Mr. Michael Alan Ellis
Experience:
48 years
Language(s):
English
Michael Ellis | Cleveland Business Lawyer
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About Michael
As a corporate transactions attorney, I am often in a position, whether in an acquisition setting, a capital raise, or a situation between two partners, where it’s my job to create mutually beneficial solutions. Through my experience handling mergers & acquisitions, early-stage venture capital, and corporate securities law, I’ve learned to not only identify problems, but I find creative ways to resolve issues that ensure all parties achieve favorable results.
The value I deliver to my clients stems from nearly 40 years of working directly with business owners to accomplish their goals. I view each transaction from my client’s perspective so I am able to find a solution in a cost-effective and timely manner while anticipating his or her needs. I pride myself on listening to and spending time with, my clients. Rather than focusing only on the legal issues, I examine the business, personal and legal factors enabling me to propose and achieve reasonable resolutions for all parties so neither side feels like they’ve lost.
No matter the situation or circumstance, my clients know that I am here to anticipate their needs, listen to their goals, and work together to get all parties to “yes.”
The value I deliver to my clients stems from nearly 40 years of working directly with business owners to accomplish their goals. I view each transaction from my client’s perspective so I am able to find a solution in a cost-effective and timely manner while anticipating his or her needs. I pride myself on listening to and spending time with, my clients. Rather than focusing only on the legal issues, I examine the business, personal and legal factors enabling me to propose and achieve reasonable resolutions for all parties so neither side feels like they’ve lost.
No matter the situation or circumstance, my clients know that I am here to anticipate their needs, listen to their goals, and work together to get all parties to “yes.”
Call today to learn more about my fee structure.
Experience
Partner
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP
Present
Cleveland, OH
Admission
Ohio
1977
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Masters
1974
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors
1974
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Member | Board of Advisors | North Coast Angel Fund II
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Trustee | Jewish National Fund | Northeast Ohio Region
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President’s Council and Former Trustee | WVIZ/WCPN | Former Chair | Investment Subcommittee
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Member | American Bar Association | Business Law Committee | Private Equity/Venture Capital and Merger & Acquisitions | Subcommittees
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Member | American Bar Association | Business Law Committee
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Member | Ohio State Bar Association | Corporation Law Committee
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Past Chairman | Ohio State Bar Association | Corporation Law Committee
Honors / Awards
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America®2008-2021
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Selected for inclusion in Ohio’s Super Lawyers®2007-2009 / 2012-2016
Notable Work
Publications
"Clawbacks: Creating a Fair Post-Sale Deal for Former Owners" Business Law Today
2020
"Planning Beyond the Sale of a Business: Understanding Working Capital Adjustments" American Bar Association/BusinessLawToday.com
2019
"SMART BUSINESS: Q&A Noncompete agreements can easily become a point of conflict in M&A transactions" with Mark Scott
2018
"Conflict Issues in the Sale of Closely Held Businesses—Tensions Among Family Members" American Bar Association
2018
"The sale of a family business may create unexpected tensions and conflicts" Crain's Cleveland Business
2017
"Demystifying convertible debt: An entrepreneur's useful tool or burden" Crain's Cleveland Business
2016
"Caps, baskets can determine how much of a purchase price you keep,"Crain's Cleveland Dealmaker
2013
"Providing for key employees is something to think about in doing deals,"Crain’s Cleveland Dealmaker
2013
"Considering a sale? Take early steps to protect your talent," Crain's Cleveland Dealmaker
2013
"Is your business agreement unfairly valuing your interest?,"Crain's Cleveland Dealmaker
2013
Editor,Ohio’s General and Nonprofit Corporation Laws
2009
Coeditor,Ohio’s Limited Liability Company and Partnership Laws
2009
Coauthor, "A Primer on U.S. Securities Law," chapter inImmigration Options for Investors and Entrepreneurs
2006
Additional Info
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP Highlights
Business, Real Estate, Divorce, Bankruptcy & Debt, Medicare & Medicaid
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English