About
Joshua Opperer serves private equity funds around the United States as lead mergers and acquisitions counsel. A partner in Honigman LLP's Corporate department, he directs Honigman Law Israel, the firm's Israeli subsidiary, and its Israel practice. He also acts as primary outside counsel to national and multinational operating companies, which rely on him when a deal is in front of them. He earned his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School and a B.A. from Michigan State University. He also advises high-net-worth individuals on succession for their family business enterprises, including the transfer of ownership of those companies.
Who is a good fit for Joshua Opperer
- Private equity funds looking for lead counsel on a merger or an acquisition.
- Owners of family business enterprises planning a transfer of ownership.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
- Michigan State University, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- Michigan
Recognition
- Listed in Chambers USA, 2025, Recognized in Corporate/M&A in Michigan, clients state: "Joshua has an excellent private equity practice, he's a real leader."
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2027, Recognized in the area of Corporate Law
- Law Bulletin Media, Leading Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2023-2024; Leading Lawyers, Publicly Held Corporations Law, 2023-2024
- Frank A. Wetsman Award, Honored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, 2009
- Crain's Detroit Business, Recognized as one of Metropolitan Detroit's"40 under 40" business leaders under the age of 40, 2004
- Emerging Business Leader, Named one of 100 by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2003
- Mark Family Young Leadership Award, Honored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, 2003
- JLN, annual dinner honoree, 1998
- Hillel Student Center at Michigan State, Named honorary life member, 1992
- DBusiness, Top Lawyers, 2026
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional