We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
also known as Jim Dodrill
Strategic Legal Counsel for Entrepreneurs, Startups & Growth-Stage Companies | Corporate & Securities Attorney | Former Startup Founder
I help entrepreneurs and businesses ranging from startup through $100M+ annual revenue navigate the legal and strategic complexities of raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. With more than three decades of experience and a unique perspective as both a successful corporate attorney and entrepreneur, I provide practical, business-minded legal advice designed to help founders scale with confidence and clarity.
A Lawyer Who Speaks Entrepreneur
Unlike many corporate lawyers, I’ve sat on your side of the table. In 1996, I co-founded a golf equipment and apparel company, where I served as President and General Counsel. I led multiple rounds of private financing, built a national distribution footprint, and ultimately took the company public through an underwritten IPO. That experience reshaped how I approach legal counsel: I understand firsthand the challenges early-stage and growth companies face, especially during high-stakes fundraising and M&A events.
After the IPO, I stepped away from the company in early 2000 to launch my own law practice—focused on helping founders, executives, and investors get deals done efficiently and intelligently. Whether you're negotiating your first term sheet, selling your company, preparing for a growth round or going public, I provide experienced, highly responsive legal support grounded in real-world business experience.
Experience That Delivers Results
• Practicing since 1993 in corporate and securities law
• Named one of only three Corporate and Finance Super Lawyers in the State of Florida (2025)
• Former attorney at Latham & Watkins, where I worked on public offerings, private placements, and major corporate transactions
• Advised companies and investors on hundreds of capital raises, M&A transactions, and public offerings
• Clients across the U.S. and in 15+ countries, from early-stage startups to publicly traded companies
• In 2008, my firm ranked #8 nationally for the number of PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) transactions closed as investor counsel
Education & Early Career
I graduated from Brown University in 1988 with a B.A. in Psychology and additional coursework in business management. While at Brown, I was a varsity track athlete and co-founded a co-ed fraternity, which remains active today.
Following Brown, I worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York as a corporate legal assistant. That formative experience led me to law school at the University of Miami, where I graduated magna cum laude in 1993, ranked #8 out of 341 in my class. I was an Articles and Comments Editor of the University of Miami Law Review, and was honored as a Dean’s Honor Scholar, Order of the Coif member, and recipient of multiple American Jurisprudence Awards.
Outside the Office
I’ve been married to my wife, Meredith, since 2000, and we’re proud parents to two children, born in 2001 and 2004. I’m actively involved in my community, having coached youth basketball and baseball and volunteered consistently with charitable organizations and at my children's schools.
A lifelong athlete, I’m an avid golfer and traveler, and a passionate wine collector. Whether on the course, in the boardroom, or across the negotiation table, I bring the same focus, discipline, and competitive edge to every client relationship.
If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or business leader looking for a trusted legal advisor who understands both the legal and business sides of the deal, contact me today! Let’s talk about how I can help you build, grow, or exit your business.
4
Practice Areas
33 years
33 years
33 years
We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
5800 Hamilton Way, Boca Raton, FL, 334962543
29 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Financial Markets and Services
Posted by Charlie Green | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Financial Markets and Services
Stellar Legal Expertise and Unmatched Dedication
Navigating the complex world of securities law can be daunting, but with James Dodrill by our side, the journey was not only manageable but also profoundly enlightening. From our very first consultation, it was clear that James is not just an attorney; he is a true ally, a strategic thinker, and a de...
Posted by Roger | September 02, 2010 | Financial Markets and Services
Our company's experience with James Dodrill
James has been our SEC attorney since 2003. I have found him to be extremely knowledgeable about the regulations, helpful when we had to deal with the SEC and responsive when we needed timely answers to questions. He has proactively contacted the SEC and NASD to help expedite matters that had been s...
"I have known Jim Dodrill for nearly a decade and I have had numerous opportunities to work with him professionally. I have had the pleasure of referring my clients to Jim for corporate securities representation and for counsel with respect to public offerings. Jim is extremely capable, diligent, professional and adept at navigating the complex and nuanced issues that arise in the corporate securities arena. I would recommend Jim without hesitation."
"I have known Jim for about ten years and can say without reservation that his morals and character are beyond reproach. I have referred a few of my clients to Jim throughout the years and every one of them has thanked me for the introduction. Jim combines his big firm and real-life experiences and provides white glove service with small firm personal attention."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a brilliant and creative attorney with the highest degree of ethics and professionalism. All the Clients I know who have used Jim praise his work and his tireless commitment to pursue their best interest and accomplish their goals."
"Have known James for many years! Top notch attorney who knows his stuff. Since he also ran his own company, has great insight for clients. Accordingly, I highly recommend his services! I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend James Dodrill, who is professional, smart and always looks out for the best interest of his clients."
"The answers of Mr. Dodrill are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. Mr. Dodrill exhibits great professional courtesy to his fellow Avvo attorneys. This behavior, translated into working for a client, will almost always produce a superior result for the client. My highest respects, ."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a tremendously smart and ethical attorney with a well deserved reputation for providing the finest in corporate and business counsel no matter how big or small the client. I would hire him in a heartbeat."
Patent application lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2025
Top Lawyers of 2025, The Boca Raton Observer
2024
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2024
Top Lawyers of 2024, The Boca Raton Observer
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top Lawyers of 2023, The Boca Raton Observer
2022
Top Lawyers in Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Illustrated
2022
Best Business Lawyers, Expertise.com
2008
8th most active investor counsel in US for PIPE transactions, Sagient Research Systems
1993
Magna Cum Laude, University of Miami School of Law
1993
Order of the Coif, University of Miami School of Law
1993
Dean's Honor Scholor, University of Miami School of Law
1992
American Jurisprudence Award - Legal Ethics, Lawyer's Cooperative Publishing
1992
American Jurisprudence Award - Civil Procedure II, Lawyer's Cooperative Publishing
1991
American Jurisprudence Award - Torts II, Lawyer's Cooperative Publishing
2000 - Present
President, James G. Dodrill II PA
1996 - 2000
President and General Counsel, Outlook Sports Technology
1993 - 1996
Associate, Latham & Watkins
2014 - Present
Founders Funders and Feeders
1988 - Present
Brown Alumni Schools Committee
2008 - 2014
North Broward Preparatory SchoolTrustee
1993
law
1988
AB
2025
2025
2024
Corporate Transparency Act: What attorneys and their clients need to know.
2023
Ethics Presentation - considerations in responding to online reviews
2023
Corporate Transparency Act
2022
Digital Assets and the Securities Laws
2021
Fundraising
2019
Accelerating your startup.
2018
Beware the Euphemisms - Is it a securities offering?
2018
Capital Raising: Legal Preparations, Strategies and Structures
2018
2018
Foundational Issues for Capital Raising Transactions
2018
Foundational Issues for Capital Raising Transactions
2017
Key Issues and Clauses in LLC Operating Agreements
2016
Regulation Crowdfunding
2015
Considerations in Raising Growth Capital
2011
Funding a New Venture - The Legal Perspective
N/A
N/A
English
Legal Answers
Is my unsigned noncompete enforceable if it was in my offer letter but never signed?
30 Jan 2025
Can my ex-lawyer charge me for the cost of copies and shipping for sending me a copy of my own file?
25 Jul 2024
Can i be removed from a Board of Directors without being notified that a meeting/vote was held
20 Jul 2024