Michael Duane Cross Jr.

Michael Duane Cross Jr.

also known as Michael Cross, Michael D. Cross, Jr.

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 25 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at Alpharetta, GA
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Business, Contracts & Agreements ... +3 more

1001 Cambridge Square, Suite D, Alpharetta, GA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 30%

Form corporations, draft shareholder agreements, corporate resolutions, ESOP plans, stock option agreements, asset purchase and sale agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. Advise regarding various corporate matters.

25 years | 750 cases

30%
Business 20%

Corporate Law Mergers & Acquisitions Partnership and LLC Law Technology Franchise Law Employment Law Restrictive Covenants Commercial Real Estate Non-Profit Organizations

25 years | 500 cases

20%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts, including employment agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, buy/sell agreements, joint venture agreements, etc.

25 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 20%

Form LLCs, draft operating agreements agreements, LLC resolutions, and asset purchase and sale agreements. Advise regarding various LLC matters.

25 years | 500 cases

20%
Franchising 5%

Assist franchisors and franchisees in establishing franchise relationships, protecting intellectual property, and addressing various other business-related legal issues.

25 years | 75 cases

5%
Tax 5%

(1) Assist entrepreneurs and those who buy and sell businesses in how to structure companies and transactions to minimize tax liability. (2) Advise and form tax-exempt, non-profit organizations. (3) Assist taxpayers in tax litigation and controversy with the IRS.

24 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 25 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2000

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 25 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2000

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC

1001 Cambridge Square, Suite D, Alpharetta, GA, 30009-1840

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Michael Duane Cross Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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Posted by 3a. (Alvaro Arauz) | February 14, 2011

I rely on Michael Cross for his legal expertise & you should feel confident doing the same.

Michael Cross is a proven trusted advisor. His experience ranges from community leadership and current legal topics to a balanced perspective blending corporate and tax knowledge with admirable character. Michael is the consummate professional: the rare blend of excellent legal skills, a high degree ...of business acumen, and a keen ability to execute. He has a great combination of expertise gained through his experiences as a partner of Briskin Cross & Sanford as well as his and superb involvement in Atlanta's communities as a speaker, teacher and councilman. I have relied on Michael Cross for over a decade with my entrepreneurial and real estate agreements and you should feel confident doing the same.

Posted by David | September 19, 2009

Great Advisor

Michael has represented my firm for seven years and I highly recommend him. He and his firm have helped us with business formation, legal contracts, business agreements, trademarks, confidentialy agreements, operations agreements and recently litigation. One of the reasons I highly recommend Michae...l is that he has actively helped us make good business decisions. Whenever I have a potential legal situation I have learned to call Michael before I act. He always helps take the emotion out of the situation and provides guidance that usually saves my firm money. Over the seven years we have been a client of Michael's firm we have not had any legal issues brought against us. On of the reasons is Michaels legal council. I think this is pretty impressive considering my firm has over 3000 clients.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2009

Review of Michael D Cross, Attorney

We have brought Michael into several client situations. He is a well qualified attorney, with special expertise in business matters and non-profit law. We have found Michael to be technically competent, experienced in business and non-profits, and excellent with clients. In all matters related... to business and non-profits, we go first to Michael.

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2009

Michael Cross recommendation

While working on a case that is not straight forward Michael has been upfront, honest and "real" about how we should proceed. I really get the sense that Michael is in my corner. He also has tried to keep the expenses limited to what is necessary. That is most appreciated! I would highly recommen...d Michael.

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Michael Duane Cross Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Byron Sanford

Business lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the pleasure of working side by side with Michael for over six years. He is a consummate professional with a deep insight into the law and the ability to find creative solutions to meet his clients' needs."

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Laura Schilling

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael gives incredible personal service, and offers his expertise to every client that I refer. Michael is professional and an expert in his field."

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David Messer

Business lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the privilege of working with Michael for two years on both transactional and litigation matters arising in the business world. In addition to a keen legal mind, Michael has a tremendous instinct for looking for solutions to problems. His interest is the protection and satisfaction of the client, not in achieving technical "legal victories" that do little to advance his clients' business goals. Although we work in the same firm, I can unequivocally state that when I need a lawyer, Michael gets the call."

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Robert Tharp

Business lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Cross is a very good transactional attorney. Although a local competitor, I recommend him when I am unable to take certain cases due to conflicts etc."

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Lawrence Kohn

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lorena Saedi

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Byron Sanford

Business lawyer

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Laura Schilling

Estate planning lawyer

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John Miller

Wills and living wills lawyer

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David Messer

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Legal Elite: Corporate Law, Georgia Business Trend

2014

Georgia Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Georgia Super Lawyers

2013

Georgia Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Georgia Super Lawyers

2012

Georgia Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Georgia Super Lawyers

2011

Georgia Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Georgia Super Lawyers

2010

Georgia Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Finalist, Small Business Person of the Year, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

2008

Robert Fuller Access to Justice Award, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts

2008

Founding Father Award, Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation

2005

Harry Rucker Volunteer of the Year Award, Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Chairman, Alpharetta Development Authority

2006 - 2013

Director, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation, Inc.

2001 - 2011

Adjunct Professor, Reinhardt University

1999 - 1999

Legal Intern, Office of the State Attorney General

1998 - 1998

Legal Intern, Office of State Administrative Hearings

Associations

2009 - Present

United States Tax Court

Member

2006 - Present

Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation

Officer & Member, Board of Directors

2005 - Present

Alpharetta Development Authority

Officer and Member, Board of Directors

2005 - Present

Alpharetta Downtown Development Authority

Officer & Member, Board of Directors

2004 - Present

Advisory Council, Congressman Tom Price

Advisory Board

2003 - Present

Reinhardt College, North Fulton Center

Member, Advisory Board

2001 - Present

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

Member, Board of Directors / Chairman's Circle Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Indiana State Bar

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2004 - 2009

400 Technology Connection

Founder & Member, Steering Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Saiven Info Links, Inc. v. Silicon Strategic Solutions, Inc.

Obtained judgement for client.

Foundation Contractors, Inc. v. C.D. Dangler Construction, Inc. et al.

Successfully defended case.

Choice Capital Funding v Patrick Sutherland

Obtained $54,979.96 judgment for client.

Sabah Alfurati v. Habib Osta and Equity Savings, Corp.

Obtained judgment for client.

Accurate Printers, Inc. v. Kenneth Stark

Appeal granted.

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Education

2007

University of Alabama School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2000

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism

Professionalism

2010

Mergers & Acquisitions: Nuts and Bolts Mergers & Acquisitions

2010

LLC or Inc.? Entity Selection for Small to Medium Sized Business Entity Selection

2010

Liquidations and Dissolutions: Critical Tax Implications Liquidations and Dissolutions

2010

Limited Liability Companies Limited Liability Companies

2010

Drafting LLC Agreements: Essential Skills and Hands-On Training Foundational Drafting Knowledge; Ethics

2010

Accounting 101 for Attorneys Accounting & Tax

2009

Series LLCs and Tax Issues Series LLC and Partnership/LLC Tax Issues

2009

Limited Liability Companies LLC Law and Taxation

2008

Taxation of LLCs and LLPs Taxation

2008

Limited Liability Companies LLC Law and Taxation

2007

Your Guide to Georgia LLCs Limited Liability Companies

2007

Trends & Developments in LLCs Limited Liability Companies

2006

Is an LLC Right for You? Limited Liability Companies

Publications

2010

Mergers & Acquisitions: Nuts & Bolts Ethics in M&A

2010

LLC or Inc.? Entity Selection for Small to Medium Sized Business Ethical Considerations

2010

Drafting Buy-Sell Agreements Drafting Buy-Sell Agreements

2010

Drafting LLC Agreements Drafting LLC Agreements

2010

Accounting 101 for Attorneys Ethics for Tax Professionals

2009

Limited Liability Companies Introduction to LLCs; Taxation of LLCs

2009

Series LLCs and Tax Issues Series LLCs and Tax Issues

2008

Limited Liability Companies (NBI: 2008) Introduction to LLCs; Taxation

2008

Taxaton of LLCs and LLPs Basic Tax Techniques

2008

Purchasing a Franchise: Questions for Franchisees Purchasing a Franchise: Questions for Franchisees

2007

Buying a Franchise Buying a Franchise

2007

Is Your Independent Contractor Really a W-2 Employee? Is Your Independent Contractor Really a W-2 Employee?

2006

Forming a Charitable Organization Forming a Charitable Organization

2006

Contracts: Getting the Deal You Think You're Getting Contracts: Getting the Deal You Think You're Getting

2005

Employment Law Overview Employment Law Overview

2003

Starting a Business with a Partner Starting a Business with a Partner

2003

Choice of Business Entity Choice of Business Entity (Part II)

2003

Choice of Business Entity Choice of Business Entity (Part I)

2003

Buy/Sell Provisions Buy/Sell Provisions

Languages

English

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