Michael DePompei focuses on federal and state taxation of corporations, partnerships, and other business entities. He drafts agreements and formation documents for partnerships and limited liability companies and helps organizations secure tax-exempt status and avoid pitfalls such as unrelated business income tax. In addition, Mr. DePompei corresponds and negotiates with the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of businesses and individuals and drafts tax law opinions regarding the treatment of various taxpayer activities.Education J.D., Harvard Law School, 1999 B.A., University of Chicago, 1993 Bar Admissions Texas, 2000 Representative Experience Draft agreements and formation documents for business entities such as partnerships and limited liability companies. Assist tax-exempt organizations secure exempt status and avoid pitfalls such as unrelated business income tax. Correspond and negotiate with the Internal Revenue Service on behalf of business and individual taxpayers. Draft tax law opinions regarding the tax treatment of various taxpayer activities. Advise real estate investment trusts on how to conduct operations and arrange affairs without losing REIT status. Research various federal and state tax law issues.Press ReleaseLocke Lord Bissell & Liddell Elevates 14 Associates to Partners in Texas Offices 12/27/2007 Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Professional Affiliations Member, State Bar of Texas, Section of Taxation Member, Dallas Bar Association. |