Bradford W. Melson
Director, Corporate Department, Attorney at Orr & Reno
American Bar AssociationNew Hampshire Society of CPAs Young Professionals Leadership Program, Class of 2016Executive Board Member, The Majestic Theatre, 2016 – 2017Proud member and supporter of the Squam Lakes Association and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
About
Bradford W. Melson advises buyers and sellers on mergers and acquisitions at Orr & Reno. As Director, Corporate Department, he counsels investors, entrepreneurs, and privately held companies. His transactional work includes private offerings of debt and equity. Brad holds an M.B.A., which adds business training to his legal background. Before joining Orr & Reno, he trained in the corporate department of a large regional law firm. His experience also includes working in a retailer's legal department as a law clerk. He advises business clients on succession planning alongside mergers and acquisitions.
Who is a good fit for Bradford W. Melson
- Owners of privately held companies considering a sale as part of business succession planning.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., 2014
- Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business, M.B.A., 2014
- Boston College, B.A. in Economics, 2009
- Bar admissions
- New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Recognition
- Cited in The Best Lawyers in America for Business & Organizations, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions Law, since 2023
- Recognized as a Rising Star by New England Super Lawyers, since 2018
- Co-Editor-in-Chief, Northeastern University Law Journal, 2013 – 2014
- Eagle Scout, 2004
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional