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Daniel is an associate of the firm and a member of the firm's Real Estate, Finance, and Corporate Practice Groups.

He uses an academic background in business management together with several years of experience in contract litigation to provide a judicious handling of all general business and real estate matters.

Prior to joining the firm, Daniel's practice primarily involved business litigation over matters ranging from intellectual property to real estate. He has also worked with the Tax Appeals Assistance Program (TAAP) through the CA Dept of Tax and Fee Administration, and continues to volunteer his time as a tax counselor when time permits.

Daniel earned his law degree from Chapman University in 2020. He earned his Master of Business degree from Concordia University, Irvine in 2016, and his Bachelor of Science - Biology degree from University of the Pacific in 2013.

Michael J. Mirkovich is a partner of the firm and a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Finance and Corporate Practice Groups.

Mr. Mirkovich’s practice is focused in the area of commercial real estate transactions, including retail, office, restaurant, ground and build-to-suit leasing as well as real estate acquisitions, development, financing and sales. In leasing matters, he represents both landlords and tenants for the use of space in both large and small-scale shopping centers, power centers, shopping malls and strip malls. In addition to real estate matters, Mr. Mirkovich has extensive experience in general business representation, counseling and strategic planning.

Mr. Mirkovich’s involvement with real estate began in the late 1970’s as a California licensed Real Estate Salesperson working in the investment property segment of the industry. Prior to and continuing after his admission to the State Bar of California, Mr. Mirkovich was employed in the community development division of Orange County’s largest land owning company. He was primarily active in transactions regarding the sale of land to many well-recognized residential home and condo developers.

Mr. Mirkovich’s practice is fully focused on transactional matters, with many years prior of active engagement in litigation primarily in real estate and business disputes. He takes particular pride in his role as attorney-at-law and in his commitment additionally as counselor.

Mr. Mirkovich earned his law degree from Western State University College of Law in 1983. He earned his Masters of Science degree in environmental studies from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 1976 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1973.

Jason A. McDaniel is a Managing Partner who has been with Morey & Upton, LLP since 2011. Since he began practicing in 2006, he has advocated on behalf of plaintiffs-never insurance companies. At Morey & Upton, Mr. McDaniel has represented thousands of clients and is responsible for tens of millions in recovery. He brings a unique and compassionate perspective to Morey & Upton, LLP with his Midwest roots and southern California legal experience.

Mr. McDaniel graduated from Michigan State University in 2002 with a B.S. in business-prelaw and earned a Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law in 2005. Mr. McDaniel began his legal career with the Mallon Law Firm, a premiere Madison County, Illinois personal injury practice that specialized in representing victims in automobile accidents, premises liability actions, intentional torts such as false imprisonment and battery, work injuries, and Social Security disability.

Thereafter, Mr. McDaniel joined Smith & Weer, PC in Central Illinois. His practice focused on divorce, family law, bankruptcy, and civil litigation where he helped hundreds of clients who were at their most vulnerable. Whether the case was a strenuous child custody trial, domestic violence, or financial catastrophe, Mr. McDaniel built strong relationships with each client while navigating them through some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Mr. McDaniel is a seasoned litigation attorney who has represented clients in myriad areas of the law, including personal injury, divorce, bankruptcy, and civil litigation. He is an active member of the California and Illinois State Bars and certified to practice in California Federal Court.

Bret is an associate of the firm and a member of the firm's Real Estate, Finance, and Corporate Practice Groups.

Bret applies his background in business and economics to his practice of handling all general real estate matters. He counsels developers and investors in the acquisition, development, leasing, disposition, and financing of a variety of commercial and industrial real estate ventures. Bret is also experienced in handling 1031 exchange transactions and closings.

Prior to joining the firm, Bret worked with both the MLB and Tiger Woods Foundation focusing on corporate sponsorship and event management. He has also assisted with his family's real estate development and management companies.

Bret earned his law degree from Western State College of Law in 2020. He earned his Master of Arts degree in Kinesiology - Sports Management from California State University, Long Beach in 2015, and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University in 2012, with a double-minor in Business and Real Estate. Bret played Division I Golf at Villanova University while completing his studies and still enjoys playing whenever he can.

Kevin S. Miao is of counsel to the firm’s Real Estate, Finance and Corporate Practice Groups.

Mr. Miao’s real estate and finance practices involve the representation of real estate owners and developers in all aspects of the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing and development of commercial properties with an emphasis on representing borrowers in connection with commercial acquisition, construction and refinance loans.

Mr. Miao’s corporate practice involves the drafting and negotiation of a wide variety of business contracts and related transactions as well as entity formation and general business matters. Mr. Miao is well versed in the many issues and challenges faced by businesses and he frequently advises and counsels on short and long term strategic planning matters.

Mr. Miao earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in 2003. He earned his Masters in Health Administration from the University of Southern California in 2000 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1996.

Michael's practice focuses on the negotiation, review and counsel of a variety of commercial real estate transactions with an emphasis on retail, commercial and industrial leasing.

Michael earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in 2012 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California - San Diego in 2008.