Due Diligence Attorney • Birmingham, Michigan

Due Diligence Attorney in Birmingham

By Alex Lubyansky · Managing Partner

Last updated May 21, 2026

What you do not know about a target company can cost you everything. Our Birmingham due diligence attorneys conduct rigorous legal due diligence for business acquisitions across Finance, Automotive, Real Estate, identifying hidden risks and liabilities so you can make informed decisions and negotiate from a position of strength.

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Selective M&A Practice

Personal Attention

Senior Counsel on Every Deal

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What We Do

Alex Lubyansky handles acquisition due diligence law work for buyers and sellers in Birmingham and across the country. Here is what that looks like:

Comprehensive legal due diligence for acquisitions
Contract review and assignment analysis
Litigation and regulatory exposure assessment
Intellectual property and proprietary rights evaluation
Employee and benefit plan compliance review
Real estate lease and environmental liability analysis
Corporate governance and organizational document review
Due diligence findings report with risk-ranked recommendations

Who We Serve

We work best with people who know what they want and are ready to move:

Buyers under LOI who need legal due diligence completed on a deadline
Private equity firms requiring institutional-quality diligence reports
Search fund operators conducting diligence on their first acquisition
Corporate development teams acquiring companies in regulated industries
Independent sponsors who need diligence to satisfy lender requirements
Family offices evaluating operating company investments

See If Your Deal Is a Fit

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Our Process

A structured, methodical approach to acquisition due diligence law

Diligence Planning

We create a customized due diligence checklist and request list based on the target company's industry, size, and deal structure, then coordinate document collection with the seller.

Document Review & Analysis

Our team reviews every material contract, corporate record, litigation file, and regulatory filing in the data room, flagging risks that could affect valuation or deal terms.

Risk Identification

We identify and categorize risks by severity, including potential liabilities, contract issues, compliance gaps, and operational exposures that require attention before closing.

Findings Report & Recommendations

Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky delivers a clear, actionable findings report with risk-ranked issues and specific recommendations for how to address each one in the purchase agreement.

Deal Term Negotiation Support

We translate diligence findings into negotiation leverage, drafting specific representations, warranties, indemnities, and closing conditions that protect you from identified risks.

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What Happens After You Submit

We don't take every matter. Here is what happens when you reach out.

Personal Review (Within 24 Hours)

Alex reviews your transaction details personally. No intake coordinators, no junior associates screening your submission.

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.

Initial Conversation

If there is alignment, Alex schedules a direct call to discuss your transaction, timeline, and objectives.

Clear Engagement Terms

Before any work begins, you receive a written engagement letter with defined scope, timeline, and fee structure. No surprises.

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Alex Lubyansky handles every acquisition due diligence law engagement personally.

15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide. One attorney on every deal.

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We review every transaction inquiry within one business day.

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 Birmingham clients

What does a due diligence attorney do in an acquisition?

A due diligence attorney investigates the legal health of a target company before you close the deal. This includes reviewing contracts, litigation history, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employee matters, and corporate governance. At Acquisition Stars, we go beyond checklists to give you a clear, strategic picture of what you are actually buying.

How long does legal due diligence take?

Legal due diligence typically takes 3 to 6 weeks depending on the size and complexity of the target company. Acquisition Stars is structured for speed, and Managing Partner Alex Lubyansky personally oversees every diligence engagement to ensure we meet your deal timeline without sacrificing thoroughness.

What risks does due diligence uncover?

Common findings include undisclosed liabilities, contracts that do not survive a change of control, pending or threatened litigation, regulatory non-compliance, intellectual property ownership gaps, employee classification issues, and environmental exposures. Any of these can significantly affect valuation or kill a deal entirely.

What happens if due diligence uncovers problems?

Diligence findings give you negotiation leverage. Depending on the severity, you can negotiate a purchase price reduction, require the seller to fix the issue before closing, add specific indemnification protections to the purchase agreement, or walk away from the deal if the risks are too significant.

Why not just use my general business attorney for due diligence?

Acquisition due diligence requires specialized M&A experience. A general business attorney may not know which risks matter most in the context of a transaction or how to translate findings into protective deal terms. Acquisition Stars has 15+ years of exclusive M&A experience, which means we know exactly where to look and what to do with what we find.

What are the Michigan tax considerations for transaction due diligence?

Michigan imposes a 6% Corporate Income Tax (CIT) on C-corporations. Pass-through entities are generally not subject to entity-level tax. Michigan uses a single sales factor apportionment formula with market-based sourcing. The state repealed its Michigan Business Tax in 2012 and replaced it with the simpler CIT.

What can I expect during an initial consultation in Birmingham?

During your confidential initial consultation in Birmingham, we'll discuss your acquisition due diligence law needs, review your current situation, assess potential challenges specific to Michigan, 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 Birmingham?

Yes, we represent clients nationwide while maintaining a strong presence in Birmingham. Our managing partner handles acquisition due diligence law matters across all 50 states, coordinating with local counsel where state-specific requirements apply.

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M&A Market: Birmingham & the Detroit Metro

Detroit's M&A market is experiencing a renaissance driven by the automotive industry's massive shift to electric vehicles, creating unprecedented acquisition opportunities across the EV supply chain, battery technology, and autonomous driving systems. Beyond automotive, Detroit's manufacturing expertise extends to aerospace, defense, and industrial automation, with a deep pool of established businesses built over generations. The metro area's combination of world-class engineering talent, affordable real estate, and proximity to the Canadian border makes it uniquely positioned for both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Top M&A Sectors Near Birmingham

Automotive & EV Supply Chain
Advanced Manufacturing
Healthcare Systems
Defense & Aerospace
Industrial Automation

Deal Environment

Detroit's deal market offers exceptional value - established manufacturing and technology businesses trade at lower multiples than comparable companies on the coasts. Many are second or third-generation family businesses with strong fundamentals and loyal customer bases, creating ideal acquisition targets for PE-backed platforms.

Why Acquire in the Detroit Area

Metro Detroit has the highest concentration of engineers per capita in the US and sits at the center of the North American automotive supply chain. The region's ongoing economic revitalization, combined with Michigan's skilled workforce and affordable cost structure, creates compelling acquisition opportunities with significant upside potential.

Michigan Legal Considerations

Michigan's non-compete statute permits reasonable restrictions on competition but courts apply strict scrutiny - agreements must be reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and type of activity restricted, and Michigan's personal property tax on business equipment must be factored into asset purchase valuations.

Local Market Context

Birmingham M&A Market

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI MSA · MSA population 4.4M

MSA Population (2024)

4.4M

U.S. Census Bureau

Top Industry Concentration

1 automotive supply chain
2 advanced manufacturing
3 healthcare

Detroit's M&A market is defined by the automotive industry. Tier-1 and Tier-2 supplier consolidation, EV technology acquisitions, and software-defined vehicle platform deals characterize the current deal environment. The Big Three automakers (GM, Ford, Stellantis) act as both acquirers and deal catalysts. The push toward electric vehicles has accelerated acquisitions of battery technology, charging infrastructure, and mobility software companies in and around the metro.

Major Birmingham Employers and Deal Anchors

General Motors
Ford Motor Company
Stellantis
Henry Ford Health
Beaumont Health
Lear Corporation

Transit and Logistics

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a Delta Air Lines hub. The Detroit-Windsor tunnel and Ambassador Bridge provide the busiest US-Canada land border crossing by trade value. Great Lakes shipping and Canadian cross-border trade are significant logistics factors.

Recent Birmingham Deal Signal (2024-2025)

Ford and GM continued EV supply chain acquisitions in 2024, targeting battery material processors and software-defined vehicle companies. Automotive supplier consolidation among Tier-2 manufacturers generated multiple mid-market transactions in the Michigan metro.

Source (accessed 2026-04-27)

Local Regulatory Notes for Acquisition Due Diligence Law

Michigan Department of Attorney General Securities Division handles Blue Sky. Michigan's Uniform Securities Act governs Reg D notice filings.

Michigan Legal Considerations for Acquisition Due Diligence Law

Non-Compete Laws

Enforceable under statutory framework (MARA). Reformation available.

Filing Requirements

Entity mergers and conversions are filed with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Annual reports are required. Certain regulated industries require separate filings.

Key Michigan Considerations

Michigan's automotive industry creates unique M&A considerations, including complex supply chain contracts, UAW labor agreements, and environmental liabilities at manufacturing sites
Michigan's Antitrust Reform Act provides a statutory framework for non-competes that differs from the common-law approaches of neighboring states
Michigan Renaissance Zone benefits (tax-free zones) may be relevant to acquisitions of businesses operating in designated areas

Michigan Bar Authority

State Bar of Michigan (mandatory unified bar). Unified/integrated bar. Membership required to practice law in Michigan.

Bar association website

Michigan Federal and Business Courts

Federal districts: E.D. Mich., W.D. Mich.

Business court: Michigan Business Court (established 2013) Established via 2012 legislation requiring circuit courts with three or more judges to create a specialized business docket. Business court dockets operate in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Kent, Genesee, Ingham, Kalamazoo, and other counties.

Michigan M&A Market Context

Detroit metro is the historic automotive supply chain M&A hub; Michigan also generates significant deal activity in automotive technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

Watchpoints

Common Birmingham Acquisition Due Diligence Law Pitfalls

These are the items we see derail acquisition due diligence law transactions in the Birmingham market. Each one is rooted in current statutory law, recent legislative changes, or recurring patterns from the deals Alex has handled.

Michigan non-compete enforcement and earn-out exposure

State legal framework

Enforceable under statutory framework (MARA). Reformation available.

"Seller financing is a huge buzzword. Run analytics on where your inbound comes from and you'll see it. Speak publicly about seller financing and you will attract a massive amount of interest. The trouble is, the same buzzword attracts unqualified buyers. People without intent. People without funding. People without the ability or desire to actually move forward. I love the idea, and I love the possibility of a creative structure. But it's far less likely than the internet would have you believe. The unicorn opportunity that's completely seller financed, runs hands off, and flips at a massive multiple in months... that math doesn't really make sense. You see it constantly online because it works as a way to attract a large amount of interest. Just not necessarily qualified interest."
Alex Lubyansky · Leo Landaverde M&A Podcast

Birmingham local regulatory exposure

Local regulatory

Michigan Department of Attorney General Securities Division handles Blue Sky. Michigan's Uniform Securities Act governs Reg D notice filings.

Michigan regulatory framework attorneys flag at LOI

State statute

Securities regulated by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau (michigan.gov/lara). Michigan follows the Uniform Securities Act; Blue Sky notice filings required for Reg D.