Overview
Michael Such is an associate in the Tax Section of the Benefits, Tax, and Private Client Group in the firm’s Portland office. He assists businesses and individuals with a variety of federal, state, and local tax issues. Michael has experience advising clients on federal tax issues including entity formation, employment taxes and compensation, transactions involving pass-through entities, and corporate reorganizations. He also has experience with state and local tax issues including property tax programs and incentives, transfer and transactional taxes, and municipal taxation of businesses.
Education
Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., 2017, cum laude
University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., English, 2013
Admissions
Oregon
Experience
- Advises clients regarding federal and state tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, federal income tax matters, and state and local income tax and property tax matters.
- Represents clients in tax-motivated transactions related to federal income tax credits, including advising on structuring, tax credit eligibility, and state tax implications.
Insights
Insights & Presentations
- “Inflation Reduction Act and renewable energy development: its advantages and limitations” (co-author), Reuters News, September 23, 2022
- “Tax Issues” (co-author), Chapter 8, The Law of Solar: A Guide to Business and Legal Issues, Stoel Rives LLP, Sixth Edition, 2022
- “Tax Issues” (co-author), Chapter 10, The Law of Wind: A Guide to Business and Legal Issues, Stoel Rives LLP, Ninth Edition, 2022
- Speaker, “Washington B&O Tax Updates: Issues and Strategies,” Pacific Northwest Regional State Tax Seminar, November 16, 2018
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Press Releases
Special Reports
Recognition
- Included in Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in America (Tax Law), 2023–2024
Affiliations
Professional
- Oregon State Bar Tax Section, Member
- New Tax Lawyer Committee, Member