About

Will Stafford is an experienced lawyer in Houston, Texas, specializing in Corporate, Business Transactions, and Tax Law. Will Stafford is a seasoned lawyer at Crain Caton, where he serves as Of Counsel in the Corporate, Business Transactions, and Tax Group. With more than ten years of legal experience, Will has honed his skills in various areas of corporate law, focusing on securities offerings, business transactions, and general corporate governance. His clientele includes individuals, public and private companies, financial institutions, and local governments, whom he represents in a wide range of legal matters such as capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, technology transactions, and securities regulation and compliance. One of Will's key strengths lies in his representation of corporations in issuing debt, equity, and convertible securities, both through public offerings and private placements. He also assists underwriters and purchasers in securities transactions, demonstrating his versatility in the field. Additionally, Will has been instrumental in facilitating the sale of businesses for both public and private companies, as well as advising strategic and financial purchasers on enhancing their company portfolios. Moreover, Will has a knack for guiding new businesses through entity formations and early-stage investment transactions, including angel rounds and Series Seed, A, B investments from venture capital firms. His role as a trusted business advisor to clients has solidified his reputation as a reliable outside general counsel for many businesses. Prior to joining Crain Caton, Will served as the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for a financial services technology startup in Houston, Texas. He also held various licenses from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and obtained a Certificate in Business and Public Policy from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Will Stafford's extensive experience and expertise make him a valuable asset to clients seeking legal counsel in corporate, business transactions, and tax matters.

Legal Issues

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Securities Law

Energy, Oil & Gas Law

Utilities

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Of Counsel
  Crain, Caton & James PC
  2020
• General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
  NextSeed
  2019
• Associate
  Schwartz, Page & Harding, LLP
  2012
• Associate
  Haynes and Boone, LLP
  2009

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