GARY SCHWARCZ was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1981 and the New York State Bar in 1982. He is a graduate of Wayne State University (B.A. Accounting, High Distinction, 1978), University of Michigan Law School (J.D., Cum laude, 1981) and New York University Law School (LL.M. Taxation, 1982).
He speaks regularly to numerous professional organizations, including the Michigan Association of CPA's (MACPA). He is currently on the MACPA Management Information Show Task Force.
Mr. Schwarcz has written numerous articles including: Schwarcz and Sherbin, "The Limited Liability Company: A New Entity for Michigan Businesses?", 71 Michigan Bar Journal 650 (July 1992); Schwarcz and Acker, "The Michigan Limited Liability Company: House Bill 4902 for Michigan Businesses," Vol. XVIII Michigan Tax Lawyer 20 (4th Quarter 1992); Schwarcz and Acker, "The Michigan Limited Liability Company: New Opportunities for Michigan Businesses," Vol. 20, No. 3, Michigan Real Property Review 109 (Fall 1993); and Schwarcz, "Family Limited Liability Companies as an Estate Planning Tool," Vol. XXI Michigan Tax Lawyer 17 (1st Quarter 1995).
Mr. Schwarcz is a member of the Michigan State Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He is an acknowledged authority on the Michigan Limited Liability Company Act. Mr. Schwarcz is a past Chairperson of the Michigan State Bar Association Partnership Tax Committee.
Prior to joining Couzens, Lansky, he was with Maroko and Landau, P.C. of Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Mr. Schwarcz concentrates his practice in the areas of business planning, estate planning and taxation.
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Acquired: 1982
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39395 W 12 Mile Rd Ste 200, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331-2968
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Posted by Doug | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Gary has been a tremendous help to our investment group in the LLC setup and structure. He has also been an used as an advisor in our Public Accounting Firm and assisted us in Partnership Tax Law/Compliance/Tax Return preparation. He has a very strong skill set relative to Partnership/LLC Taxation ...
Posted by Cheryl | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I've worked with many attorneys during multiple business and real estate dealings with other companies, and I've ALWAYS been glad Gary Schwarcz was on MY side. I've never seen a better business and real estate negotiator. He is tough when necessary, and sincerely sensitive when that is required to...
Posted by Dan | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Schwarcz was extremely helpful to my wife and I in setting up a family trust. We were not at all familiar with the process and he spent the time to patiently walk us through all the decisions that we needed to make and the process to move forward. He took care of all of the details and made the p...
"Gary is very knowledgeable about complicated business and tax matters, and is well prepared to suggest helpful alternative plans and to get business - taxation - organizational matters accomplished in the best interest of his clients. Robert L. Hindelang, MBA, CPA, Attorney (The Attorney-CPA Bow Tie Guy)."
"Gary and I have worked together on certain business transactions and because of my trust in his expertise, my office has also referred a number of matters to Gary for his abilities in business, tax, and estate planning areas. He is a professional and incredibly thorough in considering all facets of a particular transaction and project. I continue to utilize Gary's knowledge and experience in all areas of business, tax, and corporate matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is knowledgeable, goal-oriented, and efficient. He is the first call I make when a tax issue arises for a client."
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2016 Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2009 - Present
Attorney, Couzens, Lansky, Fealk, Ellis, Roeder, & Lazar, P.C.
1995 - 2009
Partner, Maroko & Landau, PC
1997 - 1999
State Bar of MichiganChairman
1993 - 2017
State Bar of MichiganMember
1982
LL.M - Master of Laws
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995
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