Erica Opitz of Buchalter assists clients with corporate governance, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and privately held securities matters across a diverse range of industries, including moving and storage, IT operations, certified public accounting, investment management, airplane battery manufacturing, building supply distribution, and fast food. Opitz has counselled several middle-market clients with international affiliates located in Singapore, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, and Germany.
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Profile

Work Department
Corporate Law
Position

Partner

Career

Erica Opitz is a Partner in the Firm’s Atlanta office and a member of the Corporate practice group. With over 15 years of experience, Ms. Opitz has a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for her clients in mergers and acquisitions, loan and finance transactions, capital raises, and commercial contracts.

Ms. Opitz focuses on serving privately held businesses across various industries, such as software, chemical, professional services, and technology and software. She often acts as general outside counsel for her clients, providing them with guidance and support on corporate governance, franchise agreements, securities matters, and other legal needs.  Ms. Opitz is passionate about helping her clients grow and thrive with legal solutions that are tailored to their goals and challenges.

Education
  • Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, J.D., cum laude

    Mercer Law Review, Member, 2008-2009; Mercer Law Review, Administrative Editor, 2009-2010; Advanced Legal Writing Certificate; Brainerd Curie Honor Society; Julius Gholson Memorial Academic Scholarship Recipient

  • Binghamton University, State University of New York, B.A. in History and Philosophy Politics and Law, cum laude

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