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Updated: May 13th, 2022 | Detroit | Lawyer List M | Kerr Russell and Weber PLC | Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities Law, Taxation,
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Address: 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 2500, detroit, MI, 48226
Law Firm: Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC
Phone: 313-961-0200
Fax: 313-961-0388
Email:
Website: https://www.kerr-russell.com/
| Title | Of Counsel |
| First Year of Call | |
| Areas of Practice | Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities Law, Taxation |
| Description | Michael D. Gibson has more than 39 years of experience in all aspects of business and corporate law. He is a Certified Public Accountant as well as an attorney.BioMichael represents commercial business enterprises in a range of industries, including auto suppliers, logistic companies, healthcare entities and construction contractors. He provides assistance with corporate agreements (shareholder, franchise, consulting, confidentiality, non-compete, employment, sales representative, severance, termination, sales terms and conditions); banking related documents; leases and purchases of real estate; joint ventures; entity formation; bylaws; corporate governance issues; license and operating agreements; securities law and SEC filings. Michael represents U.S.-based businesses as well as many entities headquartered in Europe and ChinaA particular strength of Michael’s practice is in the area of corporate mergers and acquisitions, including mergers with publicly traded companies, reverse mergers into public corporations, PIPE transactions, management buyouts of divisions and subsidiaries of private and public companies, the sale and purchase of family owned entities and purchase and sale of troubled companies in workout situations. His work on these projects includes entity structure, drafting of all pertinent documents, legal due diligence, securities filings and consultation with clients as to strategy and negotiations. Michael also works closely with individuals and corporate clients in the estate and family planning context. This includes analysis and consultation regarding usage of wills, trusts, family limited partnerships, family LLCs, gifting, charitable foundations and trusts, corporate transition planning and structuring, insurance trusts, life insurance, annuities, self-canceling installment notes, and discussions with families and corporations on the practical aspects of financial tools.Michael was named a Michigan Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters.Insights Insights & News NewsNovember 16, 2020 22 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized as DBusiness 2021 Top Lawyers A total of 22 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named as DBusiness Magazine 2021 Top Lawyers. The attorneys are selected through a peer review process. DBusiness polled more than 18,000 attorneys across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties. March 17, 2020 Coronavirus/COVID-19 Business Continuity: A Message to Our Community, Clients and Friends Kerr Russell is committed to its community, clients and people. As the world navigates through the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to assure you that Kerr Russell is committed to supporting our community, clients and people as effectively as we have through every other crisis our Nation has encountered over our firm’s nearly 150-year history. Our firm is fully operational: We have made sure that our lawyers and staff are able to safely and effectively serve our clients’ needs and continue operations on an uninterrupted basis. Most of our people November 15, 2019 19 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized as DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2020 A total of 19 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named as dBusiness Magazine 2020 Top Lawyers. The attorneys are selected through a peer review process. dBusiness polled 19,000 attorneys across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties. May 9, 2019 Kerr Russell Attorneys Advise Peterson in Sale to MiddleGround Capital Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive legal adviser to Peterson American Corporation (PAC) in its sale to MiddleGround Capital (MiddleGround). March 29, 2018 Detroit Public Television’s PBSNewsHour and Nightly Business Report to be sponsored by Kerr Russell Kerr Russell is pleased to support Detroit Public Television, and, beginning April 2, the following spot will air during PBS NewsHour (weekdays, 6-7 pm) and the Nightly Business Report (weekdays, 7-7:30 pm). View the spot here. February 26, 2018 Kerr Russell’s latest ad Driven By Results debuts in Crain’s M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week Kerr Russell’s latest ad Driven By Results debuts in Crain’s M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week. The ad emphasizes the firm’s 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. We understand the region. We know what moves Michigan. We are committed to the community. February 14, 2018 Kerr Russell lunch and learn with Sterling Insurance Group Kerr Russell hosted a lunch and learn on February 14 with Brandon Horrocks (certified risk architect), Joan Giffels, and team from Sterling Insurance Group. They facilitated a robust dialogue about assessing and mitigating client risk as well as rep and warranty issues. January 26, 2018 Download Kerr Russell’s updated firm brochure and overview of services Kerr Russell is proud of Detroit. We are proud to have had a seat at the table here since 1874. Our exceptional attorneys understand the unique challenges facing business leaders. Our legal solutions are prompt, accurate, economical, and focused around your needs in every area. We know Michigan business like the back of our hands. December 18, 2017 Kerr Russell team makes holiday donations to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor, and Children’s Hospital of Michigan One of our traditions here at Kerr Russell is to hold a holiday raffle to benefit three local charities as well as to conduct a toy drive for local children. This year’s raffle (many of the beautiful and festive prizes picture here) raised a record total of $3,450 which will be divided equally among three organizations: Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc., and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor. November 30, 2017 Merry and bright … Kerr Russell welcomes the holiday season It’s a time to celebrate, reflect and remember. However you mark the holidays, we hope your days are filled with warmth and thankfulness, good times, and endless cheer. As another year draws to a close, we at Kerr Russell are grateful to you. You give purpose to our work and add meaning to our relationships. Your trust is a cherished gift. Enjoy these images as we get our offices ready to celebrate the holiday season. Design by Mandy Lark of Lark Interior Design. November 30, 2017 Kerr Russell, Boulevard Investment lunch and learn Kerr Russell hosted Royal Oak’s Boulevard Investment Banking at our Detroit office for a lunch-and-learn event on Thursday, November 30. From Boulevard’s website: Boulevard is a boutique, investment banking and private investment firm focused on working with owners, operators, and businesses active in the middle market. November 17, 2017 Detroit Legal News covers Detroit Chinese Business Association recognition of Kerr Russell, and Jim Cambridge on ChinaDaily.com (Michigan trade group spurs China-US ties) The Detroit Legal News covers Kerr Russell’s recognition as Sponsor of the Year by the Detroit Chinese Business Association. November 16, 2017 Culture of Connection – new Kerr Russell ad to appear in Michigan Lawyers Weekly and dbusiness Kerr Russell introduces the second ad in the new Est. in Detroit 1874 series: A culture of connection. The piece emphasizes the firm’s 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. We are relationship focused. We know our people and our clients are the lifeblood of our firm. November 11, 2017 Detroit Free Press features Detroit Chinese Business Association US/China Auto Expo, Kerr Russell Great coverage from the Detroit Free Press of the Detroit Chinese Business Association US/China Auto Expo – excerpt from the article (which can be found in its entirety here) follows: DCBA, meanwhile, had a busy week hosting the 2017 USA China Auto Expo & Forum in Dearborn with more than 20 major Chinese auto suppliers on hand. November 3, 2017 Kerr Russell launches new advertising in upcoming issues of dbusiness and Crain’s Detroit With this month’s issue of dbusiness, focused on Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, Kerr Russell launches its new brand advertising with A Track Record of Results. Working with Identity Public Relations and Marketing, Kerr Russell’s marketing team developed the creative to emphasize the firm’s longstanding place in Detroit’s legal and business history. November 1, 2017 Kerr Russell ranked in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 17 practice areas U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the Best Law Firms rankings. October 21, 2017 Mike Gibson and Jim Case, members, play in US/China Auto Cup golf classic in Shanghai Mike Gibson and Jim Case, members, played in the US/China Auto Cup golf classic in Shanghai October 21 and 22, and Team USA ended up winning the cup! Congrats! Looking good, gentlemen! October 13, 2017 Kerr Russell Fun Fact: Father of Mike Gibson once featured in a Chrysler Dodge Dart advertisement Kerr Russell Fun Fact – the father of Mike Gibson, member, was not only featured on the cover of Automotive Industries magazine but in the ad for Chrysler’s Compact Dodge Dart. September 19, 2017 Kerr Russell team places second and scores longest drive at Detroit Chinese Business Association golf outing At the 22nd Annual Detroit Chinese Business Association (DCBA) International Golf Opening at Indianwood Golf and Country Club, our attorneys experienced a great afternoon of golfing and kinship, plus a wonderful dinner with opening remarks by Executive Office, Oakland County, Michigan’s Deputy Executive Matthew Gibb. January 15, 2017 Kerr Russell receives consecutive awards from The M&A Advisor: John Gatti and Mike Gibson receive 2016 Materials Deal of the Year Award Kerr Russell is pleased to have been recognized again by the M&A Advisor who today announced that Kerr Russell was among the winners of the 11th Annual Turnaround Awards. November 6, 2016 Kerr, Russell, Rich Buslepp and Michael D. Gibson receive Materials Deal of the Year Award from The M&A Advisor KR was recently awarded 2015 Materials Deal of the Year by The M&A Advisor for its Representation of Zhongli Corporation in connection with the its acquisition of Stern Rubber Company. Zhongli Corporation was principally represented by KR members Mike Gibson and Rich Buslepp. November 1, 2016 Kerr Russell Attorneys Named 2016 Super Lawyers Kerr Russell attorneys have been named SuperLawyers for 2016, two have been named to the Michigan Top 100 and four have been named as Rising Stars. August 10, 2016 Kerr Russell, John D. Gatti and Michael D. Gibson named finalists by M&A Advisor for Restructuring Deal of the year Award. Kerr, Russell, John D. Gatti and Michael D. Gibson have been named finalists for M&A Advisor’s Restructuring Deal of the Year (Under $100MM) Award for their work in the 363 Sale of Quantum Technologies. February 10, 2016 Kerr Russell, Richard C. Buslepp and Michael D. Gibson receive M&A Advisor Award The acquisition of Stern Rubber by Shanghai Zhongli has been named as a finalist by the M&A Advisor for the 8th Annual International M&A Awards. |
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