Douglas E. Starcher
Partner
Suite 1400
Orlando, FL 32801
Doug is the managing partner of the firm's Orlando office. He 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...
Doug is the managing partner of the firm's Orlando office. He 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.
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
- 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
Practice Areas
Industries
- 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
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law (2022–2026), Corporate Law (2023–2026), Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2022–2026), Public Finance Law (2010–2026), Securities/Capital Markets Law (2010–2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Orlando, FL, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2022)
- M&A Deal of the Year between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000 by The M&A Advisor (2021)
- Professional Services B2B Deal of the Year by The M&A Advisor (2021)
- Financials Deal of the Year by The M&A Advisor (2018)
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers, Corporate/M&A & Private Equity (2010–2018)
- Best Lawyers by Orlando Magazine (2010–2016, 2019, 2024)
- Technology Deal of the Year over $250,000,000 by The M&A Advisor (2015)
- Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine (2004, 2009–2011)
- Listed in The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace, a Red Book Directory (2009–2018)
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 is the managing partner of the firm's Orlando office. He 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
Practice Areas
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Emerging Companies
- General Counsel Services
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Private Equity
Industries
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law (2022–2026), Corporate Law (2023–2026), Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2022–2026), Public Finance Law (2010–2026), Securities/Capital Markets Law (2010–2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Orlando, FL, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2022)
- M&A Deal of the Year between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000 by The M&A Advisor (2021)
- Professional Services B2B Deal of the Year by The M&A Advisor (2021)
- Financials Deal of the Year by The M&A Advisor (2018)
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers, Corporate/M&A & Private Equity (2010–2018)
- Best Lawyers by Orlando Magazine (2010–2016, 2019, 2024)
- Technology Deal of the Year over $250,000,000 by The M&A Advisor (2015)
- Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine (2004, 2009–2011)
- Listed in The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace, a Red Book Directory (2009–2018)
- 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
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