Corporate & Business Services

CM Law’s Corporate & Business Services attorneys help clients navigate every stage of business growth—from formation and governance to complex transactions and capital markets. Our partner-level attorneys deliver responsive, strategic counsel that aligns with each client’s operational goals and industry demands.

Our Corporate & Business Services core services include: 

  • Capital Markets – Representing issuers, underwriters, and broker-dealers in securities offerings and structured finance transactions. 
  • Entrepreneurial & Startups – Guiding emerging companies and founders from pre-launch through growth with strategic business and legal counsel. 
  • Mergers & Acquisitions – Advising clients on complex acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic transactions. 

CM Law’s attorneys collaborate across practice areas—including intellectual property, employment, real estate, and tax—to deliver coordinated, full-service representation tailored to each client’s needs.

Ned E. Barlas

Ned E. Barlas

Partner
Peter Cassat

Peter Cassat

Partner & Corporate and Business Services Chair
Kelly R. Culhane

Kelly R. Culhane

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Larry D. Davie

Larry D. Davie

Partner
Kristen N. Geyer

Kristen N. Geyer

Partner & Government,
Regulatory and Compliance
Practice Chair
Richard G. Grant

Richard G. Grant

Partner & Bankruptcy Practice Chair
Heather Clauson Haughian

Heather Clauson Haughian

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Richard A. Krantz

Richard A. Krantz

Partner
Tracy Green Landauer

Tracy Green Landauer

Partner & Private Client Services Practice Chair
Harvey R. Linder

Harvey R. Linder

Partner
Andrew E. Mishkin (Retired)

Andrew E. Mishkin (Retired)

Retired Partner Emeritus
  • Washington, DC
Lindsay Morgan

Lindsay Morgan

Partner
Mike Piazza

Mike Piazza

Partner
Michael Smetana

Michael Smetana

Partner & Real Estate
Practice Chair
Ryan C. Whitfill

Ryan C. Whitfill

Partner & Franchise Practice Chair