Tony practices in the areas of commercial lending, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, corporate and securities law.  Tony has over 16 years of experience representing lenders in a variety of commercial and real estate loan transactions, and buyers, sellers and lenders in M&A transactions of all types.  Tony has also represented issuers and underwriters in several public offerings and private placements of securities.  In recent years, Tony has utilized his broad skills and experience, together with his business and accounting background, in the representation of senior lenders, mezzanine funds and equity sponsors in numerous leveraged acquisitions, restructurings and recapitalizations.  In addition, Tony routinely represents privately held businesses of all sizes in a variety of organizational, contractual and other commercial matters.  Prior to becoming an attorney, Tony worked as an auditor for a national accounting firm and is a CPA (nonpracticing).

Education

University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1991), Philadelphia, PA

The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Economics, 1986), Summa cum laude

The Columbus Academy (1970 - 1982)

Practice Areas

Corporate and Business

Mergers and Acquisitions

Commercial Lending

         Term and revolving loan arrangements

         Acquisition finance

         Mezzanine and subordinated loans

Private Equity

Real Estate Lending, Sales, Leasing and Financing

Securities Matters including Public and Private Equity and Debt Offerings

Corporate Restructurings and Reorganizations

Corporate Governance Matters

Bar Admissions

Ohio

Noteworthy Matters/Cases

Represented senior and mezzanine lenders in numerous leveraged acquisitions by equity sponsors.

Represented insurance broker in connection with underwriting of representations and warranties insurance policies in connection with numerous large international M&A transactions.

Served as underwriters' counsel in connection with initial public offering by local insurance company.

Represented international logistics company in $100 million acquisitions of a competitor.

Represented multi-tier acquisition finance fund in connection with its organization, financing and development of standard loan documents and subsequent investments.

Memberships and Community Involvement

Ohio State Bar Association

Columbus Bar Association

Certified Public Accountant (inactive)

Graduate of Leadership Columbus Program

Former Member of the Childhood League

Former Member of The Columbus Academy Alumni Board