Atty. Michael Herling
Michael Herling is a lawyer practicing venture capital, business, corporate law and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Stamford, CT · 44+ Years Experience
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About Michael Herling at a Glance
Michael Herling is a Partner based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1982). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1982) and Colgate University (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Connecticut (Member, Business Law Section Reporter, Model Business Corporation Act Task Force) and American (Member: Business Law Section Venture Capital and Private Equity Committee) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Herling
- Michael Herling is a lawyer practicing venture capital, business, corporate law and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Michael practices at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP in Stamford, CT
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Michael Herling's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Herling handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Stamford.
Business & Corporate Law in Stamford
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Stamford
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Securities Law in Stamford
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Stamford
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stamford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Stamford Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Stamford-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Stamford Choose Michael Herling
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Herling's practice in the field of business, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Herling brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Michael Herling can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Stamford
A Stamford-based practice means Michael Herling attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Herling Handles in Stamford
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