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Since starting as a Wall Street lawyer in 2004, Joseph J. Raetzer, MBA, JD has closed 100's of transactions from small business acquisitions/dispositions to multi-billion-dollar domestic and international deals plus capital raises. With 20+ years experience in Corporate, M&A, and Securities Law, he provides strategic legal counsel and business consulting tailored to high-stakes business initiatives as well as critical advice to startups and companies raising capital with his independent law firm Raetzer PLLC.🔴CORE PRACTICE AREAS:***Capital Raising: Structuring and preparing Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), SAFE Notes, Convertible Notes, Promissory Notes, Bridge Notes, Warrants, Reg A, Reg CF, Reg D, and Reg S offerings.***Business Consulting: Strategic review of current business, new business/product lines and market entrance.***Business Transactions: Representing buyers and sellers in domestic and cross-border M&A.***Startups and Growth-Stage Businesses: Formation, structuring, scaling, and preparing businesses for investment or acquisition.***Exit Planning: Legal strategy and execution for business sales and investor exits.***Strategic Advisory: Advising boards of directors, C-suite executives and founders on overall business strategy and business acquisition/disposition matters.🔴LEGAL EXPERTISE:***Structuring and negotiating complex M&A and capital markets transactions.***Drafting core transactional documents: purchase agreements, subscription agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and corporate governance materials.***Advising on securities compliance, including Reg A, Reg D, and Reg S offerings, Blue Sky compliance, and SEC filings.***Fund formation and structured finance: extensive experience with CDOs, CMBS/RMBS, and Investment Company Act issues.***Partnering with senior management and boards to align legal strategies with business objectives.Collaborating with international counsel and multidisciplinary teams on multijurisdictional deals.🔴TRA
Raetzer PLLC (raetzerlaw.com) has 10 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
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Joseph Raetzer emailed me a power of attorney that he had pre-typed my initials into on the designation line that made it durable. He did not do a good job on the corporate governance work. Waste of money. Not sure how he has so many 5 star reviews all on October 7th but it's odd that so many of the positive reviews here were on the same day
By Garrett K.
I reached out to Raetzer PLLC for counsel regarding a small business asset I'm considering. Joe took the time to explain to me what information I need to ask, what red flags to look out for and what to consider moving forward. I appreciated his thoughtful and informative advice. Highly recommend!
By Suzanne W.
Our experience with Joe was phenomenal! He helped us close a very difficult negotiations to buy out our partners. Joe was pivotal in keeping the movement forward at an aggressive pace, kept negotiations from stalling and provided strategic advice and perspectives to help us make good objective decisions, in a very emotionally fragile negotiation. The outcome by engaging Joe was a $70k saving from where we started before we hired him. We consider Joe as almost like our in house council now!
By J.J. H.
Response from Raetzer PLLC· Oct 17, 2025
Thank you for sharing this JJ, and congratulations on a hard-won outcome. I’m glad we could keep momentum, cut through the emotion and land a result that covered all the legal and commercial bases (with savings to boot!). Helping clients move decisively with clear options and strategy is exactly the role we aim to play. I appreciate the trust and the in-house counsel sentiment, and we are here for whatever comes next. Thank you!
Raetzer PLLC made closing on an office space in Wall Street a seamless and thoroughly executed. Thank you Joe.
By Fey S.
Response from Raetzer PLLC· Oct 15, 2025
Thank you for the review and congratulations on the new Wall Street office - I've lived across the street and FiDi is a great neighborhood for work and play. It was a pleasure partnering with your team to navigate the lease terms, timelines and landlord negotiations so the deal could close smoothly and on schedule. We appreciate your trust and look forward to supporting you as you grow into the new space and beyond.
Helps handle PE companies
By Tyler P.
Response from Raetzer PLLC· Oct 12, 2025
Thank you for the review. We routinely advise private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on acquisitions, add‑on transactions, minority investments and day‑to‑day commercial contracts. This engagement called for a fresh approach, and I’m glad we were able to deliver. I appreciate your trust and look forward to supporting you on future transactions.
Excellent legal expertise and service. Highly reccomend
By Joshua L.
Response from Raetzer PLLC· Oct 12, 2025
Thank you for the generous feedback and recommendation. We’re thrilled you had a great experience—pairing strong legal expertise with practical, responsive service is exactly what we strive for. We appreciate your trust and are here whenever you need us. Thanks Joshua!
Joe is incredibly knowledgeable and has been great to work with! He helped us initially with writing and reviewing our sales agreements and has become indispensable as we navigate a tricky situation with a finance merchant. Highly recommend
By Kim L.
Response from Raetzer PLLC· Oct 12, 2025
Thank you for the generous review and for trusting us with your business. It’s been a pleasure partnering with you—from drafting and refining your sales agreements to navigating the merchant financing matter. I’m glad our guidance has been helpful, and we’ll continue to be responsive and practical as things progress. We appreciate the recommendation and are here whenever you need us. Thank you Kim!
I have consulted with Joe on several occasions myself and referred to him, and he has delivered above and beyond each time. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field, transparent, and very responsive. Highly recommend Raetzer PLLC!
By Michael Tarro J.
Response from Raetzer PLLC· Oct 12, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words and continued trust. It’s always a privilege to collaborate with talented colleagues who share a commitment to quality and professionalism. I truly value your referrals and confidence in our firm — it means a lot coming from a fellow Attorney. Looking forward to working together again Michael!
