Bio

John Igoe is an experienced corporate lawyer with knowledge of many areas of business law. He learns the operations and businesses of his clients in depth in order to be in a position to render legal advice in the context of their goals. John has extensive experience working with startup companies and entrepreneurs as they form and grow their businesses. This focus area is supported by the Firm's Helping Innovators Thrive (HIT) program (hit.lockelord.com), which provides support and affordable access to strategic legal advice for qualifying entrepreneurs and young companies. John also represents venture capital and private equity funds. John has worked in the venture capital arena since he started practicing law in 1981. He has advised startup companies from inception to IPO and beyond. He has a strong reputation in Florida for his knowledge of venture capital transactions and securities law. He also works on complex corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate matters. John began his legal career in the Firm's Providence office in 1981 and moved to the West Palm Beach office in 1983 to assist in building the Firm's practice in Florida. John serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Florida Venture Forum.