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Michael C. O’Toole

Texas

About

Michael C. O’Toole is a highly experienced attorney who has spent over 25 years advising businesses at all stages of growth, from startups to publicly traded companies. His practice spans a wide range of legal areas, including corporate governance, M&A, real estate transactions, licensing, procurement, and compliance. Known for his clear and strategic guidance, Michael helps clients navigate complex legal challenges while advancing their business objectives. 

In corporate law, Michael supports clients with business formation, corporate governance, and capital-raising initiatives through public and private offerings. He has successfully negotiated mergers, acquisitions, and asset sales, ensuring seamless transactions that align with his clients’ strategic goals. 

Michael also brings substantial expertise in real estate law, representing lenders in high-value financing and assisting clients with property acquisitions, long-term ground leases, and title resolution. His experience in contract structuring for licensing and procurement ensures clients secure agreements that maximize value and mitigate risk. 

In addition to his core practice, Michael has advised on emerging areas such as cryptocurrency and blockchain law, including SEC and CFTC compliance and data center development. This work reflects his ability to adapt to evolving markets and provide value across industries. 

As a former General Counsel, Michael has led initiatives to streamline M&A processes, implement compliance frameworks, and monetize intellectual property portfolios, delivering measurable results for his clients. Fluent in Spanish and Mandarin, Michael serves a diverse range of clients with a commitment to clear communication and tailored legal solutions. 

Michael’s extensive expertise, practical approach, and dedication to client success ensure businesses are equipped to thrive in today’s dynamic legal and regulatory landscape. 

Career Highlights

  • Increased a company’s EBITDA margins by 50% post-launch as a standalone entity. 
  • Structured a patent monetization strategy, leading to an $83M settlement from an infringement suit. 
  • Managed $200M equity investment and $100M debt placement with successful compliance monitoring. 
  • Reduced external legal spend by over $500K annually and achieved $2M+ in employee benefits savings through plan redesign. 
  • Represented clients in public and private offerings, capital raises exceeding $40M, and managed federal lobbying efforts for cryptocurrency legislation. 
  • Directed compliance and cybersecurity protocols for a global fintech client, guiding the company through ransomware and data protection incidents. 

Associations

  • State Bar of Texas 
  • North Dallas Bar Association 
  • American Bar Association 
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas 
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas 
  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas 

Practice Areas

Corporate LawBanking & Finance LawReal Estate LawEmployment & Labor LawIntellectual Property LawTax Law
Sub-practice areas
Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Compliance and Regulatory Matters, Compliance and Regulation, Consumer Finance Law, Commercial Lending, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Employee Benefits, Employment Discrimination, Workplace Safety, Labor Relations, Patent Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Real Estate Tax Planning, Business Formation

Admitted Jurisdictions

  • Texas

Education

  • Juris Doctor, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 
  • Bachelor of Science in Economics & Finance, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin

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