Intro
Daren has experience with matters spanning areas such as fund formation, tax credits, real estate, venture capital, partnerships, and tax exempt entities – including federal and state income tax matters. Daren helps clients achieve their goals in a practical and tax-efficient manner. Prior to joining the firm, Daren was affiliated with several leading international and regional law firms.
Areas of Focus
Education
Admissions and Courts
"Unconventional Profits Interest Structures Find New Support," Law360 (May 2023)
"The SVB Fallout is Showing the World’s 5th-Largest Economy (California) is Flailing as Easy Money Goes Extinct," Fortune (March 2023)
"The Carried-Interest Tax Isn’t Dead Yet. Here’s Why.," Barron's (August 2022)
“Elon Musk’s California Exit Can Save Him $2 Billion in Taxes,” Bloomberg (November 2021)
“R&D Tax Credit: A Viable Option to Reduce Tax Burdens?,” Cannabis Business Times (December 2020)
"Qualified Opportunity Zones in 2021: Current Issues and Recent Developments," East Bay Tax Club Meeting (May 2021)
"Qualified Opportunity Zones and Energy Projects: Tax Incentives and Recent Developments," co-speaker, Strafford Webinar (October 2020)
"IRC 1400Z Qualified Opportunity Zones for Individual Investors: Tax Deferral and Reduction Opportunities," co-speaker, Strafford Seminar (December 2019)
"Qualified Opportunity Fund Partnership Investments Under 1400Z: Special Timing and Deferral Opportunities," Strafford Webinar (August 2019)
“Split-Roll Initiative Challenges Prop 13,” Commercial Brokers Association (June 2019)