About Robert
I seek practical solutions that will permit clients to achive their objectives and focus on ways to accomplish those objectives and how to overcome any obstacles to their realization. Although many clients are large companies, I am fortunate to work with many new, start-up ventures and individuals in a close and collaborative environment. I always keep in mind that clients need to get value from their legal relationships and work hard to deliver that value as well as to gain their trust. Most of my client relationships span many years. evidencing the confidence I have enjoyed as a result of my focus on understanding the client and working as a team member with the client.
Practice areas
- Mergers and acquisitions: 25%
Domestic and cross border acquisitions and sales of companies, joint ventures, mergers, investments, spin offs and other transactions.
36 years
- International law: 25%
Cross-border transactions, joint ventures, organization of US subsidiaries and operations, expatriate issues, international financial transactions, counseling on expansion abroad,worldwide group structuring.
36 years
- Securities offerings: 20%
All types of securities offerings under fedral and state law, especially private offerings, organization of private funds and hedge funds, investment adviser registration and regulation.
41 years
- Business: 20%
Entity organization and maintenance, contracts, corporate and shareholder agreements, LLC operating agreements, stock and option plans, distributor and sales agent agreements, general business counseling for clients in high tech, automotive, financial services and other industries.
46 years
- Venture capital: 10%
Venture capital and private equiry investments for funds and companies.
Languages spoken
English, French
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1972 | 10/31/2019 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Super Lawyer | Michigan Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Detroit Int'l Trade & Finance Lawyer of the Year | Best Lawyers | 2015 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
| IT Lawyer of the Year in Michigan | American Lawyer Media and Martindale Hubbell | 2013 |
| Detroit Int'l Trade & Finance Lawyer of the Year | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit | dbusiness | 2012 |
| Top Attorneys in Michigan | New York Times | 2012 |
| Top Rated Lawyer in International Law & International Trade | The American Lawyer | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chair, Corporate Dept | Butzel Long | 2010 - 2014 |
| Interim General Counsel | Covansys Corporation | 2001 - 2002 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce | President Emeritus | 2013 - Present |
| American Bar Association, International Law and Practice Section | Member | 1990 - Present |
| ABA Committee on Federal Regulation of Securities | Member | 1976 - Present |
| American Bar Association, Business Law Section | Member | 1972 - Present |
| Michigan Chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce | President | 2008 - 2013 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Continuing Education (Michigan) | Michigan Business Formbook | 2015 |
| BNA Corporate Series Portfolio No. 60-2nd | Initial Public Offerings | 2014 |
| Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) | A Practical Guide to E-Business Law | 2001 |
| Wayne Law Review | Editor | 1971 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Law School | J.D. Cum Laude | 1972 |
| Wayne State University | B.A. With Distinction | 1969 |
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