G. Michael "Mike" Yopp

Nashville, TN Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993

Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law Trusts and Estates

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law Trusts and Estates

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Holland & Knight LLP

586 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Companies and individuals rely upon Mike Yopp to guide them through the ever-changing landscape of state and federal taxation, partnerships, limited liability companies and general business law. Mike advises clients on both strategy and implementation regarding a broad variety of tax issues including:

Corporate tax
Estate Planning
Partnership tax
State and local tax (SALT)
Trust and estate matters
Conservatorships and guardianships

Locations

Nashville, Tennessee

615-244-6380

Nashville City Center, Suite 2700
511 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219

Education

Emory University, J.D., with distinction, graduated 1975
Murray State University, B.S., graduated 1968

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Nashville Bar Association
Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

Affiliations

Americal College of Trust and Estate Counsel - Fellow
Belmont University College of Law - Instructor in Law
National Association of State Bar Tax Sections - Trustee
The Paul J. Hartman Memorail State and Local Tax Forum - Trustee

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Nashville (2013)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates

Special Focus:

Family Businesses
Limited Liability Companies
Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving
REITs
State and Local Tax
Tax Disputes
Tax Planning
Trusts and Estates

Case History

Cases

Boeing Equipment Holding Co. v. Tennessee State Board of Equalization

Case established precedent that leased property was exempt from the personal property tax.

CAO Holding Company v. Trost

Case established precedent that a captive aircraft lessor could lease to an affiliate on a resale certificate.

Dobson v. Huddleston

Established precedent that redemptions are exempt from the Hall Income Tax

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