Michael Boreale
Attorney at Law
Arizona
AZ
"Mike, did a good job helping me form my Arizona LLC"
About
His background is varied and includes business, labor and employment, contracts, immigration, and customs law. Michael is a graduate of the University of Arizona - James E. Rogers College of Law. He is also a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a B.A. degree in… read more government and international studies.
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"I liked everything about working with Mike. He was knowledgeable, professional, responsive, communicative, and provided me with just what I needed."
"Mike, did a good job helping me form my Arizona LLC"
"Michael was honest and straight forward from the first conversation."
Work History
Boreale Law, PLC
Principal Attorney
Oct 2012 - Present
Boreale Law, PLC brings high-quality legal advice to small and medium-sized companies. As an innovative leader in a la carte and fixed price legal services, Boreale Law can be your partner in smart business growth. With expertise in business, government, employment, and international law, Boreale Law is Southern Arizona's law firm of choice for small businesses. We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive, and fairly-priced. Boreale Law - Let us help you find your way.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Agency Counsel
May 2007 - Oct 2012
Expert knowledge of Federal laws and regulations;
Assisted senior agency management in the development of local and nationwide policies and procedures;
Reviewed and revised agency contracts – including inter-agency agreements, indemnification agreements with private and public entities, and right-of-entry agreements on public and private lands;
Analyzed international trade, tariff, and classification matters; reviewed and recommended action on fines, penalties, and forfeitures;
Counseled agency management on sensitive disciplinary and operational matters;
Represented the United States in administrative forums both orally and in writing;
Advised senior agency management on various legal issues—including search and seizure, employment law, eminent domain, contracts, immigration law, customs law, and disclosure of evidence;
Developed and taught award-winning internal and external training courses on law and agency policy, resulting in national adoption into agency training academy;
Provided integrity and ethics advice to senior agency management;
Reviewed and resolved claims against the government under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Law Offices of Sipe & Landon
Attorney
Nov 2005 - May 2007
Managed all aspects of civil litigation cases from inception to completion;
Maintained close relationships with clients in varied practice areas;
Significant courtroom experience in landlord/tenant litigation;
Proven negotiation and case resolution ability;
Advised business clients on proper corporate entities to suit their needs;
Counseled clients on estate planning needs and prepared estate documents;
Business development experience through personal and professional contacts;
Successfully managed office operation in absence of managing partner.