LAWYER PROFILE

Michael J Alter

USA 2026

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

District of Columbia

15 years ranked

About

Provided by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Tax partner and managing partner of the Washington, DC, office. Practice focuses on federal income taxation, with particular emphasis on the structuring and negotiation of taxable and tax-free acquisitions and dispositions, reorganizations and spin-off transactions, as well as tax planning for debt and equity securities offerings and financings.

Career

Joined in 2000; became partner in 2006.

Personal

JD, with honors, George Washington University Law School, 1997; BA, magna cum laude, Union College, 1993.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - District of Columbia

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Michael Alter is an accomplished tax lawyer with particular expertise in advising on corporate transactions and securities offerings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael is an outstanding tax counsel who works on nuanced, complicated tax matters. He has delivered high quality product on all engagements.
TaxChambers Guide to the USA
Michael is able to bring together technical skill with commercial strategy. He is very experienced in transactions. He is a clear communicator, sharp and with a keen eye for the main chance.
TaxChambers Guide to the USA
Michael is a client-service-oriented lawyer. He is always available and can explain tax issues to non-tax experts. He is quite brilliant in his ability to analyze and solve tax problems
TaxChambers Guide to the USA
Michael is commercial and an excellent advocate for our business
TaxChambers Guide to the USA