John L King

read moreFounded in 1926, our firm provides legal representation and services in matters ranging from estate and succession planning, to labor and employment, tax, business formation and growth, mergers and acquisitions, financing and contractual transactions, family law, litigation, international law, and immigration. Since 1926, Berry Moorman has delivered skilled legal counsel and exceptional service to its clients. The firm represents individuals and businesses in diverse industries and pursuits. The firm's business clients range from small and emerging enterprises to large, publicly held corporations, governmental bodies and educational and charitable organizations.

read moreFrom our Detroit, Birmingham and Ann Arbor offices, Berry Moorman represents every form of business entity, including profit and nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, professional firms, and sole proprietorships, in Michigan, throughout the United States and in foreign countries. Our clients engage in a broad range of business endeavors, including manufacturing, computer and high technology, real estate, finance, retail and wholesale industries, and include service providers of all kinds.

read moreThe bedrock of Berry Moorman's excellent reputation was founded in tax law, starting with Raymond H. Berry, a renowned estate tax lawyer, who founded our Firm to represent Horace and John Dodge in recovering taxes on the profit from the sale of their shares of Ford Motor Company. Through the years, we have been involved in a number of noteworthy tax matters, including our successful representation of Mr. Clarence P. Chamberlin in the first preferred stock bailout case, which resulted in the adoption of Section 306 of the Internal Revenue Code; our representation of the American Automobile Association before the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge the IRS's taxation of subscription payments in the year received; and our role as appraiser of the shares of Hudson Motor Car Co. in connection with that company's merger into American Motors Corporation.

read moreBerry Moorman's Michigan real estate attorneys provide sound guidance to a diverse range of clients in both routine and complex real estate transactions and litigation matters. These clients include domestic and foreign business entities, individuals, investors, developers, contractors, landlords, tenants, design professionals, and real estate professionals. Our attorneys also serve clients in Ohio and Florida, and have experience in Sales, Acquisitions and Leases. We deliver results for both traditional and highly-complex real estate purchase, sale and lease transactions.

read moreBerry Moorman is an iconic Detroit brand. During its 90-year history, the law firm has served the automotive industry, diverse businesses, charitable and philanthropic organizations, and notable citizens and families that together comprise our city's rich tapestry of commerce and culture. As Detroit rose to prominence during the first half of the twentieth century and as streetcars carried Detroiters up and down busy streets, Raymond Berry and other enterprising attorneys formed a new law firm in the city's Penobscot Building.