Atty. Christopher D. "Chris" Ivey
Christopher D. Ivey is co-chair of Stradling's corporate and securities law practice.
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Christopher D. "Chris" Ivey is a business attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP. Admitted to practice in California, United States. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Orange County) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher D. Ivey is co-chair of Stradling's corporate and securities law practice
- Having practiced corporate and securities law for 23 years, Mr. Ivey specializes in public and private mergers and acquisitions, transactional matters for emerging growth companies, venture capital financings, commercial finance,public offerings, private equity, corporate governance and regulation under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- He represents clients throughout their life cycle, from the early-stage through exit, assisting in transactions to facilitate growth and liquidity as well as general counseling
- Mr. Ivey is highly regarded by his clients for his practical approach to the practice of law and business acumen
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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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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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