M&A Lawyer  -  Buying & Selling a Business  /  Exit & Succession Planning

I handle the sale of your business, or your purchase of a new business.  My transactions range from formal mergers & acquisitions (M&A) to small business sales.  I also do exit and succession planning for my clients (see below).

I try to fit the legal services to the size and complexity of the transaction.  My philosophy is always to provide the right level of legal services.  For example, it makes no sense to treat a small business purchase like a multi-million dollar deal, because a small deal cannot support the legal fees of a big deal.  Conversely, bigger, more complex deals need more legal work.

The trick is to know what is really important in a deal.  Experience helps, because it helps me tell you what legal services you absolutely need and conversely, what services you can take a calculated risk and forego (hence not pay for).  Clients are always grateful for this kind of straight-talk.

Here are some articles that I have written on the topic:

Buying and Selling a Business

Valuation Issues in Buying and Selling a Business

Buying and Selling a Medical (Dental) Practice

I also do exit & succession planning.  Exit planning is all about transitioning a business from the original owners to second generation family or management, or to an outside buyer.  My goal is to get you out of your business with maximum payoff, maximum security and minimum taxes.  If this topic interests you, try these articles:

Exit & Succession Planning (Short Summary)

Exit & Succession Planning (Long Version)