Charles D. Bybee

Charles D. Bybee is a tax lawyer who advises businesses, partnerships, limited liability companies, and investors on complex business and tax matters. He works on strategic tax planning involving mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity offerings, leasing transactions, stock option plans, and executive compensation. His practice also includes private equity, venture capital, and energy-related work. He helps clients structure transactions carefully, manage tax issues, and support long-term business goals.

Charles earned his B.B.A., summa cum laude, from Texas A&M University in 1984. He later received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law in 1987. His education gave him a strong foundation in business principles, legal analysis, and tax planning. That background supports his work on complex transactions and entity matters.

Charles works extensively with partnerships and limited liability companies on tax issues and on preparing and negotiating partnership and LLC agreements. He also advises private equity and venture capital funds on fund formation documents and the tax aspects of transactions. In addition, he reviews fund documents for investors during diligence. His guidance helps clients understand risks, make informed decisions, and structure deals in a way that supports business growth.

Charles D. Bybee has significant experience in the energy sector, especially in oil and gas matters. He has advised on the sale and purchase of oil and gas properties, land acquisition, exploration and development agreements, and farmout agreements. He also works on funding structures and credit facilities tied to upstream and midstream assets. His practical approach helps clients complete complex transactions, address tax concerns, and move projects forward with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
• Member, Colorado State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas A&M University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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