Business Details
38 Years
experience
Experienced Business Law Attorney in Hartford, CT
Founded in 1988, our law practice has provided comprehensive legal solutions to businesses and individuals across diverse industries. With decades of experience in business law, securities, corporate transactions, and commercial real estate, we represent entities from start-up phases through public company status. Our founder, Kenneth B. Lerman, graduated from Emory University School of Law and has held leadership roles in the Connecticut Bar Association's Business Law Section. We serve clients in sectors including private equity, biomedical technology, real estate, and manufacturing, with a focus on tailored legal strategies that protect client interests.Our alternative fee structures, including fixed and hybrid equity arrangements, offer flexibility while maintaining high standards of service. Recognized with the CT Law Tribune's Professional Excellence Award and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell, we combine legal expertise with community engagement through board memberships and civic leadership.
Services
Business Formation
Securities Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Commercial Real Estate
Legal Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of experience in business law and securities
- AV Preeminent peer-reviewed legal professional rating
- Representation across 10+ diverse industry sectors
- Flexible fee structures including fixed and hybrid equity arrangements
- Active community leadership and bar association involvement
Associations and certifications
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale Hubbell
What people say
Outstanding legal services
Peer review rated AV Preeminent
Complex business acquisitions handled thoroughly
SEC filings completed successfully
State securities litigation defense win
Services
Business Formation
We guide clients through business formation including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships. Our services cover legal structuring, documentation, and compliance requirements. Clients benefit from our expertise in creating solid legal foundations for new ventures.
Securities Law
Our securities law practice includes IPOs, private placements, and SEC compliance. We assist public companies with reporting requirements and represent investors in securities transactions. The firm has successfully completed multiple SEC registration statements.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We handle complex M&A transactions for private and public companies. Services include due diligence, contract negotiation, and transaction structuring. Our experience spans both buy-side and sell-side representations across multiple industries.
Commercial Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers acquisitions, financing, and development transactions. We represent clients in commercial property matters including affordable housing projects and institutional investments in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Legal Consultation
We provide ongoing legal counsel for business operations, contract drafting, and corporate governance. Services include risk management strategies and customized legal solutions for growing companies and established entities.
People
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Attorney & Founder
Licensed in Connecticut and Florida, Ken Lerman has practiced business law since 1988. He chairs the Connecticut Bar Association's Business Law Section and holds an AV Preeminent rating. His practice spans securities, corporate transactions, and commercial real estate.
Questions
What areas of law does Kenneth B. Lerman specialize in?
We specialize in business law, securities, mergers & acquisitions, commercial real estate, and corporate transactions.
What alternative fee arrangements are available?
We offer fixed fees, equity-based fees, hybrid structures, milestone billing, and retainer agreements tailored to client needs.
How many years of legal experience does the firm have?
Attorney Lerman has provided legal services since 1988, with expertise in business transactions exceeding $400 million.
In which locations does the firm operate?
We maintain offices in Hartford, Connecticut and Boca Raton, Florida to serve regional and national clients.
What industry sectors does the firm represent?
Our practice covers private equity, biomedical technology, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors.
