Cost Efficient, Deal-Driven, Business and Personal Counsel

Attorney Stephen Rizzieri has a hands-on practical approach to negotiation and implementation of corporate, business and personal legal transactions and conflict resolution. As a seasoned business lawyer with public and private company experience (including executive decision-making as a Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President), results oriented business objectives are pursued on behalf of business and personal clients in a cost effective firm structure.

Over 35 years in corporate, business, and private firm experience in advocacy and in providing creative, aggressive counsel in negotiated transactions, corporate and project finance, transnational representation, and joint venture and entrepreneurial business formation, conduct, operations, deal making and dispute resolution.

Development and negotiations experience includes domestic and international project development and finance transactions including corporate legal management of $9 billion in debt and equity financing including 12,000 MW of power and infrastrucure development, construction and operating projects and experience in the United States, China, India, West Africa, Nepal, Indonesia, and Central America, and numerous joint venture and partnership arrangements and corporate management.

Business, General Counsel and Personal Legal Services

  • Business Negotiations and Transactions

  • Strategic Development and Negotiation
  • Business Planning and Operations
  • Contract Implementation and Enforcement

  • Project Development, Financial and Reorganization Counsel

  • Business, Construction, and personal Contract Dispute Resolution
  • Complex Contract Drafting, Negotiations, Interpretation and Implementation

  • Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract Negotiation and Oversight

  • Operating, & Maintenance Agreements

  • Non-Recourse Financing, Project Development & Operating Counsel and Compliance Practices

  • Asset Purchase and Sale Agreements

  • Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Business Dissolution Agreements

  • Project Transaction lead and support Counsel

  • Non-trial dispute resolution, Collaborative Law

  • Corporate Formation, Governance, Articles, Bylaws and Minutes
  • Personal and Business Conflict Resolution, Mitigation and Litigation Management, Settlement Counsel

  • Employment Offer, non-disclosure and non-compete-Agreements

  • Day-to-day Business Operations

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All services are available on a project basis or as a regular, on-going legal support function, or on a project basis for individuals, small and large businesses, private and public companies, stakeholders, partners, developers, entrepreneurs, financiers, contractors, family concerns, fund companies or other entities.  Services can be provided as a full service Outside General Counsel or as a supplement to In-house departments, or for Companies without an In-House department. Associated Counsel are available as required to meet client needs.

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Representation From a Respected Dallas Attorney

Whether you are solving complex transactions, negotiating a contract, operating an on-going business, resolving a personal conflict, forming a corporate entity, or have questions about governance or need help resolving a business, family, or personal dispute without going to trial, you can expect responsive, cost efficient attention with personal service.
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Attorney Stephen Rizzieri has more than 35 years of legal experience with extensive executive experience. He has particular experience in negotiation of contracts and project financial closings for large scale infrastructure development projects, corporate management and entrepenurial business counseling services.

Clients are executives, management, individuals, business owners and other stakeholders in business and commercial transactions, in-house general counsel and assistant counsel, project developers, entrepreneurs, financiers, and contractors.

Efficient use of time, money, and manpower to assist clients in risk management, and achievement of their goals and objectives is a primary focus of representation.

Focused and Effective Legal Services

Attorney Stephen Rizzieri knows how to handle large complex issues in unique industries and uses his experience to help clients work towards a successful future while helping to limit their personal and professional liabilities. Clients range from individuals and start-ups to established and sophisticated public and private companies.

We act as an extension of your business, breaking down barriers to transaction closings while providing steadfast representation for everyday client legal needs.

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