Amy Demlow Bio

Amy Demlow is the Managing Member of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston—the first woman in the over 150-year history of the firm to assume the role. Over her 30+ years of practice, she has developed extensive capabilities in complex corporate and business transactions, as well as real estate matters. She also counsels owners of closely-held businesses on various estate planning matters. Amy has worked with several families and closely held business owners in structuring their family trust companies as a solution to business succession and successor trustee issues. Amy serves as lead counsel on numerous firm M&A transactions, including closely held exchanges, private equity transactions, and sales to public companies. She is results-oriented and works easily with investment bankers and certified public accountants on a team approach. She is familiar with tax, regulatory, and complex issues that affect buyers and sellers. She also serves as general counsel to several firm clients, offering guidance on matters such as corporate governance, executive compensation, and business succession planning.