$ 275-395 per hour
I have nearly 30 years experience in business transactional practice (involving business formations, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, stockholder disputes and relations, commercial real estate transactions and leasing). In addition, I have experience in estate planning (particularly as it pertains to succession planning for closely held businesses and family limited partnerships/limited liability companies), taxation and health care law.
I have represented diverse clients including computer service providers, outsource placement firms, Medicaid home care providers, doctors, accountants, farmers, Wall Street traders, manufacturers, a racetrack and a myriad of start-ups in varied fields.
I am a past Chair of the New Jersey Supreme Court District V-B Ethics Committee, a former Chair of the Tax Committee of the Essex County Bar Association and a current Trustee of Harvard Law School Alumni Association of New Jersey.
I have been listed in Best Lawyers in America* with respect to corporate and mergers and acquisitions law and in Super Lawyers*--The Top Attorneys in New Jersey with respect to closely held businesses.
I am a former intercollegiate tennis player and hockey player at SUNY Binghamton, and continue to play competitive tennis, platform tennis and occasional pond hockey; I am also an avid skier
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Acquired: 1981
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
20 Overlook Ter., Short Hills, NJ, 07078-2519
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Posted by Paul | January 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Michael Spar is an outstanding lawyer. He possesses and encyclopedic understanding of the law enhanced by exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Mr Spars stellar legal credentials, a graduate of Harvard Law School, and broad based experience in both corporate and personal matters is cent...
Posted by Brian | January 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I hired Mike Spar to represent us as we purchased our first house in November 2017. Mike guided us throughout the entire process, letting us know exactly what to expect at each step and addressing all of our questions/concerns. He was extremely responsive via phone and email, responding...
Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2009
Mike takes a practical approach to problems; he is a straight-shooter who has been able to assist me and my company with a broad range of business issues. I have particularly appreciated his candor in admitting what is outside his range of experience/expertise.
"This lawyer is extremely bright. He shines as a well regarded highly qualified lawyer. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I worked on the opposite side of the table with Michael on a rather contentious matter. In a deal that could easily have devolved into litigation, Michael took a productive, non-confrontational approach, while at the same time standing up for his client's rights and budging only so far as was necessary to come to an acceptable deal. I truly enjoyed working with Michael, and strongly recommend his services."
Tax lawyer
Contracts and agreements lawyer
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
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2010
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009 - Present
Sole Proprietor, The Law Offices of Michael Spar
1983 - 2009
VP; shareholder, Goldberg, Mufson & Spar, P.A.
1980 - 1983
Associate, Kronish Lieb (now known as Cooley Godward Kronish)
2009 - 2011
Harvard Law School Alumni Association of New JerseyTrustee
2007 - 2008
District V-B Ethics Committee--New Jersey Supreme CourtFormer Chair
2006 - 2007
District V-B Ethics Committee--New Jersey Supreme CourtFormer Vice Chair
2003 - 2007
Essex County Bar Association, Tax, Trusts & Estates CommitteeFormer Vice Chair
2000 - 2002
Essex County Bar Association, Tax, Trusts & Estates CommitteeFormer Chair
Venture up and running
Contract terminated on terms sought by client.
Successfully re-structured buy-out of ex-partner on tax favorable basis.
Obtained five figure refund.
Client obtained financing from consortium of European banks.
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Business Succession Planning
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Tax Planning in Drafting Buy-Sell Agreements
2011
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English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Buy-sell agreements and appraisals (part 2)
19 Oct 2010
Buy-sell Agreements and Appraisals (Part 1)
19 Oct 2010
Shareholders (Buy/Sell) Agreements
16 Jan 2009