Chris Jacobsen

Chris S. Jacobsen is a partner in the the corporate transactions and business law department at Poole Shaffery & Koegle, LLP. Mr. Jacobsen’s extensive experience encompasses all legal aspects of the business life cycle, including: entity formation (corporations--for profit and nonprofit, limited liability companies and partnerships); buy-sell arrangements and shareholders agreements; debt and equity financings; issuance, transfer and redemption of private company securities; real property purchase and development transactions; retail, commercial and office leases; equipment leasing; licensing (trademark and software); distribution, supply, joint venture and other business operational agreements; private company purchase, sale and merger transactions; franchise matters; and entity dissolutions. Mr. Jacobsen also assists business owners and executives with estate planning. He has worked with clients in a wide variety of businesses and industries, including: aviation (brokerage, charter and maintenance); machine tools distribution; specialty manufacturing; medical devices; mutual water companies; real estate (brokerage, management and development); veterinary practice; software development; health supplements; apparel (manufacturing and retail); printing; licensed contractors; food services; private schools; charitable and non-profit organizations; and equipment leasing operations. Specialties: Business Transfers; Real Estate Transactions; Commercial Leasing; Debt and Equity Financings; Licensing; Entity Formation, Operation and Governance; Non-Profit Organizations; Estate Planning; Proactive Legal Advice for the Advancement of Businesses