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Provided by Erich Merrill
Harvard Law School
J. D.
Vanderbilt University
B.E.
Oregon State Bar, Member
-Business Law Section, Past Chair
-Computer Law Section, Past Executive Committee Member
-Limited Liability Company Legislation Task Force, Member
TechAmerica (Oregon Chapter), Past Chair of Emerging Business Committee
Technology Association of Oregon (fka Software Association of Oregon), Past Program Committee Member
Organization for Corporate Governance, Washington, D.C., Steering Committee Member
Erich works with company management and founders in acquiring or selling businesses, raising funds from investors, negotiating and drafting contracts, and protecting and licensing intellectual property. His practice also frequently involves collaborating on corporate policy and strategy, advising on entity choice and formation, working with start-ups to create an appropriate ownership structure and cap table, and preparing executive compensation documents, including stock option and bonus plans. He has represented clients in a variety of private securities transactions, including offerings, mergers, and private tender offers.
Clients that turn to Erich provide a variety of products and services. He has represented or currently represents companies in the medical products, diagnostic technology, biotech, software, SAAS, virtual reality, hospitality, consumer products, cannabis, maritime, transportation and trucking, logistics, silicon chip manufacturing and support, and heavy equipment manufacturing industries. Erich represents clients in both U.S. and international transactions.
Before going to law school, Erich received an electrical engineering degree and worked for Bell Laboratories in Whippany, New Jersey. He enjoys working with companies where understanding the technology is an important aspect of deciding on appropriate legal strategy.
Business & Corporate
Technology & Emerging Business
Mergers & Acquisitions
Intellectual Property
Securities
Franchise & Distribution
International
Manufacturing
Cannabis
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Erich Merrill is an excellent attorney with vast experience in M&A transactions, who excels at client service.
Erich Merrill is extremely knowledgeable and caring towards his clients.
Erich Merrill is very down to earth and we love his approach. He is a senior partner, and from our perspective has earned that position.
Erich Merrill is an excellent attorney with vast experience in M&A transactions, who excels at client service.
Erich Merrill is extremely knowledgeable and caring towards his clients.
Erich Merrill is very down to earth and we love his approach. He is a senior partner, and from our perspective has earned that position.