Private Equity Lawyers
5,028 verified private equity attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Private Equity counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Stuart P Slotnick is a lawyer practicing litigation, business litigation and trial, white-collar defense and investigations and 4 other areas of law. ...
For nearly 20 years Craig Thrift has represented clients in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchising, real estate, leasing, corpor...
Suzanne D. Scanlon is a lawyer practicing commercial contracts, intellectual property licensing, internet intellectual property and 12 other areas of ...
Mr. Nathan Daniel Johnson is a lawyer practicing private equity, corporate transactions, capital finance and 4 other areas of law.
Mr. Jeremy Stanton Sloane is a lawyer practicing business and taxation, contracts, corporate and 14 other areas of law.
Thompson Kurrie, Jr. joined the firm in 1986 and currently is resident in the Atlanta office. He is a partner practicing in the areas of municipal law...
Justin G Klimko is a lawyer practicing business, financial services, regulatory compliance and 13 other areas of law. Justin received a B.A. degree fr...
Albert Diaz-Silveira is a lawyer practicing international business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and 5 other areas of law. Al...
Eric Michael Leander is a lawyer practicing business law, securities law, business start-ups and 60 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree fr...
Jack S. Levin is a lawyer practicing venture capital, business, mergers & acquisitions and 8 other areas of law.
Eric James Stiff is a lawyer practicing asia, corporate, capital markets and 16 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Cal...
Recipient, Non-Profit Law Award for the Legal Aid Society, Palm Beach County. Member, Nova Southeastern University Law Review, 1998-1999.
Andrew M. Herman is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 10 other areas of law.
Matthew J. Moisan is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, contracts & agreements, venture capital and 6 other areas of law.
Mr. David Livingstone Perry, Jr. is a lawyer practicing public companies and securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and 8 other ar...
Garland W. Allison is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, business law, mergers & acquisitions and 7 other areas of law.
Carolyn V. Metnick is a lawyer practicing healthcare, digital health, privacy and cybersecurity and 5 other areas of law.
Mr. Stephen I Glover is a lawyer practicing general practice, capital markets, emerging technologies and 5 other areas of law.
Michael Allen Saslaw is a lawyer practicing business, corporate governance & board representation, energy - electric power and 7 other areas of law. M...
Winthrop Gardner Minot is a lawyer practicing corporate, finance, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. Winthrop received a A.B. degree fro...
Mr. David Samuel Raab is a lawyer practicing real estate, mergers & acquisitions, international tax and 4 other areas of law.
Ms. Hope Marie Spencer is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, corporate governance, executive compensation & employee benefits and 5 other are...
Mr. James Wesley Childs, Jr. is a lawyer practicing life sciences / biotechnology, environmental / natural resources, business law and 4 other areas o...
Tricia Steele Boutros is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, private equity, business formation and 13 other areas of law. Tricia received a B...
Gary L. Betow is a lawyer practicing banking and finance, business formation and organization, consumer lending and 7 other areas of law.
Thomas Robert Califano is a lawyer practicing financial restructuring and bankruptcy, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and 3 other areas of law....
Mr. Stephen Paul Mahinka is a lawyer practicing international law, life sciences, antitrust and 11 other areas of law.
Svetlana Genrikhovna Attestatova is a lawyer practicing advertising, antitrust & trade law, appeals and 7 other areas of law. Svetlana received a B.A....
Stephen William Ray is a lawyer practicing antitrust, banking/financial services, business transactions and 12 other areas of law. Stephen received a ...
Joel Robert Schaider is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, corporate & incorporation, general practice and 5 other areas of law. Joel ...
Philip D. O'Neill, Jr. is a lawyer practicing arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, complex litigation, commercial litigation and 17 other a...
Marc George Alcser is a lawyer practicing corporate partnering and ip transactions, mergers and acquisitions, public company representation and 13 oth...
Elana Alexandria Bertram is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 6 other areas of law. Elana received a B.A. degree from...
Mr. Richard Scott Cohen is a lawyer practicing m&a, private equity, corporate governance and 2 other areas of law.
Charles J. Morton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing business law, financial markets and services, debt & lending agreements and 11 other areas of law.
Randolph Harrison Lickey is a lawyer practicing commercial, tax, business & corporate and 8 other areas of law. Randolph received a B.S. degree from V...
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Howard Henry Lamar III is a lawyer practicing business, corporate finance, corporate governance and 8 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degre...
David G Rickerby is a lawyer practicing licensing, contracts / agreements, business & technology and 9 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degre...
Andrew H. Braiterman is a lawyer practicing aviation, equipment finance, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.
Steven D Pidgeon is a lawyer practicing finance, corporate and securities, capital markets and 6 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree fro...
Daniel M. Chen is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, trust litigation and 1139 other areas of law.
George K. Fogg is a lawyer practicing commercial, finance, commercial finance and 10 other areas of law.
Michael Heath Weed is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, secured transactions, corporate and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a...
Devon Alexander Kinnard is a lawyer practicing debtor and creditor, finance, corporate law and 6 other areas of law. Devon received a B.A. degree from...
Gregory Louis Berk is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, immigration, international reach and 15 other areas of law. Gregory received a B.A. de...
Brian Andrew Haskel is a lawyer practicing cannabis, corporate, health care and 7 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from State Universi...
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Courtney Solcher Marcus is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, chapter 11 bankruptcy, private equity and 3 other areas of law. Courtney received a ...
Courtney S Marcus is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, private equity, investment funds and 1 other area of law. Courtney received a B.A. deg...
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Ian C. Michael is a lawyer practicing aviation, banks & financial institutions, biotech, pharma & lifesciences and 7 other areas of law.
Joseph M. Barbeau is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, general practice, emerging technologies and 7 other areas of law.
W. Michael Walker is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, commercial, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.
Mr. Nolan S Taylor is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, health care, corporate and securities law and 8 other areas of law.
Cynthia Young Reisz is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, business - corporate governance, healthcare regulatory and 15 other areas of law. Cyn...
Thomas Scott Galey is a lawyer practicing banking, commercial, financial services and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Denison...
James D. Epstein is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, securities & investment fraud, corporate and securities and 5 other areas of law.
Mr. Brentley M Bullock is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, financial markets and services, venture capital and 14 other areas of law.
Douglas Andrew Neary is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, banking and 4 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degre...
What is Private Equity?
Private Equity is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, private equity sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way private equity works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Private Equity attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Private Equity lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 5,028 verified private equity attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Private Equity attorney?
Most people contact a private equity lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for private equity representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a private equity lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 5,028 private equity attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Private Equity attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a private equity lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of private equity experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Private Equity lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a private equity lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for private equity attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side private equity work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing private equity needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about private equity
How quickly can a private equity lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a private equity lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many private equity attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical private equity matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are private equity lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between private equity and the related practice areas?
Private Equity overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find private equity attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the private equity roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Private Equity Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Private Equity by State
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