Mr. Dowling was admitted to practice in 1995. Prior to joining Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, Michael was a sole practitioner for ten years with the Law Office of Michael P. Dowling and was formerly a partner with the Fresno firm Dowling, Aaron & Keeler. Michael is a partner in the transactions department of the firm's Fresno office where he will provide representation to clients in business transactions, estate planning, probate and trust administration matters.
Practice Areas
- Corporate, Business
- Estate Planning and Administration
- Real Estate Transactions
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D.
- California State University, Fresno, B.S.
Admissions
- All California courts, United States District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, and United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Fresno County Bar Association (Member: Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Sections; past Chairman of the Section)
- State Bar of California (Member: Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Sections)
- Fresno Estate Planning Council
Representative Clients
- Large and Small Farming Entities and their principals
- Labor Contractors
- Professional Corporations (Physicians/Dentists/Attorneys/Accountants)
- Family-Owned Businesses (sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies)
- Estate Planning for individuals and married couples, including revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Fiduciaries, private and professional, in the administration of trusts and estates
Practice Areas
Business Law
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning and Administration Law
Real Estate Transactions Law