Michael C. Tarwater

Michael is Senior Counsel in the firm’s Corporate Group. He focuses on representing clients in ESOP and M&A transactions. He represents business founders, ESOP trustees, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, strategic acquirers, high-net-worth individuals, and management teams. Michael has extensive experience negotiating M&A deals and ESOP transactions, drafting essential legal documents, and managing due diligence.

Additionally, Michael has experience representing private equity-backed healthcare companies in strategic acquisitions and advising U.S. subsidiaries of foreign-owned companies.

Clients appreciate Michael’s meticulous approach to transactional integrity, vast experience closing deals that achieve business objectives, and insights regarding the impact of complex legal issues on practical business outcomes.

Before joining LP, Michael was counsel at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. He earned his J.D. from Charlotte School of Law, M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University. In his free time, he enjoys the mountains, traveling, reading, spending time with his kids and dogs, and live music.