Atty. Daniel K. Donahue
Daniel K. Donahue has more than 20 years of private practice experience in the corporate and securities areas, preceded by six years of experience as a staff attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Daniel K. Donahue is a Shareholder based in Irvine, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1980) and California (1986). Educated at Creighton University School of Law J.D. (—) and Creighton University B.A. Economics (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Daniel K. Donahue has more than 20 years of private practice experience in the corporate and securities areas, preceded by six years of experience as a staff attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Dan focuses his practice on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law
- During his six years as a staff attorney with the SEC, Dan spent equal time in both the Division of Enforcement and the Division of Corporation Finance
- In his private practice, Dan has securities and transactional experience with clients in the United States, Asia and Europe
- His experience spans the representation of issuers and investment bankers in financing transactions, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, private placements, venture capital financings and strategic alliances
- He has regularly represented clients in mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of both public and private companies and advised management regarding fiduciary and disclosure obligations, preparing and negotiating transaction documentation and complying with corporate, securities and takeover laws
- Concentrations •General corporate law •Securities law compliance •Mergers and acquisitions •Corporate law and governance Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Thomson-Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2022 •Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, 'Star Lawyers,' 2020-2021 •Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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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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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 Irvine 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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