J. William Boucher III

Results-oriented deal lawyer and day-to-day business law counsel

Willie Boucher helps companies and their owners navigate everyday business issues and complex commercial transactions. Utilizing his experience in business law, accounting and banking, Willie’s advice primarily focuses on:

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Entity formation and organization
• General business and corporate matters

Willie has experience handling transactions ranging from less than $100,000 to as large as $800 million. His clients also span the industry spectrum, including manufacturing, food and beverage, agriculture and healthcare. As a certified public accountant and former banker, Willie brings an understanding of financial statements and taxation to the counsel he provides to clients. By actively listening and comprehending what is significant to his clients and the other party to the transaction, Willie problem solves to get deals done.

• Advises on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, including deal planning, business due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and coordinating the closing process.
• Advises on business entity selection and formation, including filing organizational documents, drafting governing agreements and general corporate governance.
• Advises on general business and corporate matters, including reviewing, negotiating and drafting supply and distribution agreements, software licensing agreements, service agreements and other commercial contracts.