Washington, District Of Columbia 20004
United States
Michael Flyer is an experienced tax and business lawyer who serves as counsel and advisor to corporations and other business and professional entities and individuals in planning and implementing business strategies and transactions. Mr. Flyer handles corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, internal corporate restructures and leveraged buyouts, and transactions involving the use of employee stock ownership plans. These transactions and restructures are often in the context of succession planning, including for family businesses. Because of his background in Federal income tax law, Mr. Flyer also provides tax advice in connection with such transactions.
Prior to co-founding Tucker Flyer in 1969, Mr. Flyer focused on employee benefits and corporate reorganization tax law at the National Office of the Internal Revenue Service and served as a Section Chief in the Corporate Reorganization Branch. Having a tax background, Mr. Flyer assists clients in structuring corporate and business transactions to maximize tax benefits, and employs innovative tax planning techniques for businesses and their owners.. In the areas of compensation, Mr. Flyer assists clients in structuring employee stock ownership plans and equity arrangements for executives and key employees.
Areas of Practice | 1) Tax and Wealth Planning, 2) Corporate, 3) Mergers and Acquisitions, 4) Business Transactions Tax, 5) Tax Policy, 6) Tax-Exempt Organizations, 7) Wealth Planning and 8) Tax Controversies and Litigation |
Law School | The University of Michigan Law School ( J.D., 1962) |
Education | University of Michigan (B.A., 1959) |
Bar Member / Association | District of Columbia Bar Association |
Most recent firm | Venable LLP |
Due to his extensive activities in the legal market, A. Harrison Barnes is a well-known attorney throughout the United States. As a member of the Malibu community, Harrison is committed to serving the needs of Malibu residents and businesses in legal