Transactions

At Silverman Thompson, we are best known for our exceptional strength in litigation. That foundation gives our transactional practice a distinct and valuable advantage: we draft contracts informed by decades of seeing how and why agreements fail in the real world. 

Our litigation experience is not separate from our transactional work—it drives it. When disputes arise, our litigators see the patterns: the clauses that create ambiguity, the protections that are missing, the definitions that collapse under pressure, and the terms that leave clients exposed. Our transactional team actively incorporates those lessons into every agreement we draft. 

The result is a smarter, more resilient class of contracts and transactions—documents built to avoid the mistakes we see other lawyers make and designed to withstand scrutiny if a dispute ever occurs. This synergy between litigation and transactional work allows us to deliver clearer contracts, stronger protections, and more strategic deal structures. 

Silverman Thompson’s transactional practice includes: 

• Mergers & Acquisitions 
  • Providing strategic, business-focused counsel to clients and companies of all sizes navigating the complexities of buying, selling, or merging businesses. 

• Tax Planning & Structuring 
  • Developing innovative solutions to tax-efficient transactions and advising on the tax implications of business deals.  

• Private Equity 
  • Working with private equity investors and portfolio companies across the full investment lifecycle. 

• Real Estate & Commercial Transactions 
  • Offering comprehensive legal counsel across all facets of real estate transactions. 

• Securities 
  • Strategically counseling companies, investors, and market participants navigating regulation, capital formation, and compliance.  

• Equity Compensation & Employee Benefits (ERISA) 
  • Designing and administering incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and benefits, especially in the context of transactions.  

• Corporate Governance 
  • Advising on the full spectrum of board matters, governance structures, and shareholder / member relations.  

• Estate Planning & Trust Administration 
  • Supporting business owners and executives with succession planning, wealth preservation, trusts, wills, and intergenerational transitions.  

• Intellectual Property & Trademarks 
  • Assisting businesses in trademark protection, IP strategy, and integration into business structures.  

• Employment Law 
  • Advising on employment-related matters and how to navigate the complex and evolving legal landscape to minimize risk, ensure compliance, and support a productive, legally sound work environment.  

For more information or to discuss your transactional needs, reach out to Justin Batoff directly at jbatoff@silvermanthompson.com or call Silverman Thompson at 410.385.2225.