Michael Carney

Michael Carney

Carney Law PLLC - Attorneys

New York
New York
Licensed in
NY
Boston College Law School

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About
Michael Robert Carney is an attorney with an interest and specialty in hedge fund and private equity fund formation, as well as a passion and expertise in real estate law. He has represented a variety of parties in commercial real estate private equity, bankruptcy, insolvency, and corporate distress matters. His work in the commercial real estate/private equity space has included representing and advising commercial real estate investors and developers, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, and entity formation documents.

His experience in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and corporate restructuring… read more includes representing chapter 11 debtors, creditors, and defendants in litigation surrounding fraudulent and preferential transfers.

He graduated from Boston College Law School (JD), Boston College Carroll School of Management (MBA in Finance), and the University of Iowa (BA in Economics, with Distinction and Honors).
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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
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out of 4 reviews
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"Michael was very knowledgeable and was able to assist with legal matters in an expeditious manner! Thank you!"

Assist with Other Securities & Finance Matter
Posted on Aug 26, 2022
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"Thank you for the quick turnaround"

Assist with General Advice
Posted on Aug 16, 2022
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"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
Non-UpCounsel Client
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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
Non-UpCounsel Client

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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