Martin Alexander Sabarsky

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Martin Alexander Sabarsky

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 30 years

Business Lawyer at Solana Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation ... +7 more

201 N. Rios Ave., Solana Beach, CA

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About Martin

Biography

Buy-side, sell-side, all amounts. More than $50MM in M&A transactions to date.

High-quality, responsive legal services at an affordable price -- this is our goal at K&S LLP.

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Business 25%

General business law advice, contracts, resolution of business disputes

28 years | 500 cases

25%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

Employment Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Purchase Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Stock Option Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, Financing Agreements

28 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Formation of new LLCs, corporations, and partnerships. Assist clients with choice of entity process. Most filings in Delaware and California.

28 years | 10 cases

10%
Life Sciences and Biotechnology 10%

Formation of new LLCs & corporations. Contracts (CDAs/NDAs, MTAs, consulting agreements, employment agreement, collaboration agreements, license agreements)

28 years | 10 cases

10%
Mergers and Acquisitions 10%

Purchasing or selling a business or divisions of a business, including both stock/equity acquisitions as well as asset acquisitions; significant experience representing both sellers and buyers

28 years | 20 cases

10%
Employment and Labor 5%

26 years | 10 cases

5%
Estate Planning 5%

9 years | 2 cases

5%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 5%

28 years | 10 cases

5%
Real Estate 3%

28 years | 10 cases

3%
Partnership 2%

28 years | 10 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 490-690 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2019

Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kirkpatrick & Sabarsky LLP

201 N. Rios Ave., Solana Beach, CA, 92075

kirkpatricksabarsky.com

Online Presence

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Martin Alexander Sabarsky's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Megan | January 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Trusted legal guidance for my business

I worked with Martin Sabarsky during a challenging client dispute that had real implications for my business. From the start, he brought clarity and a steady approach to the situation. He took the time to understand the details and the pressures involved, then offered guidance that was practical and ...protective. I appreciated how direct he was while still working toward a resolution that avoided unnecessary escalation. His advice helped me reach a strong outcome and move forward with confidence. Since that initial situation, I’ve continued working with him to review all of my business contracts. He’s consistently responsive and provides excellent advice. Having someone I trust to guide me on legal matters has been invaluable, and I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2020 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Insightful, Pragmatic, and Helpful Consultation

Contacted Martin Sabarsky for a consult regarding a difficult LLC dissolution. He was very helpful and direct, with pragmatic advice. My dissolution is currently in process, and now I feel like I can relax a little more if it goes south, knowing that I can call Martin. Thank you.

Martin Sabarsky

Replied last July 02, 2020

Often a consultation can help our firm's clients assess what the "big" issues are and what the "smaller" issues are, without needing to incur significant expense. We like it when we can give clients better peace of mind to oversee their business matters knowing that we will be there to support them when they need help.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions

Diligent and dedicated M&A lawyer

Martin was extremely supportive and responsive during the negotiation and closing of our sale transaction. Being in different time zones, sometimes I was surprised at how late or early he would be up working on our files to ensure that we stay on our target timeline for closing. He identified sever...al key issues in our purchase and sale agreement that resulted in a better deal for us. He was always available to chat, and was able to clearly explain all the intricacies of the legal language being used in all our documents. He was great to work with. I would definitely use him again for any future M&A deal I might be involved in.

Posted by Dane | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions

Valuable counsel and excellent service

When I needed an attorney to help me with a business acquisition, Martin checked all the right boxes. He helped me understand my risks and negotiate a better deal. He was able to explain complex issues clearly and plainly. He was friendly and easy to work with, always responsive to my needs. He provi...ded guidance when I asked for it and took direction when I gave it. Some attorneys can make it feel like they're doing you a favor by working on your case, but Martin provided excellent service at every turn. I was extremely happy with the outcome of my case and have continued to turn to Martin for advice on several matters related to my new business.

Martin Sabarsky

Replied last November 29, 2021

Our firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), so we were thrilled that our client was pleased not just with the result (a successful acquisition), but also with the process.

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Martin Alexander Sabarsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Doland

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although new to Avvo, it is immediately obvious that the answers of Mr. Sabarsky are accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Steven Levitsky

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Martin Sabarsky is an extremely capable, incisive, and knowledgeable attorney with an superb understanding of securities law."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Top Contributor, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Top 100 people in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2017 (#70), Biofuels Digest

1995

Magna cum laude, Harvard Law School

1992

Magna cum laude, Brown University

1992

Phi Beta Kappa, Rhode Island Alpha of Phi Beta Kappa

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Kirkpatrick & Sabarsky LLP

2008 - 2018

CEO/CFO, Cellana LLC

2000 - 2008

Sr. Director/VP, Corporate Development & Compliance, Diversa Corporation

1999 - 2000

Investment Banking Associate, Bear, Stearns & Co, Inc.

1995 - 1999

Associate, Latham & Watkins, LLP

Associations

2015 - 2016

Algae Biomass Organization

President and Chairman of the Board

Sample of Legal Cases

Sell-side M&A

Successful closing in fewer than 90 days after engagement

Buy-Side M&A

Successful closing in fewer than 90 days after engagement

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Education

2006

Rady School of Management at UC San Diego

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1995

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Brown University

A.B. Biology & Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Algae Biomass Summit

Financing of Algae-Based Companies and Projects

Publications

2010

1998

Practicing Law Institute (PLI) Tax-Free and Partially Tax-Free Acquisitive Reorganizations--Selected Topics

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Martin earned significant contribution points in 2019.

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