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Jeremy Weitz

Partner, Attorney at Buchalter

Medium firm (21 to 100 attorneys) Nationwide Website 213.891.5285
Former President and Current Board Member, Apparel Industries Group for the City of HopePast Dinner Chair, Apparel Industries Group for the City of HopePast Fundraising Chair, Apparel Industries Group for the City of HopePast President and Board Member, The Professionals ClubFrequent Lecturer on Mergers & AcquisitionsFaculty Lecturer, Practising Law InstituteWorks with buyers & sellers

About

Jeremy Weitz, Partner at Buchalter, chairs the firm's Corporate Practice Group and co-chairs Mergers & Acquisitions. He represents buyers and sellers in middle-market mergers and acquisitions. Jeremy advises private equity sponsors on platform acquisitions, add-on deals, and recapitalizations. He also represents founders and management teams on company sales. Jeremy earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School and a B.A. in Political Science from Emory University. He acts as outside general counsel from formation and fundraising through an exit. Jeremy also advises on venture investments and preferred equity financings. He represents consumer product companies, including apparel, retail, and beauty, on sales and licensing.

Who is a good fit for Jeremy Weitz

  • Owners of food and beverage companies preparing to sell.
  • Buyers of a hospitality company seeking counsel on the acquisition.
  • Founders of software companies selling the business to an outside buyer.

Education and admissions

Education
  • Loyola Law School, J.D., 1998
  • Emory University, B.A. in Political Science, 1995
Bar admissions
California

Recognition

  • “Dealmaker of the Year” Nominee, Los Angeles Business Journal (2026)
  • Private Equity and M&A Industry Visionaries, LA Times Studios (2026)
  • Legal 500 U.S. Elite Rankings, Corporate and M&A (2026)
  • Top 100 Attorneys in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Los Angeles Visionary, LA Times B2B Publishing (2023)
  • Most Influential Private Equity Advisor, Los Angeles Business Journal
  • Southern California Super Lawyers (2018-2020)
  • Southern California Rising Star (2006-2008, 2013)

Specialties

Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationAsset purchase agreementsStock and membership interest purchasesRollover equity and recapitalizationsLegal due diligenceEntity formation and holding structuresPrivate equity platform and add-on deals

Deal profile

Typical deal size
$10M–$3000M
Remote work
In-person / regional

Frequently Asked Questions

Jeremy advises on structuring and negotiation at the start of a deal. He covers due diligence and the transaction documents. He continues that counsel through closing.

Jeremy also represents food and beverage, fitness, and hospitality companies in sales and investments. He advises technology, software, and e-commerce businesses on those transactions. He represents manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and logistics companies. He also represents entertainment, wine and spirits, and education companies.

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