Michael G. Whittaker
Partner, Attorney at McDonald Carano LLP
About
Michael G. Whittaker prepares merger agreements, buy-sell agreements, and disposition agreements for closely held and corporate entities. He counsels high-net-worth families at McDonald Carano LLP on estate and tax plans for a business transfer. He advises owners on succession when a family-owned company passes to the next generation or to future owners. He also helps those owners choose and form an entity. He earned a J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law. He earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida College of Law. The Best Lawyers in America lists him for Tax Law for 2025-2027. He drafts governance and partnership agreements while a company expands. He prepares statutory conversions and dissolution agreements when owners restructure or leave.
Who is a good fit for Michael G. Whittaker
- Owners of a family-owned company moving ownership to the next generation.
- Co-owners of a closely held company who need a buy-sell agreement.
- Owners merging a corporate entity or completing its disposition.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Florida, College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2015
- University of Idaho College of Law, Moscow, Idaho, J.D., 2011
- Washington State University, College of Business and Economics, M.B.A., 2010
- Brigham Young University, Idaho, B.A. in Economics, 2005
- Bar admissions
- Nevada, Idaho
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America - Trusts & Estates Law (2027)
- The Best Lawyers in America - Nonprofit/Charities Law (2027)
- The Best Lawyers in America - Tax Law (2025-2027)
- Nevada Business Magazine - “Top Rank Attorneys” (2026)
- Vegas Inc. - “Top Lawyers” in Estate/Probate (2024)
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional