Bio

John has over 25+ years of management and transactional experience, primarily focused on successfully advising 200+ private equity transactions. In addition to his role as a Managing Partner at Lakelet Capital, John is a Partner and Private Equity Leader at the law firm of Lippes Mathias. John has advised on deals between $5MM and $250MM+ in a wide range of industry sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, consumer goods, technology, and business services. As counsel for Lakelet, John expertly strategizes and structures these deals to see them through closing with success, transparency, and integrity. John is also active in the Western New York community and has been for his entire legal career. As a member of the American Bar Association and New York State Bar Association, John is also active in several other organizations and boards. He’s a Vistage Trusted Advisor, and a member of Upstate Capital and the Association for Corporate Growth. Education: B.S. from University at Buffalo, Summa Cum Laude; M.B.A. from University at Buffalo, with Distinction; J.D. from University at Buffalo Law School, Magna Cum Laude;