$ 275-395 per hour
Michael R Spar
About Michael
Biography
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
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
40%
45 years
Contracts and Agreements
35%
45 years
Real Estate
15%
42 years
Estate Planning
10%
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 45 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Michael Spar
20 Overlook Ter., Short Hills, NJ, 07078-2519
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Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2009 | Business
Client Review
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.
Michael R Spar's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
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
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
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
Work Experience
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)
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Naming Rights Sponsorship Venture
Venture up and running
Represent marketing firm in getting out of contract with difficult client.
Contract terminated on terms sought by client.
Restructuring of partner buy out
Successfully re-structured buy-out of ex-partner on tax favorable basis.
Refund claim based on recalculation and joint filing
Obtained five figure refund.
Financing transaction for importer
Client obtained financing from consortium of European banks.
Education
1980
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
State University of New York, Binghamton (now known as Binghamton University)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Essex County CPA Society Lecture
Business Succession Planning
N/A
Business Law Symposium
Tax Planning in Drafting Buy-Sell Agreements
Publications
2011
New Jersey Law Journal
Subrogation and the Residential Lease
N/A
Article
Limited Liability for the Licensed Professional--a Historical Perspective on the Erosion of Vicarious Liability
N/A
Article
A Simple Mechanism to Restrict Traditional Partner Liability
N/A
Article
Creating a Stock Appreciation Rights Plan for Employees
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Legal Guide
Buy-sell agreements and appraisals (part 2)
19 Oct 2010
Legal Guide
Buy-sell Agreements and Appraisals (Part 1)
19 Oct 2010
Legal Guide
Shareholders (Buy/Sell) Agreements
16 Jan 2009