Gary M. Markoff
Partner, Attorney at Sherin and Lodgen LLP
About
Gary M. Markoff advises banks, developers, and corporations on acquisitions, financings, and mergers. He became a partner with Sherin and Lodgen LLP in 1984. He later served as managing partner of the firm. He also handles real estate development in his practice. He counsels clients on recapitalizations and shareholder agreements. Earlier, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant at Arthur Andersen in Boston, covering auditing, compliance, and tax planning. He earned a J.D. from Boston College Law School and an LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University. He also holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Cornell University and a B.A. in Economics from Oberlin College. He advises family-owned companies on governance challenges among their owners.
Who is a good fit for Gary M. Markoff
- Banks pursuing an acquisition or a merger.
- Corporations planning a recapitalization or a financing.
- Owners of family-owned companies resolving governance among themselves.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Boston University, LL.M. in Taxation
- Boston College Law School, J.D.
- Cornell University, M.B.A. in Finance
- Oberlin College, B.A. in Economics
- Bar admissions
- Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Recognition
- Included in Legal 500 US City Elite: Boston
- Included in Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Lenders and borrowers in various forms of debt and equity financings including real estate projects and secured and unsecured commercial loans for private and publicly held companies
- Lenders in structuring and closing sophisticated commercial loans, many of which are participated out or syndicated with other lenders
- Investors in and developers of real estate, including acquisition and sale, permitting, financing and construction
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional