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Ranked among the best transactional attorneys, Steve has negotiated and documented over several billion dollars in financing and mergers and acquisitions. He has prepared registration statements (both IPO and secondary) and securities regulatory compliance documents for over 20 public companies on the NYSE American (formerly AMEX), NASDAQ, and the OTCBB. Throughout his long and successful tenure in securities law, Steve has developed unique expertise in “shell” reverse merger transactions. Additionally, he has prepared numerous private placement memoranda for technology, biotechnology, bio-agriculture, software, life science, medical device, manufacturing, internet, restaurant, social media, hospitality, and real estate companies. For entrepreneurs creating their start-ups, Steve is often retained throughout the life cycle of the business, from drafting organizational documents such as shareholder or operating/partnership agreements, to the right contracts, licenses, and agreements to make acquisitions, raise capital, and comply with securities laws. Steve is a proven advisor to business owners and shareholders seeking to acquire other companies, sell, or go public. In addition to his work with operating companies, Steve also represents angel investors, investment bankers, and private equity, venture capital, and venture leasing funds, as well as advises and documents fund structures and acquisitions of substantial positions in emerging growth companies. In July 2024, Steve was elected to serve on the firm's Board of Directors. As the sixth board member, Steve brings a wealth of fresh ideas and valuable insights from his extensive experience advising corporate boards.
