--- title: "Going Public Attorney | Nationwide M&A Counsel" description: "Going Public Attorney services nationwide. We help clients with the M&A side of going-public transactions and work with independent securities counsel." canonical: "https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney" firm: "Acquisition Stars" practice: "M&A and securities law" office: "Novi, Michigan (serves clients nationwide)" contact: "consult@acquisitionstars.com | 248-266-2790" --- # Going Public Attorney By [Alex Lubyansky](https://acquisitionstars.com/about) Managing Partner Last updated September 14, 2026 IPO & Going Public Law representation for buyers, sellers, and operators nationwide. One experienced attorney on every deal. Acquisition Stars helps clients with the M&A side of going-public transactions and works with independent securities counsel on the securities work. An associate supports the M&A work. We tell you who would handle your matter before any introduction, and you decide whether to proceed. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) ## Direct Answer A going public attorney advises companies preparing for a public listing, whether through a traditional IPO, a direct listing, a SPAC combination, or a reverse merger. The work includes evaluating which path fits the company's size and timeline, preparing registration statements, and building the corporate governance structure public markets expect. Acquisition Stars advises companies and their boards on the M&A side of this evaluation, including SPAC and reverse merger structuring, and works with independent securities counsel on the registration statements and filings that follow. ## Why a Going Public Attorney Matters Companies preparing to go public often assume the traditional IPO is the only route, when a direct listing, SPAC combination, or reverse merger may fit their timeline, size, or cost tolerance better. Choosing the wrong path, or choosing the right path without the governance and reporting infrastructure a public company needs, can slow the process or create compliance problems after listing. A going public attorney who has worked more than one of these structures can help a board weigh the tradeoffs honestly before committing to a path that is hard to reverse once underway. ## What We Do - M&A structuring and negotiation of SPAC business combinations - M&A structuring and negotiation of reverse mergers and shell company transactions - Coordination with independent securities counsel on traditional IPOs and underwritten offerings - Coordination with independent securities counsel on direct listings and direct IPOs - Coordination with independent securities counsel on OTCQB and OTCQX listings - Coordination with independent securities counsel on Regulation A Tier 2 offerings (mini-IPOs) - Coordination with independent securities counsel on exchange listing applications (NYSE, NASDAQ) - Coordination with independent securities counsel on corporate governance and board structuring for public company readiness ## Who We Serve - Growth companies ready for public markets - Private equity-backed portfolio companies - Mature private companies seeking liquidity - Foreign companies seeking U.S. listings - Pre-IPO companies building infrastructure - Companies considering alternatives to traditional IPOs ![Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner at Acquisition Stars](https://acquisitionstars.com/images/alex-lubyansky-headshot-96w.jpg) > "The hardest part of any ipo & going public law engagement is not the documents. It is reading the relationship across the table early enough to structure around it. By the time the purchase agreement is on the table, half the meaningful negotiating leverage is already gone." Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner On ipo & going public law structuring 15+ years of M&A transaction experience Senior counsel on every engagement Admitted in Michigan, practicing nationwide Reviewed by Alex Lubyansky on September 14, 2026. [Read full bio](https://acquisitionstars.com/about) ## 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?" Ask how the engagement is scoped, what is included, and what factors drive cost increases. Defined scope with a retainer gives the clearest cost picture. ## Going Public Attorney Locations We Serve ### Additional Markets [Cincinnati](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/cincinnati) ### Service Areas by State Browse Going Public Attorney service areas by state. Each state page lists all cities and suburbs we serve in that state, plus the state-specific legal framework that affects ipo & going public law transactions there. [Alabama 12 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/al) [Arizona 33 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/az) [Arkansas 1 location](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ar) [California 63 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ca) [Colorado 11 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/co) [Connecticut 13 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ct) [District of Columbia 1 location](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/dc) [Florida 59 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/fl) [Georgia 13 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ga) [Idaho 11 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/id) [Illinois 11 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/il) [Indiana 12 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/in) [Iowa 1 location](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ia) [Kansas 7 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ks) [Kentucky 12 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ky) [Louisiana 11 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/la) [Maryland 16 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/md) [Massachusetts 11 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ma) [Michigan 33 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/mi) [Minnesota 11 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/mn) [Mississippi 3 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ms) [Missouri 15 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/mo) [Nebraska 1 location](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ne) [Nevada 24 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/nv) [New Jersey 3 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/nj) [New York 7 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ny) [North Carolina 38 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/nc) [Ohio 45 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/oh) [Oklahoma 12 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ok) [Oregon 11 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/or) [Pennsylvania 22 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/pa) [South Carolina 5 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/sc) [Tennessee 31 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/tn) [Texas 53 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/tx) [Utah 23 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/ut) [Virginia 19 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/va) [Washington 11 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/wa) [Wisconsin 12 locations](https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney/wi) ## Related M&A and Securities Services Acquisition Stars handles M&A transactions nationwide and works with independent securities counsel on securities matters. Alex Lubyansky leads every M&A engagement. 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Acquisition Stars represents buyers and sellers across the full deal lifecycle: preliminary structuring, letter of intent, due diligence, definitive agreement negotiation, and closing mechanics, and works with independent securities counsel on the securities work. ### Who does Acquisition Stars typically represent in ipo & going public law engagements? The firm represents growth companies ready for public markets, private equity-backed portfolio companies, mature private companies seeking liquidity, along with other parties involved in mid-market and lower-middle-market transactions. Engagements range from single-buyer acquisitions to multi-party recapitalizations. ### Does the firm represent clients outside Michigan? Yes. While the firm office is in Novi, Michigan, Alex Lubyansky represents clients nationwide on M&A transactions. Most engagements involve out-of-state buyers, sellers, or target companies. The firm regularly admits pro hac vice in other states when matters require it. ### Who will work on my deal? Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A side of the engagement at Acquisition Stars, with an associate supporting the work. Securities matters, such as SEC filings, registration statements, Regulation D offerings, blue sky compliance, and public company reporting, are handled by independent securities counsel. ### How does the firm price ipo & going public law engagements? Pricing varies with deal size, complexity, and timeline, so Acquisition Stars does not publish a fee schedule. After a brief initial conversation about the deal specifics, the firm provides a written engagement scope, typically as a bundled engagement or with a not-to-exceed budget, so clients can plan the matter with confidence. ## Ready to Discuss Your IPO & Going Public Law Engagement? Acquisition Stars helps clients with the M&A side of going-public transactions and works with independent securities counsel on the securities work. An associate supports the M&A work. 15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide practice. LOI through closing. ### Request Engagement Assessment We review every transaction inquiry within one business day. --- Source: https://acquisitionstars.com/going-public-attorney Markdown version generated for machine readers. Canonical HTML at the source URL.