About
Eric Jones represents private equity funds in acquisitions and sale transactions. He is a partner in the corporate and private equity groups at Honigman LLP. He also represents portfolio companies and other businesses on those deals. He handles minority investments and joint ventures for the same clients. He earned a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, an M.A. in economics from Central Michigan University, and a B.A. in economics from Alma College. He has helped close more than 150 transactions, including deals for healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive companies.
Who is a good fit for Eric Jones
- Private equity funds buying a company or making a minority investment.
- Portfolio companies selling the business or bringing in a joint-venture partner.
- Owners of retail businesses completing a sale of the company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
- Central Michigan University, M.A. in Economics
- Alma College, B.A. in Economics
- Bar admissions
- Illinois, Michigan
Recognition
- Crain's Detroit Business, Notable M&A Dealmakers, 2025
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2025-2027, Recognized in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2017-2019
- DBusiness, Top Lawyers, 2026
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationPrivate equity platform and add-on deals
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Acquisition of a company that markets and sells personal emergency response, medication management and fall detection services and patient scheduling services. (buyer side)
- Acquisition of an anatomic pathology and hematopathology testing laboratory.
- Acquisition of a manufacturer and distributor of reclining medical chairs.
- Acquisition of a manufacturer of cranial orthotics for infants.
- Acquisition of a rehabilitative physical, occupational and speech therapy services provider.
- Acquisition of the assets of a company engaged in the provision of respiratory and durable medical equipment services.
- Acquisition of a manufacturer and distributor of blood clotting products.
- Acquisition of a provider of in-home respiratory services, enteral nutrition, infusion services and home medical equipment and supplies.
- Sale of an orthopaedic care and services center to a large hospital network.
- Sale of a manufacturer of consumer products used in therapy, rehabilitation, and wellness markets.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Eric Jones handles transactions for retail companies, services businesses, and industrial firms. He also handles deals for information technology companies.