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Michael Carney

Michael Carney

Carney Law PLLC - Attorneys

New York
New York
Licensed in
NY
Boston College Law School
5.0 5
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out of 2 reviews
About
Michael Robert Carney is a practicing attorney, licensed in New York. He has considerable experience in the areas of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy law, as well as in real estate law and fund formation. Mike is a principal of Carney Law PLLC, a boutique law firm specializing in private equity fund formation, real estate investment and development, and debtor/creditor and bankruptcy matters. His clients have included Chapter 11 debtors, creditors, official and ad hoc committees of creditors and equity security holders, debtor-in-possession and exit lenders, as well as investors in distressed debt and equity. Super Lawyers magazine has… read more recognized him as a "Rising Star" since 2014.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Commercial Real Estate
  • Commercial Lease
  • Construction Contract
  • Property Management Contract
  • Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Real Estate Investment Compliance
  • Real Estate LLC
  • Residential Lease
  • Tenant Dispute
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Release of Liability
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Debt & Bankruptcy
Debt & Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy
  • Other Debt & Bankruptcy Matter
Other Practice Areas
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Founders Agreement
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Brief
  • Case Law Research
  • Letter of Intent
  • Memo
  • Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Fund Formation
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Michael negotiated expiring lease for medical anchor tenant for 10 additional years on excellent terms; negotiated lease for vacant space consistent with redevelopment plan--excellent results."

Lease Negotiation
Posted on May 16, 2018
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"Seamless shopping center acquisition. Mike was the lead attorney in acquiring a shopping center in South Florida. Negotiated sale contract, formed purchasing entity, negotiated SNDA's (anchor tenant holdout on terms of SNDA threatened to delay closing). Great job."

Shopping Center Acquisition -- Buyer's Counsel
Posted on May 16, 2018

Work History

Carney Law PLLC

Principal

Apr 2018 - Present

Outside counsel to real estate investment/development and real estate private equity firms. Carney Law PLLC advises on all aspects of commercial real estate investment/development, real estate private equity fund formation. These include financing, leasing, entity formation (including LLCs and land trusts), PSAs, real estate-related bankruptcy and restructuring issues, and related matters.

Apr 2018 - Present

QAV Capital LLC

Principal and General Counsel

Jun 2016 - Present

Principal and General Counsel at QAV Capital LLC, a real estate private equity firm based in New York. Concentrate in acquisitions, dispositions, property management, and related legal work

Jun 2016 - Present

McKool Smith

Senior Counsel

Jan 2012 - Jun 2016

Senior Counsel in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group

Jan 2012 - Jun 2016

Cahill Gordon

Associate

Dec 2009 - Jan 2012

Associate in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group

Dec 2009 - Jan 2012

Dentons US LLP

Attorney

Oct 2004 - Dec 2009

Associate in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department.

Oct 2004 - Dec 2009

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