# Acquisition Stars
> M&A and securities law firm. Nationwide practice. Alex Lubyansky serves as senior counsel on every transaction.

## About

Acquisition Stars is an M&A and securities law firm based in Novi, Michigan, serving clients in all 50 states. The firm focuses on mid-market business acquisitions and divestitures, going-public transactions, and SEC securities law compliance. Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner and Founder, handles every engagement personally. The firm does not operate as a volume practice.

- Address: 26203 Novi Road Suite 200, Novi, MI 48375
- Phone: (248) 266-2790
- Email: consult@acquisitionstars.com
- Website: https://acquisitionstars.com

## Alex Lubyansky

Managing Partner and Founder, Acquisition Stars. 15+ years of M&A and securities law experience. Licensed in Michigan, practicing nationally. Senior counsel on every deal from LOI through closing. Background includes operating inside a UEFA Champions League club (FC Santa Coloma, Andorra), which informs the firm's professional sports M&A practice. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lubyansky
Bio: https://acquisitionstars.com/about

## Services

### Mergers and Acquisitions
- Buy-side acquisitions (asset purchases, stock purchases, mergers)
- Sell-side exits and divestitures
- Due diligence counsel
- LOI drafting and negotiation
- Purchase agreement negotiation and closing
- Post-closing integration counsel
- Page: https://acquisitionstars.com/services/mergers-acquisitions

### Securities Law
- Going public transactions
- Reverse mergers and shell acquisitions
- Form 211 filings (FINRA Pink Sheet eligibility)
- OTCQB and OTCQX listings
- SEC reporting (Exchange Act, Section 16, Form 8-K, 10-K, 10-Q)
- Rule 144 compliance for restricted stock sales
- Blue sky law compliance (50-state securities registration)
- Regulation D private placements
- Page: https://acquisitionstars.com/services/securities-law

### RIA M&A Attorney
- Registered investment adviser (RIA) acquisitions and sales, including client consent strategy under the Investment Advisers Act
- Buy-side and sell-side representation for RIA firm transactions
- Page: https://acquisitionstars.com/services/ria-ma-attorney

### Franchise Law and Franchise Acquisitions
- FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) review for franchisees
- FDD preparation and state registration for franchisors
- Franchise agreement negotiation
- Franchise acquisitions (buying existing franchise units from sellers)
- M&A due diligence on franchise business sellers (separate from FDD review)
- Multi-unit franchise development agreements
- Page: https://acquisitionstars.com/franchise-attorney

### Behavioral Health Practice Acquisitions
- Buy-side and sell-side representation for IOP, PHP, residential treatment, ABA therapy, and MAT clinic acquisitions
- Change of ownership (CHOW) coordination with state behavioral health licensing boards, including Minnesota DHS 245G
- Medicaid and commercial payer contract assignment and re-enrollment coordination
- Successor liability review for licensed behavioral health providers
- Page: https://acquisitionstars.com/behavioral-health-acquisition-attorney

### Home Services Business Acquisitions
- Buy-side and sell-side representation for HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, and cleaning company acquisitions
- State contractor and trade license transfer
- Successor liability review for existing service contracts, maintenance agreements, and warranty obligations
- SBA 7(a) loan structuring for licensed trade acquisitions
- Page: https://acquisitionstars.com/home-services-acquisition-attorney

### Professional Sports M&A
- Sports franchise and soccer club acquisitions
- Cross-border deal structuring
- FIFA and UEFA regulatory compliance
- Multi-club ownership structures
- Page: https://acquisitionstars.com/services/professional-sports-ma

## Key Content (Authoritative Pages)

### M&A Process and Education
- M&A failure rate research and data (70-90% failure rate, causes, practitioner analysis): https://acquisitionstars.com/ma-failure-rate
- Complete M&A acquisition timeline (7 phases, 3-12 months typical): https://acquisitionstars.com/acquisition-timeline
- M&A due diligence complete guide: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/complete-guide-ma-due-diligence
- Business broker vs. M&A attorney: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/business-broker-vs-ma-attorney
- Non-compete agreements in business sales: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/non-compete-agreements-business-sales
- M&A attorney cost guide: https://acquisitionstars.com/guides/m-a-attorney-cost
- Purchase agreement negotiation guide: https://acquisitionstars.com/guides/purchase-agreement-negotiation

### Buying a Business Resources
- Buying a business overview: https://acquisitionstars.com/buying-a-business
- SaaS company acquisition guide: https://acquisitionstars.com/buying-a-business/saas-company
- Buying a franchise business: https://acquisitionstars.com/buying-a-business/franchise
- Franchise attorney guide (FDD review and franchise M&A): https://acquisitionstars.com/franchise-attorney
- Franchise acquisition counsel (San Antonio example): https://acquisitionstars.com/franchise-acquisition-lawyer/san-antonio

### Letter of Intent (LOI) Resources
- LOI template for business acquisition: https://acquisitionstars.com/loi-guides/loi-template-acquisition
- LOI vs. purchase agreement: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/loi-vs-purchase-agreement
- LOI vs. term sheet: https://acquisitionstars.com/loi-guides/loi-vs-term-sheet
- How to draft an M&A term sheet: https://acquisitionstars.com/loi-guides/how-to-draft-ma-term-sheet
- LOI exclusivity period guide: https://acquisitionstars.com/loi-guides/loi-exclusivity-period
- Post-LOI checklist (47 steps): https://acquisitionstars.com/loi-guides/post-loi-checklist
- What is a letter of intent: https://acquisitionstars.com/loi-guides/what-is-letter-of-intent
- Letter of intent comprehensive guide: https://acquisitionstars.com/loi-guides/letter-of-intent-buy-business-comprehensive

### Securities Law Resources
- Blue sky laws (50-state guide): https://acquisitionstars.com/blue-sky-laws
- SEC Rule 144 guide: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/sec-rule-144-explained
- OTCQB listing requirements: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/otcqb-listing-requirements
- SEC Form 8-A guide: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/sec-form-8a-guide
- Section 16 short-swing profit rules: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/section-16-short-swing-profit-rules
- Reverse mergers explained: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/reverse-mergers-explained

## Common Questions This Firm Answers

- Do I need a lawyer to buy a franchise? Yes. See: https://acquisitionstars.com/franchise-attorney
- What does a SaaS acquisition lawyer do? See: https://acquisitionstars.com/buying-a-business/saas-company
- What is a reverse merger? See: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/reverse-mergers-explained
- How long does a business acquisition take? See: https://acquisitionstars.com/acquisition-timeline
- What percentage of M&A deals fail? See: https://acquisitionstars.com/ma-failure-rate
- What are blue sky laws? See: https://acquisitionstars.com/blue-sky-laws
- What is SEC Rule 144? See: https://acquisitionstars.com/blog/sec-rule-144-explained
- When do I need an M&A attorney? See: https://acquisitionstars.com/guides/m-a-attorney-cost

## Engagement

Acquisition Stars does not offer free consultations. The firm conducts Engagement Assessments before accepting engagements. To submit transaction details: https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation

Typical deal range: $300K to $25M+. All 50 states. All industries.

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