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About Hal Stanton
I am Of Counsel at Groundswell Advisors, LLP, a law firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs buy and sell small businesses. We work with searchers and sponsors, just like you.
I started SMB-Transactions to provide a source of content for those looking to learn more about the legal side of buying a business.
I received my Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Michigan Law School. Before Groundswell, I worked in private practice, representing some of the biggest companies in the world.
Born and raised in the UK, I live in Detroit, Michigan, with my wife and son.
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