--- title: "About Acquisition Stars & Alex Lubyansky" description: "Meet Acquisition Stars and founder Alex Lubyansky. Nationwide M&A counsel for business buyers, sellers and repeat acquirers, based in Novi, Michigan." canonical: "https://acquisitionstars.com/about" firm: "Acquisition Stars" practice: "M&A and securities law" office: "Novi, Michigan (serves clients nationwide)" contact: "consult@acquisitionstars.com | 248-266-2790" --- # About Acquisition Stars Business acquisition and sale counsel Updated September 22, 2026 Acquisition Stars is a law firm that helps business buyers, sellers and repeat acquirers structure, negotiate and complete transactions. Based in Novi, Michigan, the firm serves clients nationwide. Founder Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A practice, with an associate supporting the work. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) Meet Alex and learn how we work ## What Acquisition Stars does ### [LOI drafting, review and negotiation](https://acquisitionstars.com/letter-of-intent-review-attorney) We help business buyers address the proposed terms before an offer or signature. You can request an assessment with an identified target even if an LOI has not been drafted. ### [Business acquisitions and sales](https://acquisitionstars.com/services/mergers-acquisitions) We represent buyers or sellers through diligence, purchase-agreement negotiation and closing. The work connects the transaction structure, findings and closing requirements so the client can make informed decisions. ### [Legal due diligence](https://acquisitionstars.com/services/due-diligence) We review the legal issues within the agreed scope of an acquisition, including contracts, ownership and transfer requirements. Findings inform the questions to resolve, provisions to negotiate and work needed before closing. ### [Acquisition structures and continuing counsel](https://acquisitionstars.com/services/deal-structuring) We help repeat acquirers plan ownership, governance and the relationship between acquisition entities. Continuing counsel supports decisions and obligations between transactions as well as the next purchase. ### [Exit planning and seller preparation](https://acquisitionstars.com/services/exit-planning) We help owners consider the legal preparation needed before a business sale. That includes reviewing ownership, transaction structure and issues to address before negotiations begin. ### [Securities law counsel](https://acquisitionstars.com/services/securities-law) Donald Hateley serves as Of Counsel to Acquisition Stars and handles the securities law work. Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A work, with an associate supporting the engagement. ## What makes Acquisition Stars different ### Alex leads the M&A engagement Alex Lubyansky leads every M&A engagement, reviews every document, and leads negotiation and closing. An associate supports the work; Alex remains the lead on strategy and key transaction decisions. ### M&A counsel since 2013 Alex has practiced M&A since 2013. Acquisition Stars was founded in 2024, so the firm’s history and its founder’s experience are stated separately. ### Help before the first draft An identified acquisition target is enough to begin a conversation about legal scope. LOI drafting, review of an existing draft and representation through closing are different engagements, and we discuss which work fits the transaction. ### One office, nationwide transaction work Acquisition Stars serves clients nationwide from its office in Novi, Michigan. The matter assessment considers the transaction, the parties and any additional counsel the work may require. ### Defined scope and decision responsibility Before work begins, we discuss objectives, authority, financing, deadlines and the proposed legal scope. Fees and engagement terms are documented so the client understands who is responsible for the agreed work. ## Who works with Acquisition Stars - **First-time buyers with an identified target** who need help before making an offer, reviewing an LOI or moving into diligence. - **SaaS and other operating-business buyers** assessing the legal work required for a specific acquisition. - **Funded searchers and SBA-financed buyers** coordinating the transaction with investors, lenders and other advisers. - **Repeat acquirers and acquisition platforms** needing ownership structures, governance and continuing legal counsel. - **Business owners preparing for or negotiating a sale** who need seller-side representation. - **Founders and issuers with securities questions** needing securities law counsel from Donald Hateley, Of Counsel. For a specific target, start with [LOI counsel for business buyers](https://acquisitionstars.com/letter-of-intent-review-attorney). If you are still mapping the transaction, use our [buyer guide](https://acquisitionstars.com/buying-a-business) to find the relevant next step. ## The team behind Acquisition Stars ![Alex Lubyansky, founder and managing partner of Acquisition Stars](https://acquisitionstars.com/images/alex-lubyansky-headshot.jpg) ### Alex Lubyansky, founder and managing partner Alex has practiced M&A since 2013 and founded Acquisition Stars in 2024. He leads M&A strategy, document review, negotiation and closing, with an associate supporting the work. The firm is built around defined transaction scopes and senior counsel involvement. Alex’s background also includes collegiate soccer as a goalkeeper at the University of Michigan. #### Education and admissions - State Bar of Michigan: admitted 2013, attorney number P77121. - United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan: admitted to practice. - DePaul University College of Law: J.D. - University of Michigan: B.A. Verify current bar standing in the [State Bar of Michigan member directory](https://dir.michbar.org/) by searching Lubyansky or P77121. [Alex on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlubyansky/) [Alex’s professional website](https://alexlubyansky.com/) [Acquisition Stars on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquisition-stars) Donald Hateley serves as Of Counsel to Acquisition Stars and handles the securities law work. Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A work, with an associate supporting the engagement. ![Donald Hateley, Of Counsel for securities law at Acquisition Stars](https://acquisitionstars.com/images/donald-hateley-headshot.webp) ## Donald Hateley Of Counsel, Securities Law | Acquisition Stars Donald Hateley serves as Of Counsel to Acquisition Stars for securities law matters. His background includes advising public and private companies on securities transactions, corporate finance, and corporate governance, including public and private equity and debt financings. Admitted to the California bar in 1993, he is a graduate of the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and Southwestern Law School. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) ## How Acquisition Stars works 1. Share the transaction and deadlineTell us what you want to buy or sell, the proposed price and financing, your role and the next deadline. A draft LOI is useful if one exists, but you do not need one to request an assessment. 2. Discuss fit, scope and engagement termsWe review whether the matter fits the practice and identify the work being requested. Scope, fees and responsibilities are agreed before representation begins; submitting an inquiry alone does not create an engagement. 3. Confirm the workplan and communicationFor M&A engagements, Alex leads the matter with associate support. Work is coordinated through structured written updates and agreed calls, with priorities, document requirements and turnaround confirmed for the transaction. Contact the firm by email at [consult@acquisitionstars.com](mailto:consult@acquisitionstars.com) or by phone at [(248) 266-2790](tel:+12482662790). Include any signing deadline with your inquiry. ## Key facts about Acquisition Stars Company name: Acquisition Stars Type: Law firm focused on business transactions Founded: 2024 Founder: Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner Headquarters: 26203 Novi Road, Suite 200, Novi, MI 48375. One office; nationwide practice. Core offering: Legal counsel for buying, selling, structuring and operating acquisition businesses. Pricing: Fees depend on the agreed scope and are documented in the engagement agreement. Contract terms: Scope, fees and responsibilities are agreed before representation begins. An inquiry alone does not create an engagement. Services: LOI drafting and review, M&A, legal due diligence, purchase agreements, acquisition structures, exit planning and continuing counsel. Donald Hateley, Of Counsel, handles securities matters. Clients served: Business buyers, owner-sellers, funded searchers, repeat acquirers and acquisition platforms. Communication: Phone and email for inquiries; structured written updates and agreed calls during an engagement. Deadlines and document turnaround are confirmed for the matter. Client confidentiality: Client names and identifying transaction details are not disclosed here. Website: [acquisitionstars.com](https://acquisitionstars.com/) Social: [Firm LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquisition-stars)[Alex Lubyansky LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexlubyansky/) ## Frequently asked questions ### What does Acquisition Stars do? Acquisition Stars provides legal counsel for business acquisitions, sales, transaction structures and related ongoing work. Services include LOI drafting and review, legal diligence, purchase agreements and closing. ### Can I contact the firm before I have an LOI? Yes. If you have identified a business to buy, share the proposed transaction, financing plan and next deadline so we can discuss the appropriate legal scope. ### Who will work on my acquisition? Alex Lubyansky leads every M&A engagement, reviews every document, and leads negotiation and closing, with an associate supporting the work. The engagement discussion identifies responsibilities and the scope of representation. ### Does Acquisition Stars work with clients outside Michigan? Yes. The firm serves clients nationwide from one office in Novi, Michigan, and the matter assessment considers whether additional counsel is needed for the work. ### How are fees and turnaround determined? Fees depend on the agreed scope and are documented in the engagement agreement. Share any signing or closing deadline when you inquire; availability and document turnaround are confirmed for the matter. ### Who handles securities matters? Donald Hateley serves as Of Counsel to Acquisition Stars and handles the securities law work. Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A work, with an associate supporting the engagement. ### When was Acquisition Stars founded? Acquisition Stars was founded in 2024. Founder Alex Lubyansky has practiced M&A since 2013. ## Who We Help Acquisition Stars represents buyers, sellers, and operators across a range of transaction types and industries. Explore the practice area closest to your deal. 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Donald Hateley serves as Of Counsel to Acquisition Stars and handles the securities law work. Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A work, with an associate supporting the engagement. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) Or call directly: [(248) 266-2790](tel:+12482662790) --- Source: https://acquisitionstars.com/about Markdown version generated for machine readers. Canonical HTML at the source URL.