Samuel A Houghton

Samuel A Houghton

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 17 years

Mergers and acquisitions Lawyer at Lakeland, FL
Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate & Incorporation, Employment & Labor, Tax

625 E. Lime Street Unit 1, Lakeland, FL

About Samuel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions 60%

I help people buy and sell businesses between $1MM and $100MM.

18 years | 44 cases

60%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

The level of complexity in the business relationship dictates the extent of my involvement. Forming a single-member LLC is simple and can be accomplished in an hour or so. A 4-person joint venture should and does take longer to ensure that there are no surprises along the way.

18 years | 300 cases

20%
Employment and Labor 10%

Restrictive covenants; employment agreements; ESOPs

18 years | 15 cases

10%
Tax 10%

Corporate and personal disputes with the IRS and the State of Florida.

18 years | 15 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Samuel A Houghton

625 E. Lime Street Unit 1, Lakeland, FL, 338015271

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Samuel A Houghton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Frank | February 14, 2013 | Business

Great Work!

Sam helped close a business transaction recently where he assisted in the structure, documentation and closing. He's very knowledgable & easy to work with amd I will definitely recommend him to others.

Posted by Lauren | February 13, 2013 | Corporate & Incorporation

Excellent corporate services

Sam's knowledge in the corporate sector is of the highest caliber I have experienced. His expertise has helped our organization develop excellent growth strategies for the future.

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Samuel A Houghton's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Smith

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse this lawyer. Mr. Houghton is a hard working, knowledgeable attorney who combines business sense with a deep understanding of the law. I have known Sam for over eight years and have frequently consulted with Mr. Houghton regarding business transactions. Hiring Mr. Houghton for a transaction in the Lakeland area is a no-brainer."

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Mark Sessums

Business lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is very knowledgable about a wide variety of transactions. I brought Sam in to work with my existing client to document a proposed deal involving a very high profile figure. Sam was timely, knowledgable and unfailingly professional and pleasant. The deal was complex and Sam handled the moving parts in a very thorough fashion. I also know Sam personally and can attest to his fine character. Sam is a true Christian and a consummate lawyer."

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Mark Sessums

Contracts and agreements lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Leadership Lakeland Class XXX, Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Shareholder, Houghton, P.A.

2006 - 2013

Attorney, Clark, Campbell, Lancaster & Munson, P.A.

2004 - 2006

Senior Acquisitions Analyst, Crown Castle International Corp.

2003 - 2004

Senior Financial Analyst, Getronics, NV

2000 - 2003

Supply-Chain Management Consultant, Alaris Consulting

Associations

2013 - Present

Acheivement Academy, Inc.

Director

2012 - Present

Crowdfunding Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA)

Member

2011 - Present

MENSA

Member

2010 - Present

Early Learning Coalition of Polk County

Director

2008 - Present

Lakeland Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar, Tax Section

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar, Corporate Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2010 - 2013

Explorations V Childrens Museum

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Business Sales

Successfully Sold the Business

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Education

2008

Stetson University College Of Law

law

2000

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Buying or Selling a Business / Succession Planning

Mergers & Acquisitions

Publications

2012

Languages

English

Activity

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