My Why

What powers my practice

During college, I developed a strong interest in constitutional law. I was drawn to how constitutional principles and their interpretation shape our society. Today, I collaborate with clients to identify the legal issues impacting their transactions and relationships, then craft well-structured, strategic contracts to address those challenges. My involvement with nonprofit boards and community initiatives grounds my work in real-world perspective and collaboration. I aim to bring pragmatism and thoughtful counsel to every engagement.

Overview

Jeff’s practice focuses on a variety of commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general business law. Jeff also advises clients on business planning issues such as entity selection and formation; and business planning and succession.

Jeff is active in his community and serves on a number of nonprofit Boards of Directors and committees.

Before attending law school, he worked in the international banking and wire transfer department of a large regional bank.

Experience

Solutions in action

  • Represents clients in varied industries, including manufacturing, chemical, service, sporting goods, food and beverage, and retail.
  • Represents both buyers and sellers in M&A transactions ranging in size from $100,000 to $50 million. Handles due diligence, drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and all related ancillary documents, and transaction closings.
  • Regularly represents businesses on a broad range of contract issues, including:
    • Supply Agreements
    • Requirements and Output Agreements
    • Terms and Conditions of Sale
    • Terms and Conditions of Purchase
    • Distribution and Dealer Agreements
    • Independent Contractor Agreements
    • Sales Representative Agreements
    • Service Agreements
    • Confidentiality Agreements
    • Indemnity Agreements
    • International or Cross-Border Agreements
    • On-line Terms and Conditions/Terms of Use
  • Counsels small to medium-size businesses on succession planning, including drafting of shareholder and operating agreements and related documents
  • Assisted clients in raising $1 million to $3 million in capital, drafting Private Placement Memorandums, Subscription Agreements, Operating Agreements, and related offering documents
  • Handles a variety of general business matters for clients, including consignment arrangements and financing and workout issues
  • Acted as outside general counsel to businesses during transitions in their legal departments

Credentials

  • University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Member, Order of the Coif, 1999; Moot Court, 1997-1998; regional finalist at the American Bar Association Appellate Advocacy Competition held in Houston, Texas, Spring 1997, 1999, cum laude
  • University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1990, with distinction

  • Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

Engagement

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Member, Manitowoc County Bar Association

  • Chairman of the Board of Directors, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, 2017-present
  • Director, Manitowoc Two-Rivers YMCA Foundation, 2009-present
  • Vice Chair, Holy Family Memorial Hospital, 2013-2017
  • Director, 2004-2013, and President, 2009-2013, Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA
  • Member, Manitowoc Noon Rotary, 2012-present
  • Legal Counsel, Manitowoc-Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 2003-present
  • President, Goalgetters United Soccer Club, 2005-2007
  • Volunteer Attorney, Manitowoc County Aging Resource Center
  • Volunteer Attorney, Manitowoc County Law Day
  • Director (2000-2002) and Vice President, 2001-2002, NEW Community Shelter, Inc., Green Bay, WI
  • State Bar Association Mock Trial Judge, Green Bay Region, 2000
  • State Bar Association Mock Trial Coach, West De Pere High School, 2001-2002

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