Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Jeffrey G. York
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
With numerous multi-million dollar deals to his credit, Jeffrey G. York focuses his practice on corporate, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, succession planning, finance, construction, entrepreneurial, manufacturing, and real estate. He represents corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships in the acquisition or sale of a wide range of businesses, including automotive component manufacturers, tool-and-die businesses, food and equipment manufacturers, automobile dealerships, telecommunications divisions, construction companies, golf courses, and retail businesses.
Jeff also has worked with many businesses in Michigan and elsewhere on organizational structure and operational matters. He counsels business owners and executives on the use of limited liability companies, profit and non-profit corporations, limited liability partnerships and limited partnerships to achieve their succession, diversification, growth or reorganization objectives, including business transition, ownership/management conflicts, and shareholder, member or partner buy-outs. Jeff also counsels businesses on contractual matters, including non-competition and confidentiality agreements, supplier and customer agreements, as well as issues relating to personal property sales, leases and security interests.
Overview
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1988
- Indiana University Bloomington, MBA, graduated 1988
- Alma College, BA, graduated 1984
- Michigan, American Bar Association
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- Michigan, Grand Rapids Bar Association
- Alma College - Fundraising Campaign, Grand Rapids Region Leadership Team
- Alma College Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity - Board of Advisors
- City of Walker Building Authority - Member
- Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Small Business Celebration Committee
- GVSU Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity - Board of Advisors
- Kenowa Hills Citizens for the Schools of Tomorrow - Co-Chairperson
- Kenowa Hills Education Foundation - Board of Directors and President
- Kenowa Hills High School - Varsity Basketball Coach
- Pilgrim Manor Foundation - Board of Trustees and President
- Pilgrim Manor, Inc. - Trustee and Board President
- Samaritan Center of West Michigan - Board of Directors
- Trinity Congregational Church - Moderator, Endowment Fund Committee, Secretary of Church Council
- Michigan, American Bar Association
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- Michigan, Grand Rapids Bar Association
- Alma College - Fundraising Campaign, Grand Rapids Region Leadership Team
- Alma College Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity - Board of Advisors
- City of Walker Building Authority - Member
- Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Small Business Celebration Committee
- GVSU Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity - Board of Advisors
- Kenowa Hills Citizens for the Schools of Tomorrow - Co-Chairperson
- Kenowa Hills Education Foundation - Board of Directors and President
- Kenowa Hills High School - Varsity Basketball Coach
- Pilgrim Manor Foundation - Board of Trustees and President
- Pilgrim Manor, Inc. - Trustee and Board President
- Samaritan Center of West Michigan - Board of Directors
- Trinity Congregational Church - Moderator, Endowment Fund Committee, Secretary of Church Council
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1988
- Indiana University Bloomington, MBA, graduated 1988
- Alma College, BA, graduated 1984
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Construction Law
- International Mergers and Acquisitions
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
News & Media
Additional Information
Case History
Transactions
- Start-Up Telecommunications Company
Jeffrey represented a start-up telecommunications company from its inception and served as its general counsel through its sale to a publicly-traded company for more than $500 million. As general counsel, he was instrumental in drafting contracts which were at the cutting edge of the telecommunications boom. Jeffrey's input on all legal matters was instrumental in strategic planning and decision-making throughout his term of service. When the company was sold, the transaction was structured so that the original owners were able to retain assets of great value. These assets were then used to form another company, providing the owners with greatly enhanced returns on their initial investment.
- Automotive Parts Manufacturer Sale
$100+ million sale of a niche automotive parts manufacturer with plants throughout the world to a private equity fund.
- Long-Distance Carrier Sale
$150 million asset sale of a long distance carrier to a publicly traded company.
- Retail Chain Stores Sale
$10 million asset sale of a family owned chain of retain stores.
- Office Equipment Vendor Sale
$35 million sale of an office equipment vendor to a publicly traded company.
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