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Do I Need a Lawyer When Selling My Business?

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Yes — without question. An experienced M&A attorney is an essential member of your deal team when selling your business.

At Merit Investment Bank, we’ve guided hundreds of transactions and seen firsthand how the right legal counsel can protect your interests, prevent costly mistakes, and ensure a smooth closing process.

Why a Specialized M&A Attorney Matters

Not all lawyers are created equal when it comes to complex business sales. An attorney who focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) brings critical experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing transaction documents.

Here’s why having one matters:

  • Protects your legal and financial interests in complex agreements.
  • Identifies and mitigates risks related to representations, warranties, and indemnifications.
  • Ensures compliance with regulations, contracts, and corporate governance.
  • Speeds up closing by anticipating and resolving common issues efficiently.

A good M&A attorney doesn’t slow down the process — they help you close with confidence and clarity.

Working Together for a Seamless Process

At Merit Investment Bank, we collaborate closely with your legal and accounting advisors throughout the transaction. Our goal is to make sure all parties stay aligned, informed, and focused on achieving your objectives.

If you don’t already have an M&A attorney, we can recommend trusted transaction lawyers who have a proven track record of success with middle-market deals.

Protecting Your Interests from Start to Finish

Selling your business is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. Having the right advisory team — including a skilled M&A attorney — ensures that every detail is handled properly, every risk is mitigated, and every decision protects your best interests.

Book a free confidential call today!

The Best,

J. Craig Dickens
Chairman
Craig.Dickens@MeritInvestmentBank.com
253-370-8893

Merit Investment Bank as a leading boutique investment bank is focused on entrepreneurial middle-market companies. Merit Investment Bank Executes sell-side M&A, buy-side M&A, and capital advisory services, debt and equity capital raises, corporate finance, and valuation services. Securities offered through Finalis Securities LLC Member FINRA/SIPC. Merit Investment Bank and Finalis Securities LLC are separate, unaffiliated entities.

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