You built your business. We protect what you have built when it is time to sell. Our Brentwood business exit attorneys represent owners selling companies across Healthcare, Finance, Technology, providing strategic sell-side counsel that maximizes your value, protects your interests, and gets the deal across the finish line.
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What We Do
Alex Lubyansky handles business exit & sell-side law work for buyers and sellers in Brentwood and across the country. Here is what that looks like:
Sell-side legal representation for business owners
Exit readiness assessment and pre-sale preparation
Buyer vetting and offer evaluation
Purchase agreement negotiation on behalf of sellers
Representations and warranties management to minimize post-closing liability
Escrow and indemnification cap structuring
Non-compete and transition services agreement negotiation
Post-closing obligation management and earnout dispute support
Who We Serve
We work best with people who know what they want and are ready to move:
Business owners planning to sell within the next 6 to 24 months
Founders who received an offer and need legal counsel immediately
Family-owned businesses planning generational transitions through sale
Business owners approached by private equity firms or strategic buyers
Partners managing a business dissolution through sale of assets
Entrepreneurs ready to exit and move on to their next venture
See If Your Deal Is a Fit
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Our Process
A structured, methodical approach to business exit & sell-side law
1
Exit Readiness Review
We assess your corporate records, contracts, and legal standing to identify issues that could reduce your sale price or delay closing, and help you fix them before going to market.
2
Deal Strategy
We work with you and your advisors to define your priorities, whether that is maximizing cash at close, minimizing post-closing risk, retaining key terms, or achieving a clean break.
3
Offer Evaluation & LOI Negotiation
We analyze incoming offers and negotiate letter of intent terms that set you up for a successful transaction, including purchase price structure, exclusivity, and closing conditions.
4
Purchase Agreement Negotiation
Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky personally negotiates the definitive purchase agreement, fighting for seller-favorable terms on reps and warranties, indemnification, escrow, and closing mechanics.
5
Closing & Transition
We manage the closing process, coordinate with all parties, and handle transition services agreements and non-compete terms so you can exit on your terms.
We don't take every matter. Here is what happens when you reach out.
1
Personal Review (Within 24 Hours)
Alex reviews your transaction details personally. No intake coordinators, no junior associates screening your submission.
2
Fit Assessment
We evaluate whether your deal aligns with our practice. Not every matter is a fit, and we will tell you directly if it is not.
3
Initial Conversation
If there is alignment, Alex schedules a direct call to discuss your transaction, timeline, and objectives.
4
Clear Engagement Terms
Before any work begins, you receive a written engagement letter with defined scope, timeline, and fee structure. No surprises.
Request Your Brentwood Engagement Assessment
Alex Lubyansky handles every business exit & sell-side law engagement personally.
15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide. One attorney on every deal.
Request Engagement Assessment
We review every transaction inquiry within one business day.
Submission Received
Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
Questions to Ask Any M&A Attorney Before Hiring
Use these before you call any firm, including ours.
1. "Who will actually handle my transaction?"
At many firms, a partner sells the work and a junior associate does it. Ask for the name of the attorney who will draft and negotiate your documents.
2. "How many M&A transactions has the lead attorney closed in the past 12 months?"
Volume indicates current, active deal experience, not just credentials from years ago.
3. "What is your experience with my deal size and industry?"
A $500K SBA acquisition and a $50M PE deal require different skill sets. Make sure the attorney has handled transactions similar to yours.
4. "Will you coordinate with my CPA, financial advisor, and broker?"
M&A transactions require a team. Your attorney should work with your other advisors, not in a silo.
5. "How do you handle post-closing disputes?"
Reps, warranties, and indemnification claims surface months after closing. Ask whether the firm handles post-closing litigation or refers it out.
6. "What is your fee structure, and what drives cost?"
Hourly, flat fee, or hybrid. Ask what factors increase legal costs so there are no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Brentwood clients
When should I hire a lawyer to help sell my business?
Ideally, engage a business exit attorney 6 to 12 months before you plan to go to market. This gives us time to clean up corporate records, resolve potential deal-killers, and structure the company for maximum sale value. If you have already received an offer, contact us immediately so we can protect your interests from the start.
What does a business exit attorney do?
A business exit attorney represents you through every stage of selling your company, from pre-sale preparation through closing. This includes evaluating offers, negotiating the letter of intent and purchase agreement, managing due diligence requests, structuring protections against post-closing claims, and coordinating the closing itself.
How do I minimize my liability after selling my business?
Post-closing liability is one of the biggest concerns for sellers. Acquisition Stars negotiates tight limitations on your representations and warranties, caps on indemnification exposure, short survival periods, and basket and deductible structures that protect you from buyer claims after the sale closes.
How long does it take to sell a business?
From the time you accept a letter of intent, most deals close within 60 to 120 days. The full process, including pre-sale preparation and marketing, can take 6 to 12 months. Acquisition Stars keeps deals on schedule by responding quickly, anticipating issues, and pushing the process forward without unnecessary delays.
Why choose Acquisition Stars to represent me as a seller?
Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky personally handles every sell-side engagement, bringing 15+ years of exclusive M&A experience to your transaction. You are not handed off to a junior associate. You get experienced counsel with the personal attention and responsiveness that a deal of this importance deserves.
How do Tennessee non-compete laws affect business exit & sell-side law transactions?
Enforceable under common law if reasonable. Tennessee courts apply a reasonableness standard, examining whether the restriction protects a legitimate business interest and is reasonable in time, geography, and scope. Tennessee courts will blue-pencil overbroad covenants. Tennessee law requires independent consideration for non-competes signed after the initial hire.
What are the Tennessee tax considerations for a business exit?
Tennessee imposes a 6.5% franchise and excise tax on net earnings. The franchise tax is based on the greater of net worth or the book value of real and tangible personal property in Tennessee. Tennessee has no personal income tax (the Hall Tax on investment income was fully repealed in 2021). The no-personal-income-tax status benefits pass-through entity owners.
Does Tennessee have a bulk sales law that affects business acquisitions?
Tennessee has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). The Tennessee Department of Revenue may impose successor liability on asset purchasers for the seller's unpaid taxes under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 67-1-1440. A tax clearance should be obtained before closing.
What can I expect during an initial consultation in Brentwood?
During your confidential initial consultation in Brentwood, we'll discuss your business exit & sell-side law needs, review your current situation, assess potential challenges specific to Tennessee, and outline a clear path forward. We'll explain our process, answer your questions, and determine if we're the right fit for your needs.
Do you work with companies outside of Brentwood?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide while maintaining a strong presence in Brentwood. Our managing partner handles business exit & sell-side law matters across all 50 states, coordinating with local counsel where state-specific requirements apply.
Need Specific Guidance?
Submit your transaction details for a preliminary assessment by our managing partner
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Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
M&A Market: Brentwood & the Nashville Metro
Nashville has become one of the hottest M&A markets in the country, driven by its outsized healthcare industry (HCA, Community Health Systems) and booming music/entertainment sector. The city's healthcare ecosystem generates consistent deal flow from physician practice roll-ups to health IT acquisitions. Nashville's rapid population growth has also fueled significant M&A in hospitality, food & beverage, and commercial real estate services.
Top M&A Sectors Near Brentwood
Healthcare & Hospital Systems
Music & Entertainment
Hospitality & Tourism
Technology
Commercial Real Estate
Deal Environment
Nashville's deal market is red hot - the city's population growth and corporate relocations have created intense competition for quality targets. Healthcare acquisitions dominate, but technology and entertainment deals are growing rapidly.
Why Acquire in the Nashville Area
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, and Nashville's cost of doing business is 10-15% below the national average. The city's growth trajectory (consistently ranked among the fastest-growing US metros) provides organic revenue tailwinds for acquired businesses.
Tennessee Legal Considerations
Tennessee enforces non-compete agreements under a reasonableness standard and requires employers to use E-Verify for employee verification - acquirers must ensure the target's workforce documentation is compliant to avoid post-close liability.
Tennessee Legal Considerations for Business Exit & Sell-Side Law
Non-Compete Laws
Enforceable with blue-pencil available. Independent consideration required post-hire.
Filing Requirements
Entity mergers and conversions must be filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State. Annual reports are required. The Department of Revenue handles franchise and excise tax registrations.
Key Tennessee Considerations
Tennessee's franchise tax has a net worth component that can create significant tax liability for capital-intensive acquisitions, and recent litigation has challenged its constitutionality
Tennessee has no personal income tax, which benefits pass-through entity acquisitions where owners are Tennessee residents
Nashville's growth as a healthcare industry hub creates active M&A markets with specific regulatory requirements for healthcare entity transactions
Guides and Resources
In-depth guides to help you prepare for your transaction
Attorney perspective on business exit attorney matters
"Sellers who wait until they have a buyer to think about legal structure end up leaving money on the table. The time to prepare for a sale is 12 to 18 months before you expect to close. Everything from tax structure to contract cleanup affects what a buyer will pay."
Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner
On pre-sale preparation timelines (Client engagement letter)
15+ years of M&A and securities transaction experience·Managing Partner on every engagement·Admitted in Michigan, practicing nationwide
