Corporate and Transactional Services
Our group members have substantial experience representing individual, corporate, and nonprofit clients to advance their desired business or organizational goals through all phases of their growth and development. Our attorneys represent a broad spectrum of clients from Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits, to privately held and middle market companies, to family businesses and start-ups. Our clients are in a variety of industries, including technology, medical, biotechnology, fitness, food and beverage, insurance, accounting, health care, financial, and real estate. We tailor our services to fit the size and style of the organization or individual that we represent.
Zachary J. Crain
Attorney & Chair, Corporate & Transactional Services
Sara Gross Methner
Attorney & Chief Attorney Talent Officer
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