Robert Kropp Email & Phone Number

Private Investor and Counselor at Law admitted to practice law in the State of New York since 1991. Member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York since 1992. Legal advice and counseling only provided within a “single family office setting”. No outside clients. Legal services are generally provided on a "gratis" or "pro bono" basis, with the ability to refer matters within a network of current and former legal colleagues.Specialization in M&A, Taxation, IPO's, Private and Public Debt and Equity Placements, Bankruptcy, Investments, Real Estate, Corporate Entity Formation, including LLC's, Partnerships, and "S" Corporations, Income Tax and Estate Planning.

New York, New York

Senior Investment Banker responsible for sourcing, structuring, and negotiating Sellside and Buyside M&A transactions as well as private and public debt and equity offerings for middle market companies.

New York, New York

Senior Investment Banker with management responsibility for, at its peak, 32 professionals focusing on Sellside and Buyside M&A transactions, IPO's, follow-on, secondary and shelf registrations of convertible debt, preferred and common equity offerings for middle market private and small capitalization public companies.

2 Wall Street New York, New York

Responsible for negotiating, structuring, valuing, drafting and closing IPO's, private placements, and M&A advisory transactions.

El Segundo, California

Joined the company immediately after its IPO to broaden the management team with financial and legal expertise. Commuted between New York and Los Angeles. Returned to N.Y. and became an investment banker.

New York, New York

Sole attorney responsible for negotiating, drafting and closing three (3) transactions, including both stock and asset acquisitions, involving both cash and stock consideration.

New York, New York

Associate Attorney. Participated in drafting and closing IPO's and private placements of debt and equity securities.

New York, Ny And Des Moines, Iowa

Advised investment banking and corporate clients on tax and financial structuring for numerous mergers and acquisitions. Worked with major LBO (Private Equity) firms and merchant banking groups on leveraged buyouts.Provided due diligence, tax structuring and valuation services for many of the "first wave" of LBO's in the mid to late 1980's, culminating in the RJR Nabisco transaction.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Taxation; S.E.C. Regulation; Real Estate; Estates, Powers & Trusts; Family Law; Negotiations, First 18 Hours Of Straight A'S (2 Top A'S In Contracts And Tax)

Activities and Societies: Fordham University School of Law Alumni Association. Fordham University President's Club Member.Attended Fordham.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: President's Circle MemberDean's List. 3.6/4.0 (?) overall GPA as an accounting major. Worked part-time.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business

Activities and Societies: Member of the Basketball Team. Top accounting student.After my freshman year @ Drake, I played one year.