Atty. Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey

Atty. Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey

Tom McAleavey practices in the area of corporate and securities law. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings of securities, corporate governance matters and securities regulation compliance.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey at a glance

Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (—, 1994). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Orlando) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tom McAleavey practices in the area of corporate and securities law
  • His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings of securities, corporate governance matters and securities regulation compliance
  • His experience includes the representation of public companies in connection with public and private offerings of debt and equity securities
  • SEC periodic reporting and proxy statements
  • and corporate acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey 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.

Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Securities Law

Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Orlando 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 Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey

Where is Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey's law office located?
Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey handle?
Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey go to law school?
Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey earned their education at (—, 1994).
How can I contact Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey received?
Thomas M. "Tom" McAleavey's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Orlando); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate 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

University of Florida
- 1994

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Orlando)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate 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 — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 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 — Order of the Coif
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, 2008-2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2007, 2010-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Corporate/M&A & Private Equity, 2011-2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Orlando)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Orlando)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Orlando)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Orlando)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Orlando)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Orlando)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Orlando)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Orlando)
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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