Experienced business attorney practicing primarily in the areas of corporate law, corporate finance, technology law, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, tax law and commercial finance. Counsels clients on a wide variety of legal issues including private placements, venture capital and other financing; joint ventures and strategic business relationships; software development contracts, licensing agreements and other technology issues; sales agency and other distribution matters; shareholder and partner disputes; and employment issues and executive compensation arrangements. Clients range from start-ups seeking guidance on formation of their business entity, to established companies looking for new sources of capital to fuel their growth, to mature family-owned businesses planning for transfer to the next generation. Counsels individuals buying a business for the first time and companies buying to expand their existing operations. Advises owners on selling their business or pursuing other exit strategies. Practice areas: corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, tax law, technology law, partner and shareholder disputes, business law