Atty. Michael D. Foster
Michael Foster counsels clients on a wide range of matters related to domestic and international tax planning, estate planning and commercial law. His clients include business enterprises in the fields of media and entertainment, sports, technology, e-commerce, real estate and other privately-held businesses in a variety of industries.
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Michael D. Foster is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, international tax, and estate tax. Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1981) and Wayne State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Foster counsels clients on a wide range of matters related to domestic and international tax planning, estate planning and commercial law
- His clients include business enterprises in the fields of media and entertainment, sports, technology, e-commerce, real estate and other privately-held businesses in a variety of industries
- He advises nonprofit and charitable organizations on tax and other legal matters
- His clients also include executives, entrepreneurs, family offices, investors, entertainers, authors, athletes and high-net-worth individuals
- He has experience advising and structuring start-up companies in film and television production, music, technology, e-commerce, real estate development, branding, licensing, and international trade
- He has wide-ranging experience handling inbound and outbound international tax planning for business enterprises and individuals
- Concentrations • Domestic and international income tax planning • Domestic and international estate planning • Individual, partnership, and corporate taxation • Tax controversies and litigation • Tax-exempt organizations • Business transactions and commercial law • Start-up businesses Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Tax Law, 2016-2025 • Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2006-2007, 2010-2018 • Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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