Joel A. Pruett
Associate, Attorney at Day Pitney LLP
Business Law CertificateState Bar of Texas, Business Law Section, Mergers and Acquisitions Committee (2018-Present)Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, (2017–2021); 2017 Leadership Class Participant; Foundation Fellow (2019–2021)Works with buyers & sellers
About
Joel A. Pruett works on corporate matters for corporate buyers and sellers, family offices, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies. His work covers mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. He also assists with equity financings and other investment transactions. He prepares term sheets, negotiates deal agreements, and conducts due diligence. Joel A. Pruett earned a J.D. and Business Law Certificate from the University of Oklahoma in 2016. He also earned an M.B.A. in Finance and Risk Management there in 2016. Earlier he worked as a business appraiser and a forensic accountant on merger deals.
Who is a good fit for Joel A. Pruett
- Buyers of a company who need counsel to negotiate the purchase agreement.
- Sellers divesting a company who want counsel to draft the sale agreement.
- Private equity sponsors acquiring or selling one of their portfolio companies.
- Family offices buying a company or selling one they already own.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Oklahoma, J.D. in Business Law Certificate, 2016
- University of Oklahoma, M.B.A. in Finance and Risk Management, 2016
- Kansas State University, B.S., 2011
- Bar admissions
- District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, Texas
Recognition
- Outstanding Editor Award, American Indian Law Review
- CALI Award, Securities Regulation
- Salem Civil Rights Award
- Durrell Public Law Research Award
- Oklahoma City Mineral Lawyers Society Presentation Scholarship
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationLOIs and term sheetsLegal due diligenceEscrow and closing services
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Joel A. Pruett negotiates representations and warranties insurance policies. He drafts and reviews the ancillary documents that support the main agreement. He facilitates closings for the buyers and sellers he assists. He also handles post-closing issues for those transactions.
Joel A. Pruett advises public and private companies on general corporate matters. He also advises those companies on governance matters. He has served on the State Bar of Texas Business Law Section Mergers and Acquisitions Committee since 2018.