John R. Holzgraefe

John’s practice focuses on representation of privately held companies, including private equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and other business transactions and contracts. John brings a practical approach in helping to find business solutions to address legal issues. His industry experience includes advertising, software, technology, manufacturing, and automobile dealerships.

• Represented companies as outside general counsel.
• Represented various companies and investors in transactions involving senior secured debt financing, subordinate debt financing, preferred stock, common stock, warrants, and various combinations of these securities.
• Represented purchasers in their purchase of advertising, technology and manufacturing businesses and automobile dealerships.
• Represented sellers in the sale of closely-held businesses.
• Represented high-growth businesses on intellectual property protection strategies, and transactions involving the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property rights.
• Represented advertising agencies in their negotiation of advertising and marketing services agreements, including Internet and e-commerce applications.

• Member, American Bar Association, 1980 - present
• Member, Dallas Bar Association, 1980 - 2023
• Member, Southwest Venture Forum, 1987 - 2022; Southwest Venture Forum Program Committee, 1995 - 2022