MIKE P. BURNS | PARTNER
Michael P. Burns, J.D., LL.M.
PARTNER
Mike.Burns@brownandstreza.com
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PARALEGAL
John Kelly
RELATED PRACTICES
BIO
Michael Burns is a corporate and real estate attorney who represents public and private entities seeking legal counsel on their business and financial objectives. His corporate practice consists of entity selection and formation, securities and employment arrangements, preparation of letters of intent, purchase and sale of businesses, and general corporate representation.
In the area of real estate, Michael represents builders, developers, and investors in the leasing, purchase, sale, and development of commercial real property.
Michael counsels individuals and entities on the federal income tax impact of corporate and real estate transactions, including advising on the tax effect of mergers and acquisitions, partnership allocations, and IRC §1031 exchange requirements. He advocates on behalf of clients in front of the IRS, California Franchise Tax Board, and State Board of Equalization.
Michael earned both his Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) and his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law. He also has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of the Pacific.
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND | PUBLICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Brown & Streza LLP, Irvine, California
Partner, 2022-Present
Attorney, 2017-2022
Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith LLP, San Diego, California: Attorney, 2015-2017
Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm & Waldron, LLP, Irvine, California: Attorney, 2014-2015
Varner & Brandt LLP, Riverside, California: Attorney, 2011-2014
Brown, Hall, Shore & McKinley: Associate, 2009-2010
LL.M., Taxation, University of San Diego School of Law, 2009
Juris Doctor, University of San Diego School of Law, 2008
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of the Pacific, 2005
PUBLICATIONS
California Tax Lawyer, Spring 2014
“Proposed Guidance Under Internal Revenue Code Section 717 Relating to Disguised Sales of Property”
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Upland Chamber of Commerce: Former Member of the Board of Directors
State Bar of California: Member
American Bar Association: Member
Orange County Bar Association: Member
Business Law Section, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies Standing Committee: Former Member