Fractional counsel and M&A advisors for closely held businesses.

We serve as fractional general counsel and sell-side M&A advisors, guiding owners of $5M–$100M companies from strategy to a profitable exit.

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Our services

Clear answers. Strong advocacy. Real results.

Straight assessments, careful preparation, and representation that holds up whether a matter settles or goes to trial.

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Fractional General Counsel Services

Expert legal counsel tailored to meet unique operational needs and strategic goals.

M&A Advisory Services

Expert assistance in managing sell-side M&A for closely held businesses.

Exit Strategy Planning

Helping business owners enhance company positioning for future transactions.

Business Establishment

Questions answered in plain language, before you decide anything.

Commercial Contracts

Small enough to know your name, equipped to handle the hard ones.

Business Governance

Careful work, and a straight answer about what it will take.

Why us

Why Owners Choose Vaughn Law

✓32 years of legal experience with 20 years in litigation and disciplined negotiation
✓30+ acquisitions closed; $700M+ in transaction experience across diverse industries
✓Fractional general counsel model: ongoing strategic guidance aligned with long-term exit planning
✓Focused exclusively on lower middle market ($5M–$100M), where hands-on preparation materially influences outcomes
✓Lead advisor from early planning through closing, not a transaction-only consultant
✓Undefeated civil jury trial record (1994–2014) informs approach to complex negotiations

Our story

Built on Litigation Discipline, Focused on Exit Value

Justin Vaughn spent 20 years as a trial attorney with an undefeated civil jury record, then shifted to advising business owners on growth and exits. He has led 30+ acquisitions ranging from $5M to $700M+, serving as fractional general counsel to hundreds of companies and lead M&A advisor to closely held businesses in the lower middle market. His approach is business-minded and relationship-driven: he works with owners to align objectives, strengthen operations, and position companies for successful transitions.

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What size businesses do you work with?

We specialize in closely held businesses valued between $5 million and $100 million in revenue or enterprise value. This lower middle market is where thoughtful preparation and hands-on guidance can materially influence transaction outcomes.

What does fractional general counsel mean?

We provide ongoing strategic, legal, and operational guidance to select businesses. This work is often closely aligned with long-term exit planning, helping owners build and position their companies for future transactions.

Do you handle the entire M&A process?

Yes. We serve as lead sell-side M&A advisor throughout the process, guiding owners through preparation, positioning, and successful transition from early planning through closing.

What industries do you serve?

Our practice spans aerospace, manufacturing, retail, IT, nonprofits, banking, construction, real estate, franchisees, insurance carriers, accountants, physicians, wealth advisers, automotive, restaurants, and government contractors.

What is your background?

Justin Vaughn is a 32-year attorney who spent the first 20 years focused on litigation, maintaining an undefeated record in civil jury trials from 1994 to 2014. This disciplined, practical perspective guides his approach to complex negotiations and high-stakes business decisions.

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