J. Wes Dorman, Jr.

Co-Chair of the Transactional Department, Wes Dorman guides clients from all over the world to successful outcomes in a broad range of commercial transactions, with an emphasis on complex mergers and acquisitions for both buyers and sellers. Whether he’s traveling around the country negotiating with potential buyers for a family-owned business or helping a startup raise capital and get off the ground, Wes focuses on building trust among all parties and closing the deal in a manner that’s most advantageous to his client. He has broad experience working with clients in many industries, including manufacturing, oil and gas, private equity, hedge funds, gaming, restaurants and healthcare.

Wes also advises clients on a variety of strategic decisions and activities that set them on the right path to success, maximize tax efficiency and help them seize opportunities throughout the life cycle of their businesses. He handles numerous entity-related transactions and governance matters, including entity structuring, shareholder and LLC agreements, day-to-day operations, leases, financing, private and public securities offerings and related filings, employment and non-compete agreements, reorganizations, dissolutions and FCPA investigations.