Recognized Corporate Lawyers

David Jermann, IIDavid A. Jermann, II

David counsels franchisors and franchisees on franchise and distribution law, including agreements, disclosure requirements and regulatory compliance. He represents clients in disputes over terminations, contract breaches and franchise laws, and advises on contract terms and litigation risk.

Tara EllisTara P. Ellis

Tara advises companies on Corporate Law matters, including governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate transactions and financing. She also helps gaming, hospitality and other businesses navigate licensing and compliance requirements, including gaming and alcoholic beverage regulation.

Chris DargieChris Dargie

Chris practices Corporate Law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, startup law and finance, and corporate governance. He advises businesses at different stages of growth on transactions and other business matters. His work also includes business immigration and energy products trading and distribution.

John ShoreJohn H. Shore

John advises companies, business owners, investors and tax-exempt organizations on corporate law, including formation, governance, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning. He also handles commercial agreements and real estate transactions, with many clients in health care.

Zach ForwardZach Forward

Zach advises businesses on Corporate Law matters throughout their life cycle, from formation and ongoing corporate maintenance to mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and exit. He drafts and negotiates agreements for start-ups, privately held companies and public corporations, including those in regulated industries.

Troy RiderTroy B. Rider

Troy advises closely held and family businesses on corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, governance and succession planning. He also works with lenders on commercial loans and credit recoveries and advises businesses on real estate and regulatory matters.

Brian McGovernBrian M. McGovern

Brian focuses on corporate law for for-profit and non-profit entities and their principals, advising from formation and governance through financing, acquisitions, restructuring and dissolution. He also counsels cannabis businesses on corporate and regulatory matters, including licensing.

Danny FelthamDanny Feltham

Danny advises public and private companies on corporate law matters, including joint ventures, reorganizations, and mergers and acquisitions. He serves as outside general counsel to private equity and venture capital funds, portfolio companies, and family-owned businesses, and handles capital raises and exits.

Eddy CarvajalEduardo A. Carvajal

Eddy advises companies, private equity clients and entrepreneurs on corporate law matters, including acquisitions and sales, joint ventures, commercial agreements, and debt and equity financing. He also counsels clients on corporate governance, compliance and internal investigations.

Carlyn WilliamsCarlyn S. Williams

Carlyn advises emerging growth companies from formation through exit and represents venture capital funds and private investors making investments, particularly in technology and life sciences. She also advises private equity firms and corporate clients on mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions.

Ben StraughanBen Straughan

Ben advises startups and early-stage companies on angel and venture capital financings, governance, M&A and spinouts. His emerging companies practice spans technology, space and consumer products, including IP-focused businesses and cross-border financings involving Asian investors.