Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law Trusts and Estates
G. Michael "Mike" Yopp
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993 Awarded Practice Areas
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
Overview
Nashville, Tennessee
- Emory University, J.D., with distinction, graduated 1975
- Murray State University, B.S., graduated 1968
- Tennessee, Nashville Bar Association
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
- 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
Nashville, Tennessee
- Tennessee, Nashville Bar Association
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
- 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
- Emory University, J.D., with distinction, graduated 1975
- Murray State University, B.S., graduated 1968
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
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
News & Media
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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