Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 
Chad J. Richter is a shareholder at O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a member of the firm’s Business Law Practice Group. He represents privately held businesses and their owners in a range of corporate and business matters, serving as corporate counsel to help clients address legal issues that arise while operating, growing, and transitioning their businesses.
Chad advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, ownership transitions, business organization, and commercial transactions. He provides practical, efficient legal guidance and works to move transactions forward while addressing the legal and business considerations involved in each matter.
Chad also assists companies involved in dealership, distribution, and franchise systems. His work includes advising dealers and franchisees regarding contracts, business operations, franchise relationships, and other legal matters affecting their businesses.
Practice Areas
- Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Shareholder transitions and disputes
- Commercial contract negotiation and drafting
- Business organization and structuring
- Franchise and dealership legal matters
- Commercial real estate transactions
- Litigation and dispute resolution involving businesses and franchises
Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chad works with business owners and companies on corporate governance, commercial agreements, transactions, and other legal matters affecting privately held businesses.
