Michael Bernard Rover

Michael Bernard Rover

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 30 years

Real estate Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate

P.O. Box 13390, Palm Desert, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 15 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation

P.O. Box 13390, Palm Desert, CA, 92255

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Michael Bernard Rover's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kristie | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

President, The Thumbprint Project Foundation

Mr.Rover is truly one of the best lawyers I’ve worked with. He has all the qualities that a great lawyer exhibits that separates him from others. He is professional, dedicated, and passionate about doing his job and doing it well. His communication is timely and his rapport and guidance is outstandin...g. Mr. Rover’s depth of knowledge and work ethic makes the legal process experience an enjoyable one. He gets results, done right, the first time. I highly recommend Mr. Rover!

Posted by Vincent | June 3, 2010

Legal services satisfaction survey

Mike is an excellent resource for me in my real estate development and construction businesses. He has been instrumental in business entity formation to protect me and my family's intertests; in the drafting of real property purchase agreements; with due diligence and feasibility; in title review; w...ith toxic remediation issues; with equity partners and bank financing; in subcontract template creation and negotiating subcontractor (and their legal counsels' and insurance companies')-requested modifications; with licensing, insurance and bonding; SB-800 (the right-to-repair law) compliance and litigation; governmental regulations interpretation and appropriate response (i.e. - drafting development agreements, interceding for entitlements/land use issues and governing agencies delays, stormwater/erosion control compliance, wind/dust control, nuisance abatement, etc.); and project default/trustee's sale/bank foreclosure workout issues.

Posted by John | March 24, 2010

Mike Rover-Rating

Mike Rover has been the attorney for myself and my company for approximately twelve years. Over that time, Mike has handled incorporations, contract and payment disputes with subcontractors, investor agreements, and construction lender matters with banks. As a single family home builder, I require an... attorney with a broadbased and updated knowledge of the various potential matters that may arise in the course of my business. Mike possesses this knowledge and experience. Mike responds to my questions promptly and in an informative manner. Most important, Mike is trustworthy and understands my concerns with regards to a specific matter or with my business in general. Overall, I strongly recommend Mike Rover.

Posted by Doug | March 23, 2010

Look no further

Mike Rover and his firm are the best all around law firm group I have had the pleasure of employing. Mike is very personable, knowledgable and professional giving his clients the immediate feeling of security and confidence. Mike's experience in real estate as a R E Broker and attorney makes Mike t...he best choice for any large firm or individual real estate transactions. I would highly recommend Mike Roover and his firm for any legal assistance.

Posted by Brad | March 23, 2010

Repsonsive, Comprehensive & Effective

Rover Law Firm is currently handling several real estate matters for my business. I have used other firms in the past and have not been impressed with the attention or effectiveness given to my files. Rover Law is a pleasant exception of friendly staff and competent counsel that has resulted is cl...osure to legal matters in an efficient manner. I would highly recommend this firm to friends and family. Naturally, that is the highest referral I can submit. Respectfully, Brad Hughes

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Michael Bernard Rover's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Hill

Business lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a very talented attorney who will provide you with the highest quality of representation available."

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Amir Afsar

Construction and development lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work and believe him to be a great asset to the community."

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Christa Hill

Business lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I think that Mr. Rover is an excellent attorney. His work is exemplary and is immediately responsive to client inquiries. I have found his staff to be very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend Mr. Rover for any issues that you have relating to business or corporate law."

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Robert Gilliland

Construction and development lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mike Rover is a man of high moral character and an excellent attorney. I recommend him without hesitation to prospective clients."

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Vincent Whittaker

Business lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike for years and find him to be a very capable attorney."

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Robert Stempler

Construction and development lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work and he is very nice to work with."

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Michael Hill

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Martin Lax

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Amir Afsar

Business lawyer

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Christa Hill

Family lawyer

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Robert Gilliland

Litigation lawyer

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Donald Griffith

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Stempler

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Stephen Armstrong

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Certificate of Appreciation for Alternate Dispute Resolution, Riverside County Superior Court

2010

Certificate of Appreciation for Mediation Coordinator, Riverside County Superior Court

2008

Knight Commander, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

2008

Certificate of Recognition, California State Senator Jim Battin

2006

Certificate of Recognition, California State Senator Jim Battin

1995

American Jurispudence Award - Trial Advocacy, Thompson West Publishing

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Rover Armstrong, APC

1995 - 1997

Attorney, Guralnick & Gilliland, LLP

1990 - 1992

General Manager, Rover Insulation & Acoustic, Inc.

1988 - 1990

Superintendent, J.M. Peters Co.

Associations

2005 - Present

H.N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation

Board of Directors

1995 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1995 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Desert Contractors' Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Desert Bar Association

President

2004 - 2015

Desert Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2003 - 2008

Desert Contractors' Association

Board of Directors

1997 - 2004

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

$5 million Rancho Mirage, California Medical Research Building Real Estate Transaction

Successfully closed escrow.

$6 million Tax-Exempt Bond Financing

Succuessfully closed.

$2.5 million Elko, Nevada Hotel Refinance

Successfully closed escrow.

$6 million Troy, Michigan Insurance Intermediary Regional HQ Office Building Real Estate Transaction

Successfully closed escrow.

$18 million Tuscon, Arizona Major Insurance Company Regional HQ Office Building Real Estate Transaction

Successfully closed escrow

$27 million Atlanta, Georgia North American HQ Office Building Real Estate Transaction

Successfully closed escrow

$13 million Centennial, Colorado Research and Development Facility Real Estate Transaction

Successfully closed escrow

$16 million Dearborn, Michigan Office Building Real Estate Transaction

Successfully closed escrow

$7 million San Jose Medical Facility Real Estate Transaction

Successfully closed esrow

$11 million Troy, Michigan Tool Manufacturing Facility Real Estate Transaction

Successfully closed escrow

$13 million Tuscaloosa, Alabama Manufacturing/Office Facility Real Estate Transaction

Successfuly closed escrow

$16 million Sacramento, California Medical Building Real Estate Transaction

Successfully closed escrow.

$31 million Coachella, California Vacant Land Transaction

Successfully closed escrow

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Education

1995

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Keys to Business Success

Building Your Business Dream Team

2008

Using California Mechanic's Lien Law

Construction Law

2008

Mechanic's Liens - Especially Now

Construction Law

2007

Non-Profits 101

Non-Profit Organization Law

2007

How to Win in Small Claims Court

Litigation Strategy

2007

How to Avoid Lawyers

Contract Administration/Preventative Law

2007

Contract Review

Contract Terms and Conditions

2006

Immigration Law & Your Business - Know the System

Business Law

2005

Construction Contracts & Collections

Contract Negotiation and Administration

2004

New Developments in the Law

Legal Developments Update

2004

Business Entities & Employee Benefits

Business Entity Selection

2003

How to Win an Employment Case in Small Claims Court

Litigation Strategy

2002

Construction Contracts & Stop Notices

Construction Law

2001

Employee Leasing - Pros & Cons

Employee Leasing Issues

Publications

2005

The Desert Contractor Home Improvement Contracts

2004

The Desert Contractor Mandatory Electrician Certification Starts . . .

2004

The Desert Contractor Buy Local, Hire Local - What's In It For Me?

2004

The Desert Contractor Legislative Update

2003

The Desert Contractor Legal Update - Notices of Completion

2003

The Desert Contractor SB800 - The "Right To Repair" Law

2002

The Desert Contractor Electronic Smoking Guns

2002

The Desert Contractor Does "Paid In Full" Mean "Paid In Full?"

2002

The Desert Contractor Contracting In Indian Country

2002

The Desert Contractor Killer Contractor Clauses

2002

The Desert Contractor Business Partnership - Is It For You?

2001

The Desert Contractor Are There Benefits to Incorporating in Nevada?

2000

The Desert Contractor Stop That Money - Using Stop Notices to Get Paid

Languages

English

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