Overview
Michael Morden concentrates his practice on trust and estate planning, administration, and dispute resolution.
- Counsels families and closely held businesses on wealth preservation and succession planning
- Advises U.S. and non-U.S. persons on tax and reporting obligations regarding transfers of property in and out of the country
- Represents taxpayers in connection with examinations by the Internal Revenue Service
- Guides clients on all aspects of trust and estate planning, administration, and dispute resolution
Services
Practice Areas
Experience
Prior Experience
- Dentons US LLP, Partner, 2005-2016
Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law, LL.M.
- Taxation
University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
- Michigan Law Review, Contributing Editor
University of Michigan, B.A.
- Film and Video Studies
University of Michigan, B.A.
- English
Admissions
- Illinois
- Michigan
Recognition
Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Recognized in practice areas of:
- Nonprofit/ Charities Law, 2022
- Tax Law, 2023
- Recognized in practice areas of:
Professional & Community Involvement
Poverty Alleviation Chicago, Board Member
Futures Foundation, Board Member
Northwestern University School of Law, Adjunct Professor (Estate Planning), 2011-2017