Michael S. Williams
Partner, Attorney at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman
Suffolk County Bar AssociationFRB’s Corporate & Securities Practice GroupCannabis Practice Group
About
Michael S. Williams counsels private companies and entrepreneurs on mergers and acquisitions as their outside counsel. He is a Partner in the Corporate & Securities and Cannabis Practice Groups at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman. He also advises investors and investment funds on corporate finance and private securities offerings. He has practiced corporate and securities law for over 15 years. He earned a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School after a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at SUNY Albany. New York Metro Super Lawyers named him to Rising Stars for 2023-2025, and he belongs to the Suffolk County Bar Association. He handles business succession and exit planning for companies and individuals.
Who is a good fit for Michael S. Williams
- Owners of private companies preparing a merger or an acquisition.
- Investors structuring corporate finance or a private securities offering.
- Individuals planning business succession or an exit from a company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Albany Law School, Juris Doctor
- SUNY Albany, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
- Bar admissions
- New York
Recognition
- Selected to New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2023-2025
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationAsset purchase agreementsStock and membership interest purchasesEntity formation and holding structuresNon-competes and key employee agreements
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Owners engage Michael S. Williams on corporate governance, and he also forms new companies for them.