Joseph James Raetzer
BIGLAW EXPERTISE FOR MAIN STREET BUSINESSES. Call 24/7 : (212) 470-2347
I have 20+ years experience helping businesses complete deals and solve complex legal issues by providing critical legal analysis with proven deal management techniques.
In 2004 I started working on Wall Street in Corporate M&A and Structured Finance. I have facilitated and closed hundreds of transactions from small transactions to large multi-billion dollar deals both domestic and international.
The benefits of hiring my law firm for your business is threefold:
1. You get Accessible Biglaw Expertise
2. Your Business Problems are Solved in a Timely Manner
3. We Can Help Whether You Need 1 Lawyer or a Team of Lawyers
CALL ME at (212) 470-2347 to see how we can help your business.
With a robust foundation in M&A law and as a New York State licensed attorney, my expertise lies in running business deals and guiding legal strategies for diverse business ventures. My 20+ years experience in corporate law and transactional matters helps solve complex business problems.
My tenure as an attorney at top Corporate M&A and Structured Finance law firms in NYC (Clifford Chance and Thacher, Proffitt & Wood) honed my abilities in complex multi-billion-dollar transactions, with a proven track record of facilitating deals for global financial institutions. Collaborating with industry-leading clients, I've navigated intricate legal landscapes to bolster corporate objectives, underscoring my commitment to delivering commercial success through legal excellence.
Exclusively Focused on Business Law. Client Centric Approach. Critical Analysis to Achieve Complex Business Objectives.
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Joseph J Raetzer, MBA, JD
Founding Partner
(212) 470-2347
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Securities Law
- Commercial & Contract Law
- Capital Markets & Securities
- Corporate Law
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 4482170
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Lawyer & Founding Partner
- Raetzer PLLC
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- Founded New York based law firm exclusively focused on business law. Licensed in New York State.
- General Counsel / Business Advisor
- Various Startups NY, TX and WA
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- Advised multiple startups such as: - online subscription box service that we grew to a customer base in 19 countries - retail chain that we grew to over a dozen US stores - online/retail hybrid company offering freshly butchered whole cows by establishing national US distribution channel
- Senior Associate Attorney Corporate / M&A
- Clifford Chance LLP
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- Corporate / M&A Lawyer: Maintained a corporate and M&A practice with transactional and regulatory experience representing leading global financial institutions in a broad range of complex matters on multi-billion dollar international and domestic business deals. Clients included investment banks as well as publicly traded companies, private equity funds and hedge funds. Directly worked with clients to successfully obtain their objectives in a timely manner.
- Associate Attorney Structured Finance / Corporate
- Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP
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- Structured Finance Lawyer: Maintained a corporate practice focused primarily on multi-billion dollar corporate and mortgage-backed securities transactions. Left because recruited to global law firm Clifford Chance in Mergers & Acquisitions corporate practice area in Manhattan.
- University of Iowa College of Law
- J.D. (2005) | Law
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- Honors: Law Review Moot Court
- Activities: Graduate Legal Research Assistant for 4 semesters; researched corporate and securities law issues in connection with various published works including “Gatekeepers, Disclosure, and Issuer Choice” and “Delaware’s Good Faith”.
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- University of Texas - San Antonio
- MBA (2002) | Business
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- Honors: 3-time College of Business Dean’s Graduate Student Honor Roll
- Activities: Graduate Research Assistant for 2 semesters; researched various business related issues and taught courses
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- University of Texas - San Antonio
- B.A. (2000)
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- Law Review
- University of Iowa College of Law
- Jessup International Moot Court
- University of Iowa College of Law
- New York State Bar # 4482170
- Member
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- Common Mistakes in Small Business Purchase Agreements
- Avvo Legal Guide
- Navigating NDAs in M&A Transactions: Key Considerations
- Avvo Legal Guide
- MBA
- University of Texas - San Antonio College of Business
- Website
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- Q. My car was repossessed. I financed the car for $22000 paid $10000 they took it all for interest. Still owe 22k can i sue
- A: I’m sorry you’re dealing with this frustrating situation with your car. A few questions should be addressed before you proceed. For example, under the law the lender must have provided you with notice of default and intent to repossess before repossession. Also, after repossession the lender must notify you of their right to redeem the vehicle and provide information any sale/auction of the car.
Before contacting the lender or retaining an attorney to sue, consider contacting the New York State Attorney General's office or a legal aid organization for assistance. They may be able to provide free advice as well as form demand letters you can use. Also, you can try to negotiate with ... Read More
- Q. I need a layer to represent me on a breach of contract, and in seeking damages.
- A: I’m sorry you’re dealing with this frustrating situation. To answer your question as to whether you need/should retain a lawyer to represent you in this, it depends on your damages. You can consider filing a claim in small claims court depending on the amount at issue: small claims court will hear without needing a lawyer up to $10,000 so you may not need to hire an attorney. If your claimed damages exceed that, then you'd be best to retain a lawyer to initiate settlement communications and, absent success there, filing a claim in court.
I suggest creating a paper trail by compiling a file containing all relevant documentation such as invoices, the contract (if any) and any correspondence ... Read More
- Q. We live in a co-op building. My husband is the shareholder. He was unable to attend a meeting and asked to have me be
- A: I'm so sorry your co-op's is giving you a hard time. Yes, you are correct in that the BCL governs corporations in New York, which most notably includes co-ops. Section 609 indeed allows for proxy voting.
I suggest your husband send a formal letter to your co-op' President setting forth his desire to appoint you as proxy along with a reference to and copy of Section 609. Absent an exception, which doesn't seem to apply here, they must allow proxy voting. A respectfully written letter goes a long way and gives him the benefit of the doubt - maybe he just doesn't understand this issue and had a knee jerk relaxation. Good luck!
