M&A Law

M&A Attorney.
Mergers and Acquisitions Counsel from LOI to Closing.

M&A transactions from LOI through closing. Nationwide.

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What to Expect
Focus
M&A transactions
Coverage
Nationwide
Pricing
Scoped before engagement

Send us the LOI or purchase agreement. We will review it and get back to you.

01 / Scope

M&A Legal Services We Handle

Every stage of the deal, from first offer through post-closing.

Letter of Intent (LOI)

Drafting, review, and negotiation. Exclusivity, due diligence scope, purchase price structure, and the terms that set your position for the rest of the deal.

  • LOI Drafting & Review
  • Exclusivity & Timeline Terms
  • Purchase Price Structure
  • Due Diligence Scope Definition
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Buying a Business

Offer through closing. APA/SPA drafting, deal structuring, third-party consents, SBA and conventional financing coordination.

  • Purchase Agreement (APA/SPA)
  • Asset vs. Stock Structuring
  • Financing Coordination
  • Closing & Post-Closing
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Selling a Business

Rep & warranty negotiation, escrow and earnout structuring, working-capital adjustments, indemnification caps.

  • Rep & Warranty Negotiation
  • Escrow & Earnout Structuring
  • Working-Capital Adjustments
  • Indemnification Caps
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Due Diligence

Contract review, liability analysis, regulatory compliance, IP, employment. Findings summarized with deal-term implications.

  • Contract & Agreement Review
  • Liability & Risk Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Diligence Summary Reports
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Post-Closing

Earnout disputes, working-capital true-ups, indemnification claims, escrow releases.

  • Working-Capital True-Ups
  • Escrow Release Negotiation
  • Earnout Dispute Resolution
  • Indemnification Claims
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Securities & Compliance

Private placements, exempt offering filings, state securities filings, equity plans for employees, quotation applications, reverse mergers, and OTCQB listings.

  • Private Placements & Exempt Offerings
  • State Securities Filings
  • Reverse Mergers & OTCQB
  • Public Company Compliance
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Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner at Acquisition Stars
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02 / How the Work Runs

M&A Counsel From LOI Through Closing

The work covers deal strategy, negotiation of the LOI and the purchase agreement, and the closing, within the scope agreed for your engagement.

a.

Scope agreed before work begins

LOI drafting, LOI review and representation through closing are different engagements. The first call confirms which work fits your deal.

b.

M&A transactions only

Not general business law. Not litigation. Indemnification caps, earn-out triggers, and working-capital adjustments are the core of the work.

c.

Scope in writing

You receive a written scope of work and pricing before any engagement begins.

03 / What You Get

Why Work With an M&A Attorney at Acquisition Stars

a.

Michigan-licensed. M&A work only.

SBA acquisitions to PE platform deals. Franchise purchases to multi-entity roll-ups.

b.

Every term reviewed.

Indemnification caps, earn-out triggers, working-capital targets, escrow holdbacks. No surprises at closing.

c.

Scope and pricing defined upfront.

In writing, before engagement begins.

Engagement

Tell Us About a Deal in Progress

Tell us the deal type, approximate size, and where you are in the process.

Tell Us About Your Deal

M&A Advisors: Partner program →

04 / Coverage

Nationwide M&A Representation

We work with clients by phone, email and video. Geography is not a constraint.

Office
Acquisition Stars
26203 Novi Road, Suite 200
Novi, MI 48375
Direct line
(248) 266-2790
Mon to Fri, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Email
consult@acquisitionstars.com
Response within one business day

M&A Practice Areas

Acquisition Stars handles the M&A work in every practice area below and works with securities counsel on securities matters. Each practice area links to a dedicated page with geographic coverage, state-specific legal context, and transaction guidance.

M&A Attorney Business Acquisition Lawyer Business Sale Attorney LOI Attorney Due Diligence Attorney Purchase Agreement Attorney Business Exit Attorney Going Public Attorney Reverse Merger Attorney Securities Lawyer Healthcare Acquisition Attorney Franchise Acquisition Lawyer SPAC Attorney FDD Review Attorney Search Fund & ETA Attorney

Primary Markets

The firm is based in Michigan and represents buyers and sellers nationwide, with dedicated pages for the states below.

Michigan

Acquisition Counsel by State

M&A Attorney FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our M&A legal services

What does an M&A attorney do?
An M&A attorney handles the legal work of buying or selling a business. That includes drafting and negotiating the letter of intent, preparing the purchase agreement, leading legal due diligence, structuring the transaction (asset vs. stock, earn-outs, escrow, indemnification), coordinating with lenders and accountants, and closing the deal.
How much do M&A attorneys charge?
No standard fee applies: M&A attorney fees depend on transaction type, deal size, and complexity. At Acquisition Stars, scope and pricing are defined in writing before any work begins.
Do I need an M&A attorney for a small business acquisition?
Yes. Even on a smaller acquisition, the purchase agreement determines what you actually buy, what liabilities follow you, and what happens if the financials turn out to be different than represented. An M&A attorney negotiates indemnification caps, working-capital adjustments, and earn-out triggers as the core of the practice. Ask for a fee estimate before you decide.
What types of deals do you handle?
Buy-side acquisitions, sell-side exits, SBA-financed purchases, PE add-on acquisitions, and franchise acquisitions. If your transaction involves a letter of intent or purchase agreement, we handle it. When a deal involves securities filings, a reverse merger, or public company work, we work with securities counsel on that part.
How much does it cost?
The cost depends on the transaction type, deal size, and complexity. We define scope and pricing in writing before any work begins.
How long does a business acquisition or sale take?
No fixed period applies: the time from a signed letter of intent to closing depends on deal complexity, diligence findings, financing conditions, and how prepared both sides are. We set realistic expectations on the first call.
What does the engagement process look like?
You tell us about your deal. We review the details and determine fit. If we can help, you receive a written scope of work and pricing. Once engaged, we handle the legal stages in the agreed scope, from LOI through closing and post-closing matters.
Do I need an M&A attorney or can my business lawyer handle this?
M&A transactions have specialized terms that general business attorneys rarely encounter: indemnification caps, earn-out triggers, working-capital adjustments, rep and warranty survival periods, escrow holdback provisions. Each of these directly affects what you pay or what you keep. Experienced M&A counsel knows which terms to negotiate and what they cost you.

Need guidance specific to your transaction?

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05 / Get In Touch

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