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Stephen D. Good
Partner, Tax
Thanksgiving Tower, Suite 3000
1601 Elm Street
Dallas,
Texas
75201
Phone:
214.999.4216
Fax:
214.999.3216
sgood@gardere.com
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Area(s) of Expertise
Practice Emphasis
Steve Good has developed a tax law practice over the last 30 years that focuses on corporate and partnership tax issues, both federal and state. He advises clients on the tax treatment of stock and asset purchases, mergers, and other forms of tax-free reorganizations; a wide variety of financing transactions, including IPOs and debt offerings; real estate transactions; and bankruptcy reorganizations.
Since April 2000, Mr. Good has served as Managing Partner of the Firm.
Clients and Matters
Mr. Good has represented a number of public and private corporations in various forms of stock and asset transactions, including tax-free reorganizations, spin-offs and asset-based transactions. He also has represented numerous private equity funds in connection with the formation of those funds and the acquisition of equity investments by the funds. Mr. Good has provided tax advice to corporate debtors and real estate partnerships regarding the tax consequences of bankruptcy proceedings and loan restructurings.
In the real estate area, Mr. Good has advised a wide variety of sophisticated real estate partnerships in connection with their formation and operation, and the acquisition of a wide variety of real estate interests, with a particular emphasis in the hospitality industry.
Mr. Good has also represented a number of clients in connection with their Texas franchise tax planning issues, including numerous national financial institutions on the application of the Texas franchise tax to their activities in Texas and the use of innovative structures to minimize their Texas franchise tax exposure. He also has advised out-of-state retailers on the application of the Texas sales tax to their activities in Texas.
Mr. Good has represented many taxpayers in connection with their tax controversies, both at the federal and state levels, from the audit stage, through administrative proceedings, and if necessary, litigation.
Mr. Good was involved in two cases that were heard by the United States Supreme Court. Arkansas Best Corp. v. Commissioner, 785 U.S. 212 (1986) dealt with the definition of a “capital asset” and Dickman v. Commissioner, 465 U.S. 330 (1984) which dealt with the treatment of the no-interest component of a gratuitous, no-interest loan.
Mr. Good’s representative clients and matters include:
- Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., advised the country’s largest direct sales company, in connection with its acquisition by Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst.
- Pillowtex Corp., a textile manufacturer, regarding proper tax disclosure related to their securities offerings.
- TransTexas Natural Gas, regarding proper tax disclosure related to their securities offerings.
Education
- J.D., Yale Law School (1980)
- B.S., Washington and Lee University, summa cum laude (1977)
Professional Affiliations
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Arkansas Bar Association
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
Honors and Awards
- Recognized, The Best Lawyers in America (Steven Naifeh & Gregory White Smith eds., Woodward/White Inc.) (2012, 2013)
- Recognized, Texas Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Media Inc. as published in Texas Monthly (2003, 2007, 2011, 2012)
- Recognized, AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell® PEER REVIEW RATINGS™
Community Involvement
- Director, Regional Dallas Chamber
- Advisory Governor, Dallas Symphony Orchestra
- Member, Dallas Citizens Council
- Attorney, Pro Bono Tax Advice, Numerous Dallas Charities
- Former Trustee, The Saint Michael School
News
February 27, 2013
Steve Good Discussed Federal Spending Cuts with The Dallas Morning News - More >
February 22, 2013
DBJ Features Gardere Managing Partner Steve Good - More >
January 11, 2013
Steve Good Discusses the Economy's Effect on the Legal Industry with DBJ - More >
January 10, 2013
DBJ Discusses Flat Fee Arrangements with Steve Good - More >
June 29, 2012
Gardere Managing Partner Talks Legal Spend with Dallas Business Journal - More >
June 25, 2012
Business Journals Highlight Expertise of Partners Steve Good and Ken Glaser - More >
April 01, 2012
DFW Close Up Hosts Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition Winner and Managing Partner - More >
January 13, 2012
Mayor Mike Rawlings, on Behalf of the Dallas City Council, Recognizes Gardere's 20th Year Hosting the Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition - More >
January 13, 2012
DBJ Discusses Drop in Attorney Employment at Large Law Firms with Steve Good - More >
January 24, 2011
Gardere Lobby Team Ranks as One of Top Law Firm Teams in Texas - More >
December 20, 2010
Elementary School Students to Recite Original Speeches at The Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition - More >
January 15, 2010
Talented Youth Proclaimed Their Futures at Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competitions, in Tribute to the Late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - More >
December 10, 2009
New Associate Compensation and Development Program Announced - More >
October 26, 2009
Gardere Honored For Commitment To Diversity - More >
October 13, 2009
Firm Wins 2009 WebAward for Gardere.com Website - More >
October 09, 2008
Gardere Hosts Dallas Chamber's Mexico City Trade & Investment Office - More >
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Press Releases
January 18, 2013
Talented Youth Deliver Inspirational Words of Wisdom at Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competitions - More >
September 10, 2012
Texas Super Lawyers Recognizes 49 Gardere Attorneys - More >
August 22, 2012
Best Lawyers 2013 Recognizes 52 Gardere Attorneys - More >
September 13, 2011
47 Gardere Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers - More >
September 12, 2011
The Best Lawyers in America 2012 Recognizes 43 Gardere Attorneys - More >
April 11, 2011
Gardere Awards McCleary Scholarship to SMU's Tamara Bennett - More >
March 10, 2011
Gardere Announces New Chief Marketing Officer - More >
January 24, 2011
Gardere Lobby Team Ranks as One of Top Law Firm Teams in Texas - More >
January 14, 2011
At The Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition, Gifted Youth Impart Rousing Speeches Addressing How Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Will Prevail - More >
December 20, 2010
Elementary School Students to Recite Original Speeches at The Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition - More >
September 16, 2010
Gardere Recognized As 'First Tier' Law Firm in 'Best Law Firms' Survey - More >
August 12, 2010
Gardere Announces Steve Good's Re-Election as Managing Partner - More >
July 29, 2010
Gardere Hosts 'Take Your Child to Work Day' - More >
January 15, 2010
Talented Youth Proclaimed Their Futures at Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competitions, in Tribute to the Late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - More >
December 10, 2009
New Associate Compensation and Development Program Announced - More >
October 26, 2009
Gardere Honored For Commitment To Diversity - More >
October 13, 2009
Firm Wins 2009 WebAward for Gardere.com Website - More >
October 09, 2008
Gardere Hosts Dallas Chamber's Mexico City Trade & Investment Office - More >
October 24, 2003
Super Lawyers 2003 Honors 49 Gardere Attorneys - More >
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January 31, 2003
Doing Business in the United States - Income Tax Alert - More >
November 01, 2009
The Practice of Law – Interview with Stephen Good – Smart Business Dallas - More >
February 22, 2004
Business Law Brief 'Wash-Sale Rule' - More >
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