Vincent J. Luparell

Associate

Denver, Colorado

Phone: 303.299.8062

Fax:

VLuparell@shermanhoward.com

Areas Of Emphasis

Education

  • Master of Laws (Tax), University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2018
  • Juris Doctor, University of Montana School of Law, 2017
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Finance, Economics, Montana State University, 2009

Vince Luparell’s background in banking, finance, and regulatory compliance give him a better understanding of the business needs facing his clients.

As a former bank examiner for the State of Montana and Series 7 licensed financial advisor, he understands successful representation requires deep legal knowledge paired closely with business and industry insight. Applying this knowledge, Vince focuses on a wide range of corporate law matters, including formation and structuring, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, taxable consequences of business transactions, and commercial contract negotiation.

He often acts as outside general counsel, providing business-focused, solutions-oriented advice to entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and boards of directors. In Vince’s practice, he advises on a broad range of tax matters, including federal income tax, partnership tax, corporate tax, property tax, state and local tax, and general business tax planning, to clients ranging from startups to later stage companies.

As a trusted partner to his clients, Vince excels at assisting his clients in overcoming obstacles and meeting their business objectives. Clients appreciate Vince’s responsiveness and ability to handle the variety of legal issues they face as both business owners and as individuals.

Vince graduated with a B.S. in both Business Finance and Economics from Montana State University. He received his J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law and his Master of Laws in Tax from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

At 17, he enlisted in the Army and was eventually deployed to Kirkuk and Samarra Iraq with an infantry line company during Operation Iraqi Freedom III from 2004-2005. It was his former squad leader who suggested he attend law school.

Vince’s desire to serve extends to his community, which led him to join the Denver Children’s Foundation in 2018, a Colorado nonprofit that raises over $1 million every year for disadvantaged kids in Denver.

Experience

  • Represented buyers and sellers in multiple M&A transactions in excess of $340 million dollars.
  • Represented companies in the aerospace industry in multiple contracts in excess of $50 million dollars.
  • Provided day-to-day legal advice to businesses in a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology, finance, light industrials, and services.
  • Reviewed, negotiated, and advised on a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, Invention Agreements, Purchase Agreements, and Service Contracts.
  • Formed Sole Proprietorships, LLCs, Partnerships, Corporations, and Nonprofits.
  • Provided legal opinions on Federal Income Tax, Colorado State and Local Tax, Corporate Tax, Partnership Tax, Property Tax, International Tax, and Employment Tax.
  • Successfully appealed residential and commercial property valuations in various counties surrounding the Denver-metro area.
  • Litigated 25+ cases involving insurance defense, partnership matters, and commercial disputes.
  • Represented the IRS during collection due process in a variety of tax controversy matters.

Professional Activities

  • Denver Active Children’s Foundation
    • Member (2018)
    • Raffle Chairman (2019)
    • General Counsel (2020)
  • Mentor Colorado
    • Board Member (2022)
  • Colorado Bar Tax Law Section
    • Member (2018)
  • Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation
    • Impact Denver, Class of 2023