Joel B. Sklar

Joel B. Sklar: Corporate Law Leader in Memphis, Tennessee

Joel B. Sklar is a recognized leader in corporate law, providing strategic guidance and practical solutions to businesses of all sizes. As the leader of the Evans Petree PC Corporate Law practice group, Mr. Sklar brings a unique blend of experience, insight, and a client-focused approach to every transaction. He is dedicated to understanding his clients' needs – whether they’re a burgeoning startup or an established enterprise – and delivering tailored results that drive success.

Mr. Sklar’s philosophy centers on providing more than just legal analysis; he strives to bring a constructive and imaginative outlook to business transactions, believing that clients require practical solutions, not simply a recitation of legal rules. He excels at accommodating both simple, efficient transactions and those with significant complexity, leveraging his deep knowledge to guide clients through every step of the process.

With extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of corporate matters, Mr. Sklar has established himself as a trusted legal counsel. His expertise spans critical areas, including mergers and asset acquisitions, private placements of securities, venture capital financing, entity formation, secured financings, and strategic alliances. He has a proven track record of success in franchise work for both franchisors and franchisees, and he’s adept at navigating the complexities of leveraged buyouts and private equity transactions.

Key Practice Areas:

• Business Organizations: Including LLCs and Partnerships – Establishing and structuring businesses for optimal efficiency and legal protection.
• Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law: Providing specialized legal support for family-owned businesses, addressing estate planning, succession planning, and governance issues.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law: Expertly guiding clients through the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring, ensuring a smooth and successful transition.
• Securities / Capital Markets Law: Navigating the intricacies of private placements, venture capital financing, and other capital markets transactions.
• Corporate Law: Comprehensive legal services for all corporate needs, including corporate governance, compliance, and contract negotiation.
• Franchise Law: Providing legal support to both franchisors and franchisees, addressing franchise agreements, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Commercial Finance Law & Equipment Finance Law: Structuring and advising on complex financing arrangements.
• Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law: Specialized legal support for high-value transactions involving significant debt financing.
• Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law: Guidance and representation for private investment funds and hedge funds.
• Securitization and Structured Finance Law: Expertise in the complex area of securitization transactions.
• Venture Capital Law: Supporting early-stage companies and providing legal counsel in venture capital financing rounds.

Credentials & Recognition:

Mr. Sklar's dedication to excellence has been recognized by his peers, earning him inclusion in the 2013 edition of The Best Attorneys in America. He is a member of the Memphis, Tennessee, Texas, and American Bar Associations. His clients benefit from his strategic insight and meticulous attention to detail, resulting in favorable outcomes across a broad range of corporate transactions.

Civic Involvement:

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Sklar is actively engaged in his community. He has served on the Alumni Board of Memphis University School and currently holds the immediate past president and current member of the Executive Committee of the Memphis Jewish Federation – demonstrating his commitment to contributing to the well-being of his community.

Bar Admissions:

Memphis, Tennessee; Texas; American Bar Association

Awards:

• Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Memphis (2020)

• Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law

• Practice Area: Commercial Finance Law, Equipment Finance Law, Franchise Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, Securities Regulation, Securitization and Structured Finance Law, Venture Capital Law

• Included in: Best Attorney USA since 2013

Contact Information:

City: Memphis, State: Tennessee, Country: United States