About
Trevor LaBarge, a Senior Attorney at Vela Wood, represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions. He works with public and private clients in food and beverage, sports, and manufacturing. Trevor focuses on private equity, emerging companies, and venture capital. He handles corporate governance and company-side financings for those transactions. Before Vela Wood, Trevor worked as a corporate associate at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Dallas, Texas. There he handled mergers and acquisitions for closely-held businesses, family offices, and startups. Super Lawyers named Trevor to the 2024-2026 Rising Stars lists. He continues to advise technology companies on acquisitions and sales.
Who is a good fit for Trevor LaBarge
- Owners of food and beverage companies planning a sale.
- Buyers of manufacturing businesses who need buy-side acquisition counsel.
- Sports business owners working through an acquisition or sale.
- Family offices acquiring a closely-held company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, J.D.
- Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School, B.S.B.A. in Finance and Entrepreneurship
- Bar admissions
- Missouri, Texas
Recognition
- 2024-2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Honor Scholar Award
- CALI Academic Excellence Awards in Federal Taxation, Torts, Trademarks & Unfair Competition, and Wealth Management and Estate Planning
- 2013 National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honors Society Member and Academic All-American
- 2012 Washington University Football’s Old Bear Award Recipient
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- $100K+
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Trevor LaBarge works with pharmaceutical and cannabis businesses on mergers and acquisitions. He also handles gaming and oil and gas deals.
Trevor LaBarge works with U.S. and international clients. He handles mergers and acquisitions for that client mix.