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James G. DeJong
James G. DeJong
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.
111 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1400
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Phone: 414.276.5000
Fax: 414.276.6581

1329 West Grand Ave., Suite 200
P.O. Box 306
Port Washington, Wisconsin, 53074
Phone: 262.284.3407
Fax: 262.284.0442

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Jim is the Firm’s President and a member of the Corporate Practice Group. Jim’s business law practice is diverse. He is experienced in successfully guiding clients through a wide variety of matters from forming and financing business entities to negotiating and documenting complex business transactions. He frequently represents buyers and sellers of businesses. Jim also has extensive experience working with clients on corporate governance matters.

Jim Assists Clients With

  • Purchasing and selling businesses
  • Private equity, venture capital and debt financing
  • Contract negotiation and preparation
  • Business development issues including: entity formation, growth, and exit strategies
  • Corporate governance matters
  • Private offerings of debt and equity securities

Examples of Jim’s Recent Client Work

  • Represented a leading provider of peripherals for AC and DC drives in a private equity backed management buyout.
  • Represented a manufacturer of heat transfer products with multi-state manufacturing facilities in a private equity-backed management buyout.
  • Represented the owners of a company which provides goods to health care facilities in their sale to a private equity-backed management buyout.
  • Represented a management group in its acquisition of a controlling interest in a large wholesale beverage distribution business.
  • Represented a promotional merchandise fulfillment and e-commerce company in a strategic acquisition.
  • Represents the board of directors of a mutual insurance company in corporate governance related matters.
  • Represented the management group of a large, regional electronic component distribution business in their purchase of the business from a publicly owned buyer.
  • Represented the controlling shareholders of a family-owned, multi-state manufacturing and distribution business in resolution of a dispute with a minority shareholder.
  • Served as lead attorney representing a multinational corporation in negotiating and preparing agreements relating to a $400 million project.
  • Lead attorney for a telecommunications company in connection with obtaining more than $100 million in venture capital financing.

Awards/Distinctions

  • Selected as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer in 2005, 2006, and 2007, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine

Articles/Presentations

  • “Update on the Applicability of Sarbanes-Oxley to Private Companies” - Lauber CFOs Roundtable Conference
  • “Strategies to Minimize Legal Risk” - Select Circle of Contracting Excellence Customer Business Conference
  • “Current Status of the Law Regarding Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements” – Lauber CFOs Roundtable Conference
  • “The Due Diligence Process in Business Acquisitions” - WICPA
  • “What Every Business Owner Should Know About Anti-Trust Laws & Restraints of Trade” - Select Circle of Contracting Excellence Customer Business Conference

Community Service

  • Member – Board of Trustees, Carroll College
  • Board member – Corporate Practice Institute
  • Session member – Crossroads Presbyterian Church (2003 – 2006)
  • Former Board member – Friends of Art of the Milwaukee Art Museum
  • Former Board member – Milwaukee Repertory Theater