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Miguel is an attorney with an MBA who acts as outside strategic counsel for a variety of privately-held companies, entrepreneurs, investor groups, family offices, and franchisors in business and real estate transactions. He is licensed to practice law in California (since 2009) and in Arizona (since 2010).
Miguel’s typical clients are middle market and entrepreneurial businesses operating in real estate, financial services, healthcare, insurance, technology, beauty product, and food services industries, among others.
Miguel has closed numerous commercial transactions that have served as the foundation for entrepreneurial businesses and upstart business owners. As a licensed California Real Estate Broker, Miguel routinely counsels individuals and entities through acquisition, leasing and sale of commercial, residential and investment properties. He also has extensive experience representing real estate professionals (brokers and salespersons), banks and corresponding lenders, title companies, trustees and loan servicers in transactional and litigation matters.
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Acquired: 2010
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State: California
Acquired: 2009
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4 Park Plaza, Suite 1100, Irvine, CA, 92614
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Posted by Darren | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Miguel assisted me preparing an easement to allow me to sell my primary residence without issue. I also regularly call Miguel for corporate matters associated with the running of my mortgage brokerage business and real estate firm. Miguel is wonderful to deal with – responsive and his advice is alway...
Posted by Charles | December 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I am a commercial real estate broker, and I have worked with Miguel on numerous commercial real estate deals. I have also referred Miguel to my clients who have worked with him with great success for commercial lease and purchase/sale agreements. He is a very personable attorney with extensive expe...
Posted by Dan | December 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Miguel prepared my business’ incorporation documentation and corporate formalities with the state of California. He has stayed on as corporate counsel for my business reviewing contracts, assisting with employment issues, and the occasional insurance issue or legal demand. Miguel is a great go-to at...
Posted by Deborah | December 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I hired Miguel to assist us in a contract dispute stemming from the remodel of our primary residence. After receiving a high five figure demand from the contractor’s attorney, we sought Miguel’s counsel. Miguel walked us through the various problems, deficiencies and defects with the ...
Posted by Sara | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Mr. Prietto because I was in negotiations for the purchase of an ongoing business in south Orange County. Mr. Prietto handled the deal in its entirety on my behalf, and assisted every step of the way. Using his network, I was able to build out my team with other trusted professionals. N...
"My firm and I have had the great pleasure of working with Miguel on a number of matters relating to business valuations. Miguel is an excellent transaction attorney. He is knowledgeable, proficient, professional and of the highest character. I highly recommend Miguel."
"I have known Miguel for several years and find him to have the highest of ethics and integrity, as well as a great legal mind. I highly recommend him."
"Miguel is a knowledgeable and dedicated corporate transactional attorney who is highly proficient in business mergers and acquisitions, real estate dealings, and commercial contract review and enforcement. I know him to be professional and ethical, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my own family members and clients. I firmly endorse Miguel."
"Miguel combines his educational background and litigation and transactional work experiences to provide strategic legal action plans for his clients. With his "business -first" approach, Miguel can accommodate business of all sizes and help his clients navigate through complex legal issues while allowing the client to maintain its business without interruption."
"Mr. Prietto is very knowledgeable, personable, capable, ethical and professional. He’s dedicated to learning his client’s businesses inside and out and as a result, provides immediate value and perspective"
"Mr. Prietto is diligent and persistent and personable. I have known Mr. Prietto for years. Mr. Prietto's educational background and professional background are incredibly diverse, which inform and enrich his counsel. I refer family and friends to Mr. Prietto for their business law and litigation needs. I fully endorse Mr. Prietto."
"I endorse this lawyer. Miguel is an efficient and effective lawyer that achieves his clients' goals. I would recommend meeting with him if you have any business/litigation questions."
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2020
SuperLawyer Business/Corporate Law, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017 - Present
Founding Attorney, Prietto Law, Inc.
2014 - 2017
Business Attorney, Archer Norris, PLC
2010 - 2014
Commercial Litigation Attorney, Wolfe & Wyman, LLP
2013 - Present
Orange County Bar FoundationPast President, Associate Board
2012 - Present
Orange County Hispanic Bar AssociationBoard Member (Past) & Member (Current)
2012 - Present
Orange County Bar FoundationSociety of Fellows
2010 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Violation Type Reduced
Summary Dismissal of All Allegations Against Client
2008
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2008
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2003
BS - Bachelor of Science
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Law School Recruitment for the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
2017
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