Experience

We are not your typical small firm. From breadth of historical responsibilities to depth in specific areas of work, we bring our clients a strong collection of “been there, done that” experiences from which to benefit.

Wall_Street_Journal_Award__MT_It is a fair question — can we actually help you or your business?

  • In addition to significant operational business experiences, we have been in-house general counsel with three different companies in the telecommunications, packaged foods, and power generation / cleantech industries. With each company we had responsibility for all legal functions, including M&A / strategy, and we hired and managed outside legal subject matter experts across a wide range of legal disciplines. Simply, we have walked in your shoes.

As Outside Counsel

  • We have had responsibility for well over one hundred mergers, acquisitions or divestitures representing over one billion dollars in aggregate deal value and with a combined total of well over 30 years of direct experience on both the buy side and sell side.
  • We have worked with hundreds of clients across dozens of industries covering countless deals, matters and disputes ranging in value from the very small to those measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars in value or exposure.  We have built and managed teams to deliver results that met clients’ goals, timing and budgets.

As IP Counsel

  • We established the pre-eminent IP position in the world for supercritical carbon dioxide energy systems and helped lead Echogen Power Systems to being recognized in 2011 by the Wall Street Journal through its national “Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award” program.
  • We have managed large and small IP estates for public and private companies ranging from start-ups to multi-billion dollar multi-nationals, running enforcement, licensing, procurement, training and risk management programs.

What our clients have to say

“Beyond being strong legal technicians, they possess a demonstrated feel for business and the ability to
build and strengthen the relationships that drive a deal.”

Philip D. Brennan
CEO, Echogen Power Systems

“Bright, committed and artful – a natural extension of our team that always drives value.”

Philip D. Brennan
CEO, Echogen Power Systems

“Jeff and Mark have a clear passion for working with owners of privately held businesses like me.”

Philip C. Hodge
Former Owner & President Imaging Science & Services, Inc.

“Jeff and Mark helped me transition my business, my life’s work, to new ownership with the same care, energy and emphasis on doing right by all parties that I used in building my business.”

Philip C. Hodge
Former Owner & President Imaging Science & Services, Inc.

“Many lawyers can document and execute a complex transaction – Jeff goes above and beyond because he understands the interface between business and law and frankly, thinks like a businessman, which many lawyers do not do.”

John Baechle
Former CEO RJF International, Inc.

“Jeff delivers pragmatic business solutions that make a deal happen. His sophistication, presence and talent and those of the team he put together and managed were more than a match for the team of lawyers from a national firm that our private equity buyer used in the deal. I highly recommend Jeff. You will be well served.”

John Baechle
Former CEO RJF International, Inc.