Michael's practice runs the gamut from state corporate income tax assessment appeals and refund claims to state tax planning in connection with business transactions. Michael has represented dozens of clients in the administrative and judicial appeals of state income tax issues, with particular experience in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Michigan and Virginia. Many of these appeals have resulted in multi-million dollar refunds or assessment reductions. Michael also advises public and private clients with respect to state and local sales and transfer tax issues in connection with acquisitions and divestitures throughout the U.S. and counsels clients on their financial accounting provisions for state taxes.