| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Michelle Ketelson |
Vice President of Sales | Profile |
Katzke & Morgenbesser LLP is a boutique law firm specializing in a broad array of executive compensation-related matters. We have extensive experience representing senior corporate executives and other management employees, companies, boards of directors and compensation committees with respect to complex and sensitive employment, severance, retirement, consulting, equity and other incentive compensation arrangements. Such representations are often in connection with public and private business combinations, acquisitions and divestitures for corporations and partnerships. Each of our named partners has more than twenty-five years of experience in executive compensation. As former partners at major New York and international law firms, we are uniquely situated to provide independent, high quality, focused and responsive service without the likelihood of potential conflicts of interest. Our Firm counsels clients primarily with respect to executive compensation-related matters. We routinely provide consulting, drafting and negotiation guidance to individuals, companies, boards of directors and compensation committees on a wide range of topics, including the following areas: - Employment, Severance, Retention and Consulting Agreements - Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and other Restrictive Covenants - Equity and Cash-based Incentive Compensation - Deferred Compensation Arrangements - Partnership Arrangements - Retirement Arrangements/SERPs - Rabbi Trusts and other Funding/Financing Vehicles - Change in Control Programs and Arrangements - Code Section Section 409A Reviews - Advisory Services to Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees
Mission Statement Each day we make a personal commitment to go beyond - build deeper relationships, provide innovative solutions, work collaboratively as a team, serve our community, and be active stewards for the future of Glenn Burdette. Commitment to Service Accounting is often called a numbers business, but we view it as a service business. We are deeply committed to serving our clients, who are responsible for our success; our employees, who are the heart and soul of our firm; and our community, where we make our homes, raise our families and participate in activities that enrich our lives. Dedication to Clients Our goal is to go above and beyond for our clients, creatively applying our expertise and experience to meet their individual needs. We help them seize opportunities today, and offer solutions for their challenges ahead. We serve a diverse base of large, middle-market and small owner-managed businesses in a wide range of industries, and we are also proud to serve a number of nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and individuals. Loyalty to Employees We foster an environment where hard work and client service are rewarded. In 2000, Glenn Burdette became the first CPA firm in California to become employee owned, developing an authentic investment in the professional development and personal success of our team. We believe that happy employees make the most satisfied clients. Involvement in Community Community service is integral to the culture of Glenn Burdette. Our employees serve on local nonprofit boards, and are active in chambers of commerce and service clubs from Santa Maria to Paso Robles.
We get it. You are running a business and dont have time or money to waste. You need practical outside counsel that helps you get the right result without undue disruption or expense. We know that you need to realistically assess the risks in any given situation, decide on an approach that suits your business objectives, and execute successfully. Usually fast. Frequently yesterday. Our team brings a uniquely business-savvy perspective and valuable insight borne of substantial in-house experience as well as a level of client service honed by years of building highly successful client relationships as outside counsel. Put simply, we treat our clients like we dreamed of being treated when we were in-house. We deliver. Members of our team have led the charge on corporate and employment law aspects of some of the biggest mergers of their time and seen to successful integration once the deals were done. Weve served as outside counsel handling all varieties of corporate matters and managed major dockets of litigation, helped clients dramatically reduce such claims before they are filed, handled administrative charges nationwide, dealt with boards and senior leadership in "bet the company" scenarios and been joined at the hip with in-house counsel, human resources professionals, and managers in the front lines. Weve been the go-to resources on mission-critical and day-to-day issues as well as everything in between. We can help you anticipate the next big issue, identify opportunities, avoid unintended consequences, exceed expectations, and maintain the trust and confidence of your internal clients – something we know you worked hard to build. Lets talk. We would love to hear what you have going on and what you see as trends, primary challenges and next issues. We always want to learn more about your business. We want to help you in your mission to add value. And when you are ready, lets talk about how we can help your team.