Atty. Ivan A. Colao

Atty. Ivan A. Colao

Ivan A. Colao practices in the area of corporate and securities laws, as well as in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments and loan transactions.

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About Ivan A. Colao at a glance

Ivan A. Colao is a business, m&a, securities, and health care attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Emory University (MBA, 1996) and Washington and Lee University (—, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ivan A. Colao practices in the area of corporate and securities laws, as well as in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments and loan transactions
  • Mr. Colao has represented public and private companies, businesses and individuals in various types of financings and commercial transactions
  • His experience includes securities offerings, corporate acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, reorganizations, syndication and finance, asset acquisitions and dispositions, venture capital investments, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements, and employment agreements
  • Mr. Colao also has experience representing lenders in various types of loan transactions, including loans guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States
  • Mr. Colao also counsels public companies on disclosure and corporate governance issues, executive compensation disclosure, director responsibilities and fiduciary duties, investor relations, stock exchange compliance and listing matters and other regulatory and corporate matters
  • He serves as counsel to public companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Stock Market

Practice Areas Explained

Ivan A. Colao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ivan A. Colao 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

Ivan A. Colao is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Securities Law

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Jacksonville 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 Ivan A. Colao

Where is Ivan A. Colao's law office located?
Ivan A. Colao's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ivan A. Colao handle?
Ivan A. Colao focuses on business, m&a, securities, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Ivan A. Colao go to law school?
Ivan A. Colao earned their education at (MBA, 1996); (—, 1994).
How can I contact Ivan A. Colao for a consultation?
You can contact Ivan A. Colao 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 Ivan A. Colao received?
Ivan A. Colao's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

MBA
Emory University
- 1996
Washington and Lee University
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Secured Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend Legal Elite, 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers magazine, Securities & Corporate Finance, 2009
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Jacksonville)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Jacksonville)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Jacksonville)
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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