Michael David Karsch

Michael David Karsch

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 40 years

Mergers and acquisitions Lawyer at Boca Raton, FL
Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

1801 N. Military Trail, Suite 203, Boca Raton, FL

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions 50%

Participated in hundreds of acquisitions and financing transactions, from multi-billion transactions to start-up. Clients have ranged from some of America’s leading companies to local entrepreneurs in a broad range of businesses including, technology, digital media, Internet-based products, software, consulting services, financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. Represented buyers, sellers, issuers, investors and lenders

41 years

50%
Real Estate 20%

Represent many clients in the negotiation, structuring and documenting of real estate asset transactions, primarily in connection with shopping centers and office buildings. Also works with developer clients in connection with the acquisition, finance and development of large tracts of real estate.

24 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

Represent businesses and individuals in drafting, negotiating and reviewing all types of business agreements, including purchase agreements partnership/shareholder/operating agreements, employment and compensation agreements and any other business type agreement.

41 years

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

The firm regularly advises parties in connection with the structuring of their business entities including establishing corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and other business arrangements, maintaining corporate records, advising on corporate governance, issuance of stock, and preparing shareholder and limited partnership agreements.

41 years

10%
Debt and Lending Agreements 10%

Primarily represent borrowers in all types of secured and unsecured financing transactions.

41 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Currently Registered

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Location

DarrowEvevett LLC

1801 N. Military Trail, Suite 203, Boca Raton, FL, 33431

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Michael David Karsch's Reviews

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Posted by Craig | April 08, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation

A great lawyer and a great guy to work with.

Michael Karsch helped my business partner and me with the formation of our new LLC. He guided us through many of the steps with great skill. I highly recommend him.

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Michael David Karsch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evan Ostfeld

Business lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Have known Michael for many referrals. He is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney in his field. As such, he has proven to be an excellent resource for my practice when the need arise. Have and shall continue to refer cases to his law firm! an excellent resource to I endorse this lawyer."

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Melody Cobbe

Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an excellent and intelligent lawyer with whom I have had the pleasure of working with on many transactions. He strives to get the deal done and thinks outside the box in order to do so. I would not hesitate to refer Mike to any of my clients as well as anyone else who many need his assistance."

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Adam Palmer

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael Karsch for many years, both personally and professionally. Michael combines a strong business sense with creative legal strategies to obtain top notch results for his clients."

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Elias Dsouza

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.

Admonishment issued in FL, 2007

updated on 11/21/2010

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner, DarrowEverett LLP

2015 - 2024

Member, Lorium Law (formerly Rice Pugatch Robinson Storfer & Cohen, PLLC)

2012 - 2015

Partner, Belson Karsch, LLC

2007 - 2011

Partner, Karsch Law Firm

2001 - 2007

Partner, Sachs Sax Klein

1998 - 2000

Partner, Broad & Cassel

1990 - 1996

Partner, Bachner Tally Polevoy & Misher

1986 - 1990

Associate, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

1985 - 1986

Associate, Vinson & Elkins

Associations

2014 - Present

South Palm Beach Bar Association

Co-chair Corporate and Securities Committee

2014 - 2016

The Wharton School Club of South Florida

President

Education

1985

University of Pennsylvania Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

BS Economics

Speaking Engagements

2013

Florida Brownfields Conference Transit Oriented Development

2013

ASCE Tri-County Workshop (State of South Florida's Infrastructure)

Transit Oriented Development

Languages

English

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