About
John McIlvery represents companies from inception into initial and start-up financing, then venture capital financing. He also handles mergers and acquisitions, an initial public offering, and the later sale. He helped found Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, where he is a Partner and chairs its Public Securities Practice. His clients include Internet and e-commerce, apparel, and medical device companies. He advises on corporate securities and on general corporate and business matters. John McIlvery earned his J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Best Lawyers in America has listed him for Securities/Capital Markets Law since 2022. He also represents semiconductor, biotech, and entertainment businesses. He represents technology and manufacturing companies as well.
Who is a good fit for John McIlvery
- Companies raising start-up or venture capital before a later sale.
- Companies preparing an initial public offering or a sale of the business.
- Medical device, biotech, or semiconductor companies entering a merger or sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Southern California, B.A. in Business Administration
- University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D.
- Bar admissions
- California
Recognition
- Thomson Reuters Southern California “Super Lawyers” (2025)
- Best Lawyers in America: Securities/Capital Markets Law (2022 - present)
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional