Atty. Jonathan Bell
Jonathan Bell acts as counselor to publicly and privately held clients throughout the United States, including businesses focused on food manufacturing, alternative energy, biotechnology, electronics, general manufacturing and retail. He has wide-ranging experience in international transactions, including overseas acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and licensing and distribution agreements.
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Jonathan Bell is a Shareholder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1979) and Rhode Island (1988). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1979) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement Chairman, Station Family Fund Member, Massachusetts Bar Association Member, Rhode Island Bar Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan Bell acts as counselor to publicly and privately held clients throughout the United States, including businesses focused on food manufacturing, alternative energy, biotechnology, electronics, general manufacturing and retail
- He has wide-ranging experience in international transactions, including overseas acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and licensing and distribution agreements
- Jonathan practiced in London for several years, and has represented clients in transactions in more than 30 countries as well as in all major business centers
- Concentrations •General corporate and securities law •Business planning •Buying and selling of businesses •International acquisition and financing •International maritime transactions Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Thomson-Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2022 •Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Corporate Law,' 2022-2023 •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 Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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