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Michael M. Goss Shareholder

P: 215-569-2800 x1173 mmgoss@zarwin.com Download V-Card		Office: Philadelphia, PA

Career Biography

As an attorney in the real estate/corporate department, Michael M. Goss focuses his practice on transactional matters involving buying and selling real estate, leasing of real estate, development, forming business entities, advising business entities and handling mergers, acquisitions, and sales of business entities. His practice also focuses on litigation involving those practice areas. As a former managing partner, his responsibilities included all aspects of managing a professional service organization, the day to day operations, and the strategic planning. Those duties provided him with a business sense and ability to "get things done".

Prior to joining Zarwin, Baum, Mr. Goss practiced 40 years at the law firm of Weinstein Goss, a firm that he co-founded, and he managed that firm for many years. Mr. Goss served on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Disciplinary Committee as a hearing officer and Chair of a Hearing Panel. He has advised attorneys on ethics, malpractice and firm management and has lectured and written articles in those areas.

Mr. Goss has served in a number of capacities for the Philadelphia Bar Association, including serving on the Board of Governors, and as Chair of the Mid-Sized Law Firm Management Committee and Chair of the Real Property Section.

Mr. Goss believes strongly in "giving back" to the community. He headed his prior firm's pro bono program, and Weinstein Goss won numerous awards for its pro bono service. In addition to heading the pro bono program, Mr. Goss currently serves as a volunteer for PVLA and now serves as a Judge Pro Tempore in the mortgage foreclosure conciliation program.

Mr. Goss is listed in numerous editions of Who's Who and has been selected for inclusion in "Super Lawyers" by Philadelphia Magazine in the real estate and corporate fields. In 2010, he was listed in the real estate "Leaders in Law " supplement of the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Representative Matters

Obtained a 20% reduction in real estate tax assessment for an apartment complex located in Berks County. Owner had acquired the complex and then developed the complex as condo units. Due to the downturn of the economy, most of the units could not be sold and were retained by the owner/developer. Successfully reduced taxes on each unit in excess of 20%.

Represented professionals in ethical issues and avoiding professional negligence.

Represented apartment building owners to acquire apartment complexes and advise in related utility issues.

Represented an entrepreneur with multiple businesses including; restoration, financing, environmental; in his business expansion and in operational legal issues.

Represented pharmaceutical company with expansion and advising on operational issues, including drafting of provider contracts.

Co-counsel in the sale of a water treatment company to a public company.