Frank S. Jones, Jr.

Frank Jones chairs the firm's Business Department, which includes the corporate, technology, IP, securities, tax, employee benefits, employment and other non-litigation practices. In over 25 years of practice, he has earned the reputation of being a true business advisor, with both the substantive depth and practical experience needed to respond effectively to the business issues faced by both emerging and established businesses. His practice covers all aspects of business planning and advice, focusing on the representation of technology and other growth-oriented companies, and with particular emphasis on: Securities matters such as public and private offerings of equity and debt, venture capital investments and financing transactions, periodic reporting, public disclosure and securities law compliance generally Corporate matters such as M&A, reorganizations, corporate governance matters and general corporate planning Technology /IP matters including IP development, protection and management strategies, IP licensing and exploitation and other technology-based transactions Mr. Jones has been Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Rated since 2000 and has regularly been recognized as one of the region's top business lawyers in Best Lawyers in America, Maryland Super Lawyers, Baltimore Business Journal and Baltimore Smart CEO. He presents frequently on a host of legal and business topics of relevance to businesses large and small across a wide spectrum of industries and technologies