Atty. Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller

Atty. Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller

Chester E. Bacheller is a transactional lawyer practicing in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions and finance including, venture capital financing.

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Profile Summary

About Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller at a glance

Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (—, 1981) and University of Florida (—, 1981). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Tampa) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chester E. Bacheller is a transactional lawyer practicing in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions and finance including, venture capital financing
  • The majority of Mr. Bacheller's practice has centered on representing companies and investors in various corporate and financial transactions
  • He has substantial experience in a wide range of corporate, securities and banking matters, including: public offerings of securities registered under the federal and state securities laws
  • corporate mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
  • private placements of securities, including Rule 144A offerings
  • venture capital financing
  • SEC periodic reporting and compliance matters
  • financing, mergers and acquisitions and regulatory matters for various financial institutions
  • eurodollar financings, mortgage and other asset-based securities offerings
  • corporate control contests, including proxy fights and tender offers
  • complex asset-based and other lending transactions
  • numerous issues arising under the Uniform Commercial Code
  • and other various business matters

Practice Areas Explained

Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller

Where is Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller's law office located?
Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller handle?
Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller go to law school?
Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller earned their education at (—, 1981); (—, 1981).
How can I contact Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller for a consultation?
You can contact Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller received?
Chester E. "Chet" Bacheller's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Tampa); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Education

University of Florida
- 1981
University of Florida
- 1981

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Tampa)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Accounting
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Audit Committees
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Capital Markets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Director and Officer Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Disclosure
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Executive Compensation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — High Yield
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Placements
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Publicly-Held Companies
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Restructurings
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers magazine, January 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Client Service All-Star, The BTI Consulting Group, Inc., 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity, 2008-2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Tampa)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tampa)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Tampa)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Tampa)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tampa)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Tampa)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Tampa)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Tampa)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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