Atty. Teddy D. Klinghoffer

Atty. Teddy D. Klinghoffer

A preeminent corporate lawyer who has negotiated an extensive number of deals, Teddy Klinghoffer devotes his practice to merger and acquisitions, private equity investments, as well as corporate compliance and governance issues. He advises buyers, sellers, and investors in structuring, negotiating, and closing complex business transactions.

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Profile Summary

About Teddy D. Klinghoffer at a glance

Teddy D. Klinghoffer is a business and m&a attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar and New York, New York State Bar. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • A preeminent corporate lawyer who has negotiated an extensive number of deals, Teddy Klinghoffer devotes his practice to merger and acquisitions, private equity investments, as well as corporate compliance and governance issues
  • He advises buyers, sellers, and investors in structuring, negotiating, and closing complex business transactions
  • Teddy serves clients across a range sectors with a concentration on healthcare, life sciences, aviation, real estate, and private equity
  • His clients include MBF Healthcare Partners, Kitson & Partners, The Frost Group, Jet Support Services, Inc. and MapleWood Partners, LP
  • Consistently recognized as one of the top leaders within the legal community, he has been called “one of the deans of the South Florida Bar” in Chambers USA, which ranks Teddy for Corporate/M&A & Private Equity law
  • His accolades include numerous lawyer of the year honors from Best Lawyers in America as well as being called the “senior statesman of the firm’s M&A practice” by The Legal 500, which notes Teddy’s “highly rated” practice for Middle Market M&A

Practice Areas Explained

Teddy D. Klinghoffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Teddy D. Klinghoffer 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

Teddy D. Klinghoffer is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

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 Miami 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 Teddy D. Klinghoffer

Where is Teddy D. Klinghoffer's law office located?
Teddy D. Klinghoffer's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Teddy D. Klinghoffer handle?
Teddy D. Klinghoffer focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Teddy D. Klinghoffer go to law school?
Teddy D. Klinghoffer earned their education at (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact Teddy D. Klinghoffer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Teddy D. Klinghoffer received?
Teddy D. Klinghoffer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions; Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review, 2007, Named for "Deal of the Year"
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review, Listed in South Florida as one of Most Effective Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review 2013, Top Dealmaker Finalist for International Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Practical Law Magazine, Ranked in Florida as a leading attorney for Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend's Legal Elite, Listed in Florida for Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyers 2012, 2014-2015, Listed for Corporate and Business
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500, 2011, 2012, 2014-2016, Recommended for Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts: M&A National Middle Market
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine 2007-2016, Listed in Florida for Business/Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA, 2004-2016, Ranked first tier in Florida for Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Miami)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Miami)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Miami)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Miami)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Miami)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Compliance Law (Miami)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Miami)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Miami)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Compliance Law (Miami)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Miami)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Miami)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law (Miami)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Compliance Law (Miami)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Miami)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Miami)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
New York, New York State Bar

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