

Michael J. Carr
- Boise
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Emerging companies turn to Michael for representation and guidance at all stages of the corporate life cycle.
Michael Carr represents emerging companies from entity formation, growth transactions, and corporate governance matters through sale, acquisition, or change of ownership. In addition, he serves as outside counsel to these clients, assisting with day-to-day legal and business matters.
Michael advises private equity and venture capital funds in mergers and acquisitions, with experience on both the buy- and sell-side. Representing the portfolio companies of his private equity clients, he provides guidance in connection with strategic add-on acquisitions and operational execution. Additionally, Michael has developed significant industry-specific knowledge on mining-related transactions.
Active in his community, Michael serves on the boards of directors of Friends of Zoo Boise and the Downtown Boise Foundation, Inc., which focuses on the city’s economic development and community betterment. He is also on the board of advisors for the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Areas of focus
Industries
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2008
- Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Comments Editor and Associate Editor, Penn State Law Review, 2007
- Mercyhurst University, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude, 2004
Bar and Court Admissions
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Idaho
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District of Columbia
Related Employment
- Eversheds Sutherland, Washington, D.C., Associate, 2011-2014
- Dow Lohnes, PLLC, Washington, D.C., Associate, 2008-2011
Professional Recognition
Selected as a "Leader in Law" by the Idaho Business Review, 2023
Impact
Community Involvement
- Downtown Boise Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors, 2021-present
- Friends of Zoo Boise, Board of Directors, 2018-present
- Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Board of Advisors