John P. Walsh

St. Louis Commercial Transactions, Secured Lending, Business Transactions,  Corporate Representation attornay - John P. Walsh

314-615-6263 (Office)
314-261-2363 (Fax)

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Areas of Practice:

Commercial Transactions

Secured Lending

Banking and Financial

Business Formation and Development

Business Services

Business Transactions

Commercial Lending and Borrowing

Corporate Governance

Economic Development and Public Finance

Franchising

Hospitality and Leisure

Mergers and Acquisitions

Securities

Mr.Walsh concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, secured lending, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and general business law matters.

Commercial Transactions

Mr. Walsh is Chair of the Firm’s Commercial Transactions Practice Group, consisting of eight lawyers experienced in all aspects of contracting for the purchase and sale of products and services, from drafting and reviewing purchase and sale terms and conditions and supply agreements to dispute resolution.

Secured Lending

Mr. Walsh has over 30 years experience specializing in commercial financings, and has represents numerous lenders and borrowers in transactions such as:

  • Acquisition Financings
  • Lines of Credit, Term Loans, Letters of Credit
  • Real Estate Acquisition and Construction Loans
  • ESOP Financings

Mr. Walsh is also a frequent speaker at seminars on commercial finance topics, including Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.  He also periodically publishes a “Commercial Lending Alert” keeping lending officers informed about current legal developments affecting commercial finance.

Business Transactions

Mr. Walsh has structured and completed numerous purchases and sales of businesses, including:

  • Asset Purchases
  • Stock Purchases
  • Mergers
  • Acquisition Financing

Corporate Representation

Mr. Walsh is Chair of the firm’s Business Services Department.  He has counseled numerous individuals and companies concerning:

  • Most Effective Entity Structure
  • Intra-Owner Relations
  • Ongoing Operations of Corporations, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies
  • Contract Terms and Conditions for Purchase or Sale of Products and Services

Bar Admissions and Professional Affiliations:

American Bar Association

The Missouri Bar

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Business Law Section

Commercial Financial Services Committee

Uniform Commercial Code Committee

Mergers and Acquisitions Committee

Committee on Legal Opinions

Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions

Missouri Bankers Association – Bank Counsel Section

Education:

J.D., St. Louis University of Law School, magna cum laude

Rockhurst College, B.A., magna cum laude

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