Securities Lawyer • Brighton, Michigan

Securities Lawyer in Brighton

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Looking for an experienced securities lawyer in Brighton? Our firm specializes in complex securities transactions, SEC compliance, public offerings, and regulatory matters for companies across Automotive, Healthcare, Technology.

Selective M&A Practice
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What We Do

Alex Lubyansky handles securities law work for buyers and sellers in Brighton and across the country. Here is what that looks like:

  • SEC registration statements and compliance filings
  • Public offerings (IPOs, direct listings, SPACs)
  • Private placements and Regulation D offerings
  • Regulation A and Regulation Crowdfunding
  • Blue sky compliance and state securities laws
  • Securities litigation defense
  • Corporate governance and reporting obligations
  • Insider trading and Section 16 compliance

Who We Serve

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

  • Companies planning to go public
  • Private companies raising capital
  • Public companies with ongoing SEC obligations
  • Startups and growth-stage companies
  • Investment funds and advisors
  • Directors and officers facing securities issues

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Our Process

A structured, methodical approach to securities law

1

Initial Consultation

We discuss your securities law needs, review your current situation, and outline potential strategies and timelines.

2

Due Diligence & Analysis

Our team conducts thorough due diligence of your corporate structure, financial statements, and compliance history.

3

Strategy Development

We develop a customized securities strategy tailored to your business goals, whether it's going public, raising capital, or maintaining compliance.

4

Execution & Filing

We prepare and file all necessary documentation with the SEC, state regulators, and exchanges, managing the entire process.

5

Ongoing Support

After the transaction closes, we provide continued support for ongoing compliance, reporting, and corporate governance matters.

What Happens After You Submit

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.

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Alex Lubyansky handles every securities 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.

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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 Brighton clients

What does a securities lawyer do?
A securities lawyer advises companies on all aspects of securities law, including public offerings, private placements, SEC compliance, securities litigation, and regulatory investigations. We help companies navigate complex federal and state securities regulations to raise capital, go public, and maintain ongoing compliance.
When should I hire a securities lawyer?
You should engage a securities lawyer whenever you're planning to raise capital, considering going public, facing SEC compliance issues, or dealing with securities litigation. Early involvement allows us to structure transactions properly and avoid costly mistakes.
What is the process for going public?
Going public involves preparing registration statements, completing financial audits, implementing corporate governance structures, conducting due diligence, filing with the SEC, and coordinating with underwriters and exchanges. The process typically takes 6-12 months depending on the complexity and readiness of your company.
How do I know if my company is ready to go public?
Companies ready to go public typically have strong financial performance, audited financials, solid corporate governance, experienced management, a compelling growth story, and the ability to meet ongoing reporting obligations. We can assess your readiness during an initial consultation.
What are the alternatives to a traditional IPO?
Alternatives include direct listings, SPAC mergers, reverse mergers, Regulation A offerings, and private placements under Regulation D. Each option has different requirements, costs, and benefits. We can help you evaluate which path is best for your situation.
What can I expect during an initial consultation in Brighton?
During your confidential initial consultation in Brighton, we'll discuss your securities 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 Brighton?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide while maintaining a strong presence in Brighton. Our managing partner handles securities law matters across all 50 states, coordinating with local counsel where state-specific requirements apply.

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M&A Market: Brighton & the Ann Arbor Metro

Ann Arbor's M&A market is uniquely driven by the University of Michigan's massive research enterprise ($1.6B+ in annual research spending), which generates a continuous pipeline of biotech, healthcare IT, and deep-tech spinoffs reaching acquisition maturity. The city has become Michigan's premier tech startup hub, with companies in autonomous vehicles (from the Mcity testing ground), AI/ML, medical devices, and SaaS emerging from the university's commercialization ecosystem. Ann Arbor's proximity to Detroit's automotive industry adds a layer of mobility-tech and connected vehicle deal activity.

Top M&A Sectors Near Brighton

  • Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  • Healthcare IT & Digital Health
  • Autonomous Vehicles & Mobility Tech
  • SaaS & Enterprise Software
  • Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Deal Environment

Ann Arbor's deal market is characterized by high-quality, IP-rich businesses that attract national strategic and financial buyers. Competition for proven biotech and health IT companies is intense, though earlier-stage spinoffs and services businesses offer more moderately priced entry points. The university's tech transfer office and local accelerators like Ann Arbor SPARK provide early visibility into emerging deal opportunities.

Why Acquire in the Ann Arbor Area

Ann Arbor offers access to University of Michigan's elite engineering, medical, and business talent at a fraction of Silicon Valley's cost, and the city consistently ranks among America's most educated metros. Acquiring here positions buyers in a self-reinforcing innovation ecosystem where university research, hospital system demand, and startup talent create compounding value.

Michigan Legal Considerations

Michigan's non-compete statute requires agreements to be 'reasonable' in duration, geographic scope, and type of activity restricted, and acquirers of university spinoffs should note that the University of Michigan retains certain IP rights through its technology transfer agreements, making thorough intellectual property due diligence essential for any acquisition with university-licensed technology.

Michigan Legal Considerations for Securities 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 Brighton Securities Law Pitfalls

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

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Michigan non-compete enforcement and earn-out exposure

State legal framework

Enforceable under statutory framework (MARA). Reformation available.

"Founders get excited about the check amount and focus on valuation headlines while the fine print gets glossed over."
Alex Lubyansky · Alex LinkedIn Published (Notion library)
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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.

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Common securities law mistake from the field

From Alex Lubyansky

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.

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Attorney perspective on securities lawyer matters in Brighton

Alex Lubyansky, Managing Partner at Acquisition Stars
"Founders get excited about the check amount and focus on valuation headlines while the fine print gets glossed over."
Alex Lubyansky, Senior Counsel On structuring (warning) (Alex LinkedIn Published (Notion library))

15+ years of M&A and securities transaction experience Senior counsel on every engagement Admitted in Michigan, practicing nationwide

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