Atty. Alec C. Sherod
Alec Sherod has extensive experience successfully representing both public and privately held companies across many industries. He primarily practices in the following areas: Mergers and acquisitions Corporate finance Private equity and venture capital finance Commercial contracts Corporate strategy and governance Securities regulations Strategic corporate and business counseling Shareholder issues In his practice, Alec assists buyers, sellers and financial advisors in a wide variety of domestic and international M&A transactions.
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About Alec C. Sherod at a glance
Alec C. Sherod is a business attorney based in Edina, Minnesota, practicing at Hellmuth & Johnson. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Alec Sherod has extensive experience successfully representing both public and privately held companies across many industries. He primarily practices in the following areas:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate finance
- Private equity and venture capital finance
- Commercial contracts
- Corporate strategy and governance
- Securities regulations
- Strategic corporate and business counseling
- Shareholder issues
In his practice, Alec assists buyers, sellers and financial advisors in a wide variety of domestic and international M&A transactions. He also represents clients in financing transactions, including advising issuers and investors in securities law compliance, handling acquisition financing for lenders, borrowers and investors and representing clients in private placements of equity and debt.
Clients note that Alec is a trusted advisor and key contributor in analyzing both legal and business issues.
Alec has been a notable member of the Twin Cities legal community for more than a decade and is admitted to practice in Minnesota, Colorado and New York. He began his legal career in the corporate department of a large New York City law firm and later served as General Counsel for a family office/private equity group in Colorado. Alec is also an experienced CPA (inactive) who leverages his accounting background when handling sophisticated financial transactions.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Minnesota
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edina are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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