Your Trusted Startup and Finance Lawyers

Sound, effective and always-balanced legal services for any financial transaction. Structure, negotiate and close your financing transactions with confidence, or structure the foundation of a startup company to ensure it capable of growth.

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The Block & McNeill Advantage

Our corporate and finance attorneys offer a legacy of industry knowledge and exceptional client results.

Legal Expertise

Block & McNeill’s attorneys are trusted business advisors who guide their clients to build the proper foundations for growth and success and to capitalize on various types of corporate finance and/or liquidity options.

Industry Knowledge

Block & McNeill represents not only startup and emerging growth companies, but also the angel, strategic, private equity and other types of financial investors who invest in those companies, providing a depth of experience from every angle of corporate finance.

Business Savvy

Our corporate finance lawyers combine business strategies with legal practicalities from the onset of the engagement.

During the course of their growth, the Firm assists its clients with structuring and negotiating capital financing from the gamut of sources, including private placements of equity or debt for startup or growth capital, negotiated angel investor, private equity or venture capital financing rounds, and traditional bank and financial institution loans.

Our team of attorneys has negotiated over a billion dollars in credit facilities in the past twenty years and has assisted a diverse group of companies with their startup, growth and working capital financing needs, spanning industries including technology startups, equipment manufacturing, alternative energy, biotech, restaurant and hospitality, construction services, and healthcare companies. We frequently handle numerous types of financings such as public, state-registered and private securities offerings, mezzanine financings and commercial loan financings.

From innovative venture capital-backed tech to emerging growth and middle market companies, we are committed to helping our clients establish the right foundation to accelerate their business’ growth. Our finance lawyers provide sophisticated legal services for private financings and initial public offerings (IPOs). Our finance lawyers will help you and your company navigate this highly competitive and complex marketplace. Combining financial and business acumen with legal expertise, our team stands at the ready to help you succeed.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Are Saying.

“Steve has been my corporate attorney 20+ years. I have built two successful companies. Steve has expertly advised me through every phase of my business career; beginning with company formations, stock issuances & classifications, IP law, my ongoing need for general expert business advice, and the complex sale of one of my companies to a Fortune 50 company. One of the most reliable people I know, Steve has had an unwavering track record of outstanding professional service. He is the only attorney I trust for my every business need and I would never make a move without him. One of the best people I know, I am proud to call him a friend.”

Jennifer Durst
Serial entrepreneur in technology

“Chris truly understands new ventures and the challenges of entrepreneurship. His advice is highly valuable because it accelerates time to launch with high confidence and peace of mind.”

Michael Avari
ceo and founder, altero ventures

“I’ve been with Block & McNeill for more than 12 years, both personally and in my businesses. During this time, they helped me sell three businesses, start another, and refinance a third. They are always responsive and helpful, and I recommend them wholeheartedly.”

Jim Von Ehr
serial entrepreneur and 2009 tech titan of the year (texas legends award)

“For over 15 years, we have completed numerous start-ups, acquisitions, mergers, and financings across a full spectrum of industries. While the differences in each transaction were many, the one constant was the great representation of Block & McNeill - a firm that is fast, smart, and fair. We are proud to have them on our team.”

Pat Martucci
serial entrepreneur in finance and merchant banking