Managing Partner | Attorney, President & Shareholder
CurrentAfter more than 21 years with Henson Efron, I was elected Managing Partner of the firm in 2008 and am now responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the firm. I provide business and corporate law services to a number of clients in industries including manufacturing, engineering, transportation, commercial real estate, and construction. Throughout my career, I have represented publicly-held and privately-owned companies and individuals during acquisitions and divestitures, some valued at more than $300 million.Corporate law: - Business formation, including choice of entity and governance- Succession planning, including buy/sell and cross-purchase agreements- Advertising- Antitrust including Robinson-Patman price discrimination- Mergers and acquisitions of publicly and privately held companies and individuals up to $300 million- Employment agreements/phantom ownership agreements- Represent buyers and sellersTransactional Law:- Representation of lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured lending transactions- Termination of distributors and sales representatives- Product development and supply agreements- Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) including shareholder control and disputes, stock buyback, plan administration, and retained equity interests- Patent and trademark licensingContract Negotiations:- Supply agreements- Distribution and sales representative contracts- Product development agreements- Commercial and industrial leases for developers, sellers, landlords, and tenantsHenson Efron brings more than 42 years of legal innovation to individuals and businesses. Our clients rely on us for comprehensive legal services in the areas of family law; estate, trust and probate; business law; tax; litigation; and real estate.View my complete bio at: http://hensonefron.com/attorneys/clark-d-opdahl/
