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Richard J Busis

Richard J Busis

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Richard counsels a diverse group of public and private companies, ranging from startup companies seeking venture capital to NASDAQ and NYSE-listed companies, in a wide variety of corporate and securities transactions.

Richard’s practice has a particular emphasis on securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions, including providing counsel to boards of directors on their fiduciary duties with respect to such transactions. In his securities practice, he represents both companies seeking to raise capital, as well as underwriters, placement agents, and venture funds. He also devotes a significant portion of his practice to representing high-tech, internet, and other emerging growth companies in venture and other capital raising transactions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, as well as licensing and technology development arrangements. Richard has significant experience in investments involving Israeli companies.

Professional Memberships

Florida Bar Association

International Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Philadelphia Bar Association

President, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El

Vice Chairman, Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research

Education

Harvard Law School

J.D. cum laude; Editor, Harvard Law Review

1984

University of Pennsylvania

M.A

1980

University of Pennsylvania

B.A., summa cum laude

1975

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A: Securities - Pennsylvania

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Richard Busis heads the firm's securities group. He has a notable background in complex acquisitions and general commercial transactions.

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Richard Busis heads the firm's securities group. He has a notable background in complex acquisitions and general commercial transactions.

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Colorado

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District of Columbia

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