A trusted advisor and deal maker, Jeff brings a practical “let’s get it done” approach to his work. From handling noteworthy mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions to providing strategic guidance in various contract matters, he balances the immediate task with the client’s larger goals and needs in the future.
Jeff has decades of experience working with entrepreneurs, startups and emerging growth companies, often engaged for the entire life cycle from formation to exit, and counseling clients through various ups and downs along the way. On the other side of that coin, Jeff has handled countless financings for a broad spectrum of capital providers from angel investors to professional investors. Jeff also represents a host of borrowers and lenders (from regional banks to money center banks) in connection with small business loans to traditional middle-market financings.
Jeff also functions as outside general counsel for various privately held businesses handling regular operational matters (governance, contract matters, partnerships and joint venture) and providing guidance to senior management and boards of directors.
He prides himself on keeping his eye on the prize, not getting lost in the weeds and is laser focused on helping his clients achieve their objectives. He is a big believer in the “rising tides” mentality and is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer, as well as a mentor to students and entrepreneurs.
In addition, Jeff serves as a Lateral Recruitment Partner at Phillips Lytle.
Listed in City & State Albany Power 100, 2022-2023
Listed as a Leading Individual in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2015-2019
Awards & Certifications
Education & Admissions
Education
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., cum laude, 1995
State University of New York College at New Paltz, B.A., 1990
Admitted to Practice
New York
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Experience
Mergers and Acquisitions
Represented an environmental, engineering and mapping consultancy in its sale to a national, publicly-traded professional services firm.
Advised a nationally recognized insurance brokerage (life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance and fixed and indexed annuity consulting and sales) in its sale to a leading independent distributor of life and health insurance products.
Counseled the provider of alcohol inventory control and bar inventory management software and products in its sale transaction.
Represented a contract brewery equipment and facility in its sale to regional brewer seeking to expand capacity.
Represented a document and content management solutions provider in its sale to private equity-backed acquirer.
Represented a global provider of mission-critical materials-analysis equipment in its sale to Fortune 500 Global science and technology company.
Represented a custom blended human nutrition premix provider in its $634 million sale to a publicly traded life and material sciences company.
Represented developer of web-based advertising software in its sale to Yahoo! Inc.
Venture Capital/Emerging Growth Companies
Advised a health tech company in connection with early stage convertible debt, Series Seed, Series A and additional equity issuances.
Represented a personal and enterprise safety technology company in connection with early stage convertible debt issuances.
Provided guidance on early stage convertible debt issuances for a manufacturer of blending and dispensing equipment for the beverage industry.
Organized angel group in connection with convertible debt investment in specialized food company.
Organized angel group in connection with convertible debt investment in a manufacture of aerospace and vehicle components.
Organized angel group in connection with convertible debt investment in provider of electric micro transit solutions.
Organized angel group in connection with convertible debt investment in online education platform.
Organized angel group in connection with convertible debt investment in specialty pharma research company.
