Donald Katz
Corporate Counsel
Michigan
MI
About
As outside and in-house counsel for General Dynamics for 10 years, Don was responsible for managing tax exposure for the $9 Billion global operating group. Prior to General Dynamics, he led Miller Canfield' s Aviation practice Group which he brought to national status during his tenure at the firm.
Don helps startups and mature enterprises manage the complex maze of starting, owning, operating, and selling their businesses.
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Client Reviews
"As reviewed and recognized nationally by The Chambers USA Guide: Don Katz is the whole business lawyer agreed clients, who believe he "adds immediate value" to any discussion with his "informed, focused and precise counsel." His broad practice also includes operational and regulatory (tax) issues from the acquisition and usage of business jets among other corporate assets. Don was the lead on the high profile matter for longtime client Aerodynamics, Inc. involving aviation regulations, multi-state taxation, and federal labor laws regarding its crews operating Intel's aircraft assets."
Work History
The Katz Law Firm
Managing Member
Jan 2014 - Present
Advising Businesses, Entrepreneurs, and Investors with Practical Advice in Challenging Situations with Agility and Flexibility.
General Dynamics
Counsel at Combat Systems Segment
Jan 2007 - Nov 2013
Advised and counseled $9 billion Combat Systems Group on domestic and international corporate and commercial matters, including tax planning and audit defense.
Miller Canfield
Deputy Director - Aviation and Transportation Group
Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
Transactional tax lawyer specializing in aircraft acquisitions/divestitures and operational matters as well as inbound M&A investments from Asia.
Jaffe Raitt
Associate in Business Practice Group
Jan 2000 - Jan 2003