Douglas G. Gruener
Partner, Attorney at Levenfeld Pearlstein
About
Douglas G. Gruener has acted as counsel to buyers and sellers in law firm mergers and acquisitions. He serves as a partner in Levenfeld Pearlstein's Corporate Group. His financial-sector clients include private equity funds, hedge fund managers and non-traditional asset managers. His transactional practice also covers equity and debt financings, restructurings and joint ventures. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He previously practiced as a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. He later worked as in-house counsel in litigation finance, including as General Counsel of Gerchen Keller Capital, LLC. He represents both capital providers and recipients in litigation finance transactions.
Who is a good fit for Douglas G. Gruener
- Law firm buyers and sellers seeking counsel on mergers and acquisitions.
- Private equity funds seeking counsel for complex acquisitions and equity or debt financings.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D.
- Case Western Reserve University, B.S. in Accounting
- Kobe University
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- Fulbright Fellowship to Kobe University, 2002-2003
- CALI Awards in Legal Writing, Legal Process, Secured Transactions, and Federal Tax Practice
- Ranked in Chambers and Partners Litigation Support Guide, 2024-2025
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional