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Douglas E. Starcher

Douglas E. Starcher

Partner

390 North Orange Avenue
Suite 1400
Orlando, FL 32801
T 407.669.4208
F 407.425.8377
doug.starcher@nelsonmullins.com
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Doug successfully manages mergers and acquisitions and has been recognized by the M&A Advisor in New York as the Seller’s Attorney on the 2015 Technology Deal of the Year over $250 million and again in 2018 on the Financials Deal of the Year. 

Doug serves as outside general counsel for entrepreneurs and growth companies. He regularly counsels clients as...

Doug successfully manages mergers and acquisitions and has been recognized by the M&A Advisor in New York as the Seller’s Attorney on the 2015 Technology Deal of the Year over $250 million and again in 2018 on the Financials Deal of the Year. 

Doug serves as outside general counsel for entrepreneurs and growth companies. He regularly counsels clients as a trusted advisor with regard to organizational structuring, capitalization, contracts, technology licensing, and business strategy.

Douglas E. Starcher

a trusted advisor with regard to organizational structuring, capitalization, contracts, technology licensing, and business strategy.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
  • Recently represented the sellers of four separate software companies in $280 million, $108 million, $60 million, and $18 million transactions, the sellers of an office equipment company in a $122 million transaction and the sellers of a billboard company in a $20 million transaction
  • Represented an international boat manufacturer, a golf cart manufacturer, and a private equity firm in buy side acquisitions
  • Represented the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority as Finance Counsel and assists with airline rate negotiation, infrastructure finance, and many other matters
  • Represented borrowers, including private Christian schools, issuers, and underwriters in tax exempt bond financing transactions
  • Worked for numerous clients raising money in private placement financing and institutional financing
  • Represented numerous not–for–profit and ministry organizations, including private Christian schools, statewide ministries, and large churches 
  • Has handled corporate restructuring of organizations and operations, real property transfers, trademark work, general contracts, and entity formations for profit and non–profit entities 
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
  • Recently represented the sellers of four separate software companies in $280 million, $108 million, $60 million, and $18 million transactions, the sellers of an office equipment company in a $122 million transaction and the sellers of a billboard company in a $20 million transaction
  • Represented an international boat manufacturer, a golf cart manufacturer, and a private equity firm in buy side acquisitions
  • Represented the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority as Finance Counsel and assists with airline rate negotiation, infrastructure finance, and many other matters
  • Represented borrowers, including private Christian schools, issuers, and underwriters in tax exempt bond financing transactions
  • Worked for numerous clients raising money in private placement financing and institutional financing
  • Represented numerous not–for–profit and ministry organizations, including private Christian schools, statewide ministries, and large churches 
  • Has handled corporate restructuring of organizations and operations, real property transfers, trademark work, general contracts, and entity formations for profit and non–profit entities 

Media

Insights

Hiring the Right M&A Lawyer for Your Most Important Transaction, i4 Business, Co-Author (March 12, 2020)

Events / Speaking Engagements

The Middle Market M&A Conference, Smart Business Dealmakers, Moderator (May 7, 2025)
Time to Transform, How your company can take advantage of the booming M&A environment., Orlando Business Journal and Align Business Advisory Services, Speaker (April 7, 2022)
The CEO Forum Central Florida: Anatomy of an M&A Deal, Speaker (March 10, 2020)

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Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

Community

  • Board and Executive Committee Member, Grace Medical Home, Inc. 
  • Advisory Board Member, IBERIABANK
  • Board Member, Orlando, Inc.
  • Member, Orlando Regional Chamber Board of Advisors
  • Advisory Board Member, Choices Women's Clinic

Doug successfully manages mergers and acquisitions and has been recognized by the M&A Advisor in New York as the Seller’s Attorney on the 2015 Technology Deal of the Year over $250 million and again in 2018 on the Financials Deal of the Year. 

Doug serves as outside general counsel for entrepreneurs and growth companies. He regularly counsels clients as... a trusted advisor with regard to organizational structuring, capitalization, contracts, technology licensing, and business strategy.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

  • Recently represented the sellers of four separate software companies in $280 million, $108 million, $60 million, and $18 million transactions, the sellers of an office equipment company in a $122 million transaction and the sellers of a billboard company in a $20 million transaction
  • Represented an international boat manufacturer, a golf cart manufacturer, and a private equity firm in buy side acquisitions
  • Represented the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority as Finance Counsel and assists with airline rate negotiation, infrastructure finance, and many other matters
  • Represented borrowers, including private Christian schools, issuers, and underwriters in tax exempt bond financing transactions
  • Worked for numerous clients raising money in private placement financing and institutional financing
  • Represented numerous not–for–profit and ministry organizations, including private Christian schools, statewide ministries, and large churches 
  • Has handled corporate restructuring of organizations and operations, real property transfers, trademark work, general contracts, and entity formations for profit and non–profit entities 

Education

  • Florida State University College of Law, JD, cum laude (1989)
  • Georgetown University, BSBA (1986)

Admissions

  • Florida

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The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Board and Executive Committee Member, Grace Medical Home, Inc. 
  • Advisory Board Member, IBERIABANK
  • Board Member, Orlando, Inc.
  • Member, Orlando Regional Chamber Board of Advisors
  • Advisory Board Member, Choices Women's Clinic