Baker Donelson, a national law firm with more than 650 attorneys and public policy advisors, today announced that Jordan Savitz, a corporate attorney with extensive experience working with businesses of all sizes, has joined the Firm's Baltimore and Washington, D.C., offices as shareholder.
Mr. Savitz, who focuses his practice on business law and mergers and acquisitions, provides legal support to businesses throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia in all matters throughout the business life cycle. He acts as outside general counsel for many clients, providing strategic advice and drafting services on various matters including, but not limited to, fiduciary duties, restrictive covenants, contract negotiation, operating and stockholder agreements, intellectual property rights, and license agreements.
Mr. Savitz also advises buyers and sellers of middle-market companies in stock, asset, and merger transactions, from pre-transaction planning – including non-disclosure agreements and letters of intent – through closing, including preparing and negotiating stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and ancillary documents.
"As Baker Donelson's third-largest office, we continue to expand our team and offerings, and we are thrilled to welcome Jordan as shareholder," said Jennifer L. Curry, managing shareholder of the Firm's Baltimore office. "Jordan’s extensive experience and in-depth understanding of business law, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, will greatly enhance our ability to support the needs of our clients in this region."
Mr. Savitz, who most recently was principal at Offit Kurman, received his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law and his M.B.A. from the University of Baltimore - Towson University.
Mr. Savitz is listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for Mergers and Acquisitions (2021 – 2023) and was selected to Maryland Rising Stars (2020 – 2023) and Washington, D.C. Rising Stars (2019 – 2023).