$ 395-450 per hour
About Marc
Biography
Marc E. Empey is a broadly experienced merger and acquisition attorney having completed more than 500 transactions covering 20 different states. Mr. Empey has provided counsel to individuals, families and publicly-held companies. Over the past 25 years Mr. Empey has been instrumental in obtaining difficult governmental approvals and successfully contracting with governmental agencies. He has made hundreds of appearances before numerous cities, counties and other governmental agencies and has assisted a number of public companies develop standardized multi-state agreements and checklists.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Business
34%
Mergers and Acquisitions
33%
Real Estate
33%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 9 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 13 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP
(760) 322-2107
Fax
1800 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262-7104
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Posted by Dirk | May 10, 2013 | Business
Long time Client with hundreds of successful deals completed working with Marc.
I met Marc across the table on a deal over 20 years ago. By the end of that transaction I had hired him to work on our transactions. As an aggressive acquirer, our firm closed over 1000 acquisitions over a 15 yr period and Marc was the attorney of record on the majority of them . He is bright, quick ...
Marc Edwin Empey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Marc is experienced and savvy, and has a problem-solving attitude that enhances the value of his work. If I ever become rich enough to buy a company, I'd hire Marc to be my lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Marc for my entire legal career. I worked for Marc for a number of years and find him to be an incredibly talented attorney. Later in my career, I have also had the opportunity to work with Marc on certain transactions where he has been opposing counsel. Marc was objective in negotiating terms and did not engage in any unnecessary posturing in reaching an agreement. Marc is an asset to his clients, his firm and the legal community."
"Marc Empey is one of the finest transactional attorneys with whom I've done business. One of my clients sold assets worth well into eight figures to Marc's client under complex circumstances. Aggressive advocacy and legal talent, complimented by poise and integrity typify Marc's brand of legal representation."
"Marc is an exceptional business and transactional attorney of the highest caliber. He handles complex matters with ease and is also a valuable counselor to his clients. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work and he is very pleasant to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life
2014
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2014
Southern California Top Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers, Corporate Counsel
2013
Top Lawyer, Fortune Magazine
2013
Clients Choice-Business, Avvo
2013
Featured Attorney, Avvo
2013
Southern California's Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Attorney, Inland Empire Magazine
N/A
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Managing Partner, Slovak Baron & Empey LLP
1984 - 1999
Partner, Best Best & Krieger
Associations
Desert Bar Association
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
$200 Million public company acquistion of private company
Education
N/A
UC Hastings COL
law
N/A
Univ of California at Los Angeles
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
N/A
UCR Extension
Real Estate Investing
Publications
2012
California Lawyer Magazine
Mergers and Aquisitions Roundtable
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers