Irvine Venture Law Firm, LLP - CA
Irvine Venture Law Firm, LLP is a premier corporate and taxation boutique in Irvine, California, founded by former SEC and IRS counsel Barry D. Falk and Michael E. Shaff, delivering high-level venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and tax planning strategies for growing enterprises.
Sophisticated Corporate and Tax Counsel in Irvine, California
Navigating the complex regulatory landscape of business expansion, corporate governance, and complex tax compliance requires exceptional legal acumen. Irvine Venture Law Firm, LLP is a distinguished boutique corporate and taxation practice located in the heart of Orange County, California. Founded in 1994, the firm delivers institutional-caliber representation tailored to startups, emerging growth enterprises, and mid-sized corporate entities. When you need to hire a business lawyer or find a corporate attorney with top-tier federal experience, Irvine Venture Law Firm, LLP provides tactical solutions that minimize tax exposure, protect equity, and foster sustainable commercial expansion.
Elite Regulatory Experience from the SEC and IRS
The defining strength of Irvine Venture Law Firm, LLP lies in the remarkable background of its partners, Barry D. Falk and Michael E. Shaff. Partner Barry Falk brings invaluable experience from his years as a senior disclosure and enforcement attorney with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, guiding enterprises through equity offerings, venture financing, and compliance. Partner Michael E. Shaff, a certified specialist in taxation law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and former trial attorney for the IRS Office of the Chief Counsel, is a renowned authority on federal and state tax controversies, real estate investment trusts, and partnership tax structures. This rare blend of government regulatory insight and private practice experience allows the firm to craft bulletproof corporate solutions.
Strategic Legal Practice Areas
The firm concentrates on key practice areas essential to modern commercial vitality and compliance:
- Corporate and Securities Law: Structuring private placements, venture capital financings, public disclosures, and angel investment rounds in full compliance with federal and California securities regulations.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Guiding buyers and sellers through asset purchases, stock purchases, joint ventures, and leveraged buyouts with thorough due diligence.
- Business Formation and Governance: Establishing LLCs, C-corporations, and partnerships, drafting custom operating agreements, shareholder buy-sell arrangements, and investor rights documentation.
- Federal and State Tax Planning: Advising businesses and executives on income tax optimization, 1031 exchanges, executive deferred compensation, and entity classification strategies.
- IRS Disputes and Tax Controversies: Defending corporate taxpayers in state and federal tax audits, administrative appeals before the IRS, and litigation in the United States Tax Court.
- Real Estate Investment Trusts and Conduits: Structuring real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, and mortgage investment conduits.
Boutique Dedication with Big-Firm Results
At Irvine Venture Law Firm, LLP, clients enjoy the focused attention, direct partner communication, and cost effectiveness of a specialized boutique, without compromising on sophisticated insight. Rather than delegating critical work to junior associates, founding partners work directly with executive leadership to deliver prompt, actionable legal counsel. Whether your company is raising a venture funding round, preparing for an acquisition, or resolving an intricate tax dispute, Irvine Venture Law Firm, LLP delivers the seasoned representation necessary to protect your commercial interests.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the prestigious Airport Area of Irvine, close to the border of Newport Beach.
Building Location
This business is situated within Tower II of the Newport Gateway complex, a striking black granite 14-story Class A high-rise designed by the Irvine Company near MacArthur Boulevard.
Parking Details
Complimentary visitor parking is available in the surrounding surface public parking lot as well as the adjacent covered parking structure.
Public Transit
Served by Orange County Transportation Authority Route 472 (Tustin Metrolink Station); nearest stop is at Fairchild-Ent 19600 Newport Summit.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of Tower II at Newport Gateway. Take the high-speed passenger elevators up to the 11th floor, where the office is located in Suite 1150.