University of California San Diego – La Jolla, California
Associations
- Member of the Board of Managers for the Scottsdale/Paradise Valley YMCA
Practice Areas
- Corporate Structure & Governance
- Tax Planning & Controversy
- Leasing
- Property Development & Due Diligence
- Finance
Licenses
- Licensed to practice in Arizona and California