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Main Street Focus. Big Law Experience.

We understand that business is multifaceted and complex, requiring specialized knowledge in various areas. That’s why we have a team of dedicated attorneys, each focusing on specific aspects of corporate law, from mergers and acquisitions to tax and compliance. We believe that no single attorney can or should handle all areas of corporate law.

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The Law Firm for Modern Business

Our collaborative approach ensures that our clients receive comprehensive, legal advice tailored to their unique business needs, providing them with the highest standard of legal support.

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our story

About SMB Law Group

SMB Law Group was established by three former Big Law attorneys to provide specialized legal services to small and medium-sized businesses. Our firm began with a mission to offer practical, results-driven solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by business buyers and sellers.

Over the years, we've expanded our practice and team to better serve our clients, focusing on helping them navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence. Today, SMB Law Group continues to champion the success of our clients with a commitment to excellence and personalized support.

Over the years, we've expanded our practice and team to better serve our clients, focusing on helping them navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence. Today, SMB Law Group continues to champion the success of our clients with a commitment to excellence and personalized support.

Meet the team

Get to Know SMB Law Group

Attorneys

Kevin Henderson

Founding Partner

Kevin is an experienced corporate lawyer with over a decade of M&A, venture capital, and capital markets experience. In 2023, Kevin was rated as the #1 lawyer in Texas for principal-led M&A.

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Eric Pacifici

Founding Partner

Eric is a trusted deal lawyer with extensive M&A and capital markets experience. Eric was honored as a Rising Star in Mergers and Acquisitions by Super Lawyers for four years: 2020, and consecutively from 2022 to 2024.

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Sam Rosati

Founding Partner

Sam is a corporate lawyer with vast experience advising small businesses during periods of growth and transition, including formation, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, operational improvements, and liquidity events.

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Jake Parsley

Partner

Jake has over a decade of experience as an M&A lawyer, beginning in the corporate department of a small local law firm in Minneapolis before taking his own entrepreneurial leap and launching Parsley Law, PLLC in 2016, and joining SMBLG in 2023.

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Evan Thomson

Fractional General Counsel

Evan is a seasoned general counsel who brings a wide range of experience advising corporate clients.

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Lindsey Rogers-Seitz

Senior Counsel

Lindsey is a corporate and healthcare attorney with extensive experience advising private equity firms, investors, and operators on complex M&A, financings, and regulatory matters.

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Norina D'Agostini

Attorney

Norina has over a decade of corporate legal experience. In 2021 she launched D'Agostini Law PLLC, focusing exclusively on M&A with special emphasis on medical and dental practice transactions. She brings unique M&A experience and shares SMB Law Group's commitment to comprehensive, personal service from LOI to close.

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Nathan Hill

Senior Associate

Nathan Hill is a dedicated corporate lawyer advising on the success of businesses, whose practice is primarily focused on the purchase and sale of private businesses.

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Laura W. Gieseke

Attorney

Laura is a tax and corporate lawyer with more than a decade of experience advising companies on the tax aspects of a wide range of M&A and capital markets transactions, and advising companies on day-to-day tax and corporate issues.

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Sean Planchard

Of-Counsel

Sean is a former McKinsey & Company consultant and experienced M&A attorney with a strong background in corporate transactions, venture capital, and private equity.

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Haley Kopp

Senior Counsel

Haley brings a unique blend of engineering precision and legal expertise to her corporate M&A practice. Before law school, she spent over five years as a chemical engineer in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, including roles at Illumina and Millipore Sigma. That problem-solving mindset continues to shape how she guides her clients through complex transactions. 

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Management & Administration

David Brackett

Chief Operating Officer

David is Chief Operating Officer of SMB Law Group LLP, where he oversees firmwide strategy, operations, and growth. He has helped scale SMB Law Group into a leading advisor to lower-middle-market M&A and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) clients. David brings a background in M&A, corporate development, and professional services, with a focus on building scalable systems, high-performing teams, and durable growth.

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Andrea Sibrian

Admin Team Lead

Andrea Sibrián plays a key role in supporting executive operations and driving business development initiatives. She combines strategic thinking with strong organizational abilities to ensure smooth day-to-day coordination, while also identifying opportunities for growth and client engagement. Known for her adaptability, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, Andrea thrives in fast-paced, multicultural environments and approaches every challenge with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

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Martina Rudelli

Corporate Paralegal

Martina supports M&A transactions, assisting attorneys with asset and equity purchases, mergers, and related corporate matters.

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Aixa Vitar Sayat

Corporate Paralegal

Aixa supports M&A transactions, assisting attorneys with asset and equity purchases, mergers, and related corporate matters.

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Diego Larranaga

Client Development Representative

Diego is the Client Development Representative at SMB Law Group LLP, where he supports the firm’s growth by building relationships with entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners. He works closely with the team to connect prospective clients with the firm’s legal services and ensure a smooth introduction to SMB Law Group.

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Justine Cadorna

Senior Accountant

Justine C. is a Senior Accountant at SMB Law Group LLP, where she supports the firm’s internal accounting and financial operations.

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Gregory Makhambi

Client Success Coordinator

Gregory is the Client Success Coordinator at SMB Law Group LLP, where he supports client onboarding, communication, and ongoing relationship management. He works closely with the team to ensure clients receive responsive service and a smooth experience throughout their engagement with the firm.

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Ems Catuday

Executive Operations Specialist

Ems Catuday is the Executive Operations Specialist at SMB Law Group, supporting executive operations, project coordination, and internal process execution across remote teams. She works closely with the COO to manage high-priority initiatives, maintain operational systems, and ensure projects stay on track. With a strong background in client success and operations, Ems is known for her organization, proactive mindset, and ability to coordinate with teams, vendors, and partners to drive execution and accountability.

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María Gomez

Corporate Paralegal

Maria Gomez is a Corporate and M&A Paralegal with a legal background in corporate law and business transactions. She supports attorneys in transactional matters, including corporate governance, entity formation, maintenance of corporate records, and preparation of organizational and transactional documents. She is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting efficient and accurate execution of corporate and M&A transactions.

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Gabriela González

Head of Content

Gabriela González is the Head of Content at SMB Law Group. She is currently based in Bogotá, Colombia. For the past 6+ years, she worked as a Content Marketer and Creative Growth Strategist, mostly helping Fintech and B2B SaaS companies. Her main focus is taking complex or technical products and turning them into content that drives organic growth. She considers herself a builder at heart and a real people person. She enjoys combining strategic thinking with creative direction to ship fast and measure what matters. 

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What we do

Experienced Legal Counsel for your Business

Licensed to Practice Across the Nation

We serve clients nationwide with attorneys licensed in multiple states, ensuring legal support wherever your business operates.

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