Brody C. Richter

Brody Richter advises business owners and companies on significant transactions and the legal issues that arise as their businesses grow and evolve. His practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions—particularly assisting founders and owners in the sale of closely held businesses—and serving as outside general counsel to companies across a wide range of sizes and industries.

As outside general counsel, Brody takes the time to understand how a client’s business operates, where it is headed, and the practical considerations behind its decisions. He advises on contracts, corporate matters, financing, private securities offerings, transactional commercial real estate, and other legal needs that arise. His outside general counsel clients range from closely held and emerging businesses to larger, established companies across a variety of industries.

In his M&A practice, Brody represents buyers and sellers and has extensive experience with founder-led businesses. He understands the significance of selling a business founders have spent years building and helps clients navigate the process from start to finish. Brody makes complex transactions more manageable by breaking them down into clear steps, translating legal terminology, and helping clients understand what is happening and what comes next. Brody has advised clients on sales and acquisitions ranging in value from several million to over one hundred million dollars.

Whether advising on an acquisition, negotiating a contract, or helping address an unexpected business issue, Brody approaches legal questions with the client’s broader business objectives in mind. He values long-term relationships and strives to be someone clients can call not only with legal questions but also for practical guidance on issues affecting their business.