About
Joseph R. DeHondt counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions, including for companies in automotive, advanced mobility, and autonomous vehicle technology. He represents clients on commercial agreements, corporate financing, and corporate governance. He also handles technology-related transactions for clients in many industries. He assists with joint ventures and with deals that license or transfer software and technology. He earned a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a B.A. from Oberlin College. He counsels clients on venture capital financings, private placements, and equity offerings. He assesses the rewards and downsides of a sale or acquisition before clients decide.
Who is a good fit for Joseph R. DeHondt
- Owners of automotive, autonomous vehicle, or advanced mobility companies planning a sale or acquisition.
- Companies forming a joint venture, or buying or selling a technology business.
- Owners arranging corporate financing in connection with a sale or an acquisition.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
- Oberlin College, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- Michigan
Recognition
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law, 2024-2026
- Selected to Lawdragon’s “ 500 Leading Dealmakers in America” list, 2025
- Named to Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” list for Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2023
- Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Up & Coming Lawyers” List, 2023
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Joseph R. DeHondt earned recognition in The Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law for 2024-2026. He appears on Lawdragon's 500 Leading Dealmakers in America list for 2025. In 2023 he made the Best Lawyers Ones to Watch list for Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. He earned a place on Michigan Lawyers Weekly's Up & Coming Lawyers list in 2023.