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Connecticut

23 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Michael J Herling

USA

Practice Areas

• Member of the firm's private equity and mergers and acquisitions practice group. Represents venture capital and private equity funds, publicly held and private corporations and entrepreneurs in connection with acquisition, finance and securities matters, as well as general business matters.

Professional Memberships

• Admitted to the Bar of the State of Connecticut.

Personal

• Former Chair of the Board of Trustees, Colgate University.

• Non-executive Chair of the Board of The Brink’s Company.

Career

Mike represents clients in private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and a range of other corporate transactions. He also provides ongoing corporate advice to private companies. Mike’s extensive and broad experience across all types of M&A transactions and private equity and venture capital investments has allowed him to counsel clients on numerous complex and time-sensitive transactions. Mike, along with Brett Dixon and Bill Finn, founded the firm in early 1987. For many years Mike served as the managing partner of the firm and the head of its business law practice.

Education

Stanford Law School

Juris Doctor

Colgate University

Bachelors, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, High Honors in History

Awards

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Edition for the Stamford Metropolitan region in Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Funds, Securities, and Tax Law (Recognized since 2005)

Recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyer in Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities & Corporate Finance (2007 – present)

Named a Moffly Media Top Lawyer (Business Law) in Fairfield County (2024-2026)

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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Michael Herling comes recommended for his expert handling of M&A and private equity matters.

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