Shareholders' agreement for California Industrial Fabrics

Advise California Industrial Fabrics, an S corporation, in establishment of its shareholders' agreement following the distribution of securities  more

Real estate investment dispute for North Carolina developers

Successfully defended North Carolina developers of a large shopping center in efforts by a business partner. a commodities hedge fund, to recover its  more

$53M private placement for regional center  *

Represent a U.S. based EB-5 regional center in $53 million private placement offering for China, Russia, South Africa and Mexico. more

Issuer’s counsel in a $6.1 million initial public offering

Represented the issue in a $6.1 million public offering undertaken in connection with the mutual-to-stock conversion and holding company formation by  more

Acquisition of International Resource Partners for James River Coal Company

The firm assisted James River Coal Company (James River) in its acquisition of International Resource Partners (IRP) for $515 million in cash. We more

Sale of classified substandard and non-performing loans for United Community Banks Inc.

Represented United Community Banks, Inc. in its bulk sale of $266 million in classified substandard and non-performing loans. more

Private equity offering for United Community Banks, Inc.

Represented United Community Banks, Inc. in a $380 million private equity offering. more

Mutual to stock conversion for Eureka Bank

Represented Eureka Bank in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the related $7.6 stock offering more

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in public offering

Represented the underwriter, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, in a $17.1 million public offering of common stock by Atlantic Coast more

Corporate counsel to Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company

Represented Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $1.2 billion public offering

Represented the underwriters, led by Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.2 billion public offering by Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. more

Acquisition of a majority interest in Bank of Virginia by private investor group

Represented a private investor group in forming a bank holding company, making a majority investment in Bank of Virginia and conducting a private more

Second step conversion for First Federal Savings Bank and related public offering

Represented First Federal Savings Bank, Monessen, PA, in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form  more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $199 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $199 million public offering by ViewPoint Financial Group Inc. more

Mutual holding company reorganization for Fox Chase Bank

Represented Fox Chase Bank in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the related $87.1 stock more

Sale of $103 million in non-performing assets for United Community Banks Inc.

Represented United Community Banks Inc., one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia, in its sale of $103 million in non-performing more

Issuance of common stock for a Midwest savings and loan holding company

Represented a Midwestern savings and loan holding company in its recapitalization through a rights offering and common stock issuance to a more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $32 million private placement of common and preferred stock

Represented Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., as placement agent, in connection with the $32 million private placement of common and preferred stock more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $40 million public offering of common stock

Represented underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the follow-on public offering of $40 million in common stock by Orrstown Financial more

$101 million public offering of common stock for Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc.

Represented Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc., the largest bank holding company headquartered and operating in Maryland, in connection with its $101 million more

Placement agent for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $60.0 million private placement of convertible preferred stock

Represented the placement agent, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $60.0 million private placement of convertible preferred stock by Heritage Oaks  more

Represented Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Macquarie Capital (USA) in a $43.0 million private placement of common stock

Represented Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Macquarie Capital (USA) in a $43.0 million private placement of common stock by New more

$500 million corporate bond offering for AGL Resources Inc.

Represented natural gas and energy services company AGL Resources in its public offering of $500 million in 30-year corporate bonds. The net proceeds  more

Note and tender offering for Interface, Inc.

Represented Interface, Inc. in a $275 million note offering and concurrent $260 million tender offering for outstanding notes. more

Equity financing for Energi Holdings

Represented Energi Holdings Inc., a specialty insurance agency, in a $6.4 million round of equity financing led by a leading worldwide reinsurance more

$33.5 million public offering for Ocean Shore Holding Co. and second step mutual to stock conversion for Ocean City Home Bank

Represented Ocean City Home Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in the $11.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O’Neill + Partners L.P., in the $11.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock by Provident Financial more

Financings for Delta Air Lines

Advised Delta Air Lines as issuer’s counsel in a series of debt security financings totaling $3.5 billion since September 2009, including: $750 more

$300 million corporate bond offering for AGL Resources Inc.

Represented AGL Resources Inc. in its SEC-registered public offering of $300 million principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2019. The offering more

Multi-part debt security refinancing transaction for leading carpet manufacturer Interface Inc.

Represented Interface Inc. in its multi-faceted debt refinancing transaction that involved a Rule 144A private offering (and subsequent more

Corporate and securities matters for a Maryland financial institution

Represents a Maryland-based financial institution in a wide variety of corporate and securities matters, including its IPO and advice on public more

Corporate and securities matters for a Maryland bank holding company

Represented a Maryland financial institution on a wide variety of corporate and securities matters beginning with the company's IPO in 1999, the more

Multiple acquisitions and public offerings for Commercial Federal Corporation

Represented Commercial Federal Corporation in its acquisition of approximately 10 banks and in connection with four underwritten public offerings of more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $28 million follow-on public offering of common stock by Smithtown Bancorp, Inc. more

Corporate and securities matters for an Ohio-based financial institution

Represented an Ohio-based financial institution on a wide variety of corporate and securities matters, beginning with the company's 1992 IPO and more

Litigation for investor to obtain assets from investment advisor under SEC investigation

Assisted an investor in obtaining a return of his assets and securities from an investment account at an investment advisor in receivership and under  more

Securities offering for a Pennsylvania bank pursuant to TARP

Represented a Pennsylvania bank in its issuance of preferred stock through the U.S. Treasury Department's TARP Capital Purchase Program. more

Issuance of preferred stock under the Capital Purchase Program by F.N.B. Corporation *

Represented F.N.B. Corporation in the issuance and subsequent repayment of preferred stock issued to the Treasury Department under the Capital more

Issuance of securities under TARP for Monument Bank

Represent Monument Bank in issuance of $4.7 million of preferred stock under the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $3.8 public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $3.8 million initial public offering by St. Joseph Bancorp, Inc. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $11.1 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $11.1 million initial public offering by Hibernia Homestead Bancorp, Inc. more

Serial acquisitions and private placements for a towing services company

Represented a towing services company in connection with a serial acquisition program and multiple private placements of securities. more

"At-the-market" public offering of common stock for Delta Air Lines

Represented Delta Air Lines in connection with its $196 million registered "at-the-market" offering of common stock. more

Issuance of securities under TARP Capital Purchase Program for a Maryland bank holding company

Represented a Maryland bank holding company in its issuance of securities under the TARP Capital Purchase Program. more

Corporate bond offering "reopening" for AGL Resources Inc.

Represented AGL Resources Inc., a Fortune 1000 energy services holding company and parent company of Atlanta Gas Light, in an underwritten more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Provident Bankshares Corp.

Represented Provident Bankshares Corporation in one of the earliest completed TARP transactions, the  issuance of $151.0 million of  preferred stock more

Mutual to stock conversion for First Savings Bank F.S.B. and IPO for First Savings Financial Group Inc.

Represented First Savings Financial Group Inc., an Indiana-based savings bank, in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $24.3 million more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a private placement of subordinated notes

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in an $11.8 million private placement of subordinated notes by Paragon Commercial Bank. more

Going private transaction for Gouverneur Bancorp Inc.

Advised Gouverneur Bancorp Inc., on a going private transaction through a reverse/forward stock split and related delisting from Nasdaq. more

Securities, M&A and Tax for James River Coal Co.

Represented James River Coal, an Appalachian coal mining company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, in its efforts to raise capital for improving more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $27.5 million private placement

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in a private placement of $27.5 million of common stock issued by Smithtown Bancorp, more

Sale of publicly held Industrial Distribution Group Inc. to a private equity firm

Represented Industrial Distribution Group Inc., a publicly held distributor of industrial supplies, in its acquisition by Eiger Holdco, LLC, an more

Proxy contest for Emageon Inc.

Represented Emageon Inc., a publicly traded medical image software developer, in connection with a hostile proxy contest by Oliver Press Partners, more

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel Nicolaus Corp. in a $27.7 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Stifel Nicolaus Corp., in the $27.7 public offering by Malvern Federal Bancorp, Inc. more

Acquisition advice for Friedman's Inc.

Represented Friedman's, Inc., a leading U.S. operator of jewelry stores and portfolio company of Harbinger Capital Partners, with sale of assets more

Going private transaction for First Bancorp of Indiana Inc.

Represented First Bancorp of Indiana Inc. in connection with its going private via a cash-out reverse stock split. more

Multiple financings by Provident Bankshares Corporation

Represented Provident Bankshares Corporation in its $64.8 million private placement of convertible preferred stock and common stock and a $50 million  more

Preferred securities issuance pursuant to TARP

Represented Maryland financial institution in issuance of preferred securities pursuant to the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program. more

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel Nicolaus Corp. in a $78.2 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Stifel Nicolaus Corp., in the $78.2 million initial public offering by Cape Bancorp, Inc. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $10.3 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $10.3 million initial public offering by William Penn Bancorp Inc. more

$105.0 million initial public offering of Meridian Interstate Bancorp Inc.

Represented Meridian Interstate Bancorp Inc. in its $105.0 million initial public offering. more

Self tender offer by Community Financial Shares Inc.

Represented Community Financial Shares Inc. in connection with its tender offer for 9.1% of its outstanding shares of common stock. more

Private placement offering for Tri-County Financial Corporation

Represented Tri-County Financial Corporation in a private placement of its common stock to accredited investors. more

Formation of a Pennsylvania de novo commercial bank

Assisted with the formation of Pennsylvania de novo commercial bank and related $10 million public offering to capitalize the bank. more

Option exchange offer for a company focused on commercial cooking equipment

Represented a a company focused on commercial cooking equipment regarding its option exchange offer. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $192.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $192.7 million initial public offering by Northfield Bancorp, Inc. more

Mutual to stock conversion of First Federal Savings Bank and IPO for First Advantage Bancorp

Represented First Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Clarksville, Tennessee, in its mutual to stock conversion  more

Underwriter's counsel in a $13.0 million public offering

Represented underwriter in a $13.0 million initial public offering by an Indiana mutual holding company done to finance a concurrent acquisition. more

Second step conversion of North Penn Bank and related public offering for its holding company

Represented North Penn Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and the more

Trust preferred offering for Fidelity Southern Corporation

Represented Fidelity Southern Corporation, one of the largest publicly traded bank holding companies based in Atlanta, Georgia, in a trust preferred more

Simultaneous IPO and acquisition for Beneficial Mutual Bancorp Inc.

Represented Beneficial Mutual Savings Bank in its $236 million initial public offering and its simultaneous $183 million acquisition of FMS Financial  more

$1.55 billion corporate bond offering for Reynolds American Inc.

Represented Reynolds American Inc., holding company for tobacco manufacturers R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and American Snuff Company, LLC, in its more

Mutual holding company reorganization for Walden Federal Savings Bank and related $10.7 million IPO for Hometown Bancorp Inc.

Represented Walden Federal Savings and Loan Association in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $10.7 million initial public more

Equity offering for a Georgia bank

Represented a Georgia bank in an equity offering. more

Strategic acquisition for Equifax, Inc.

Represented Equifax, Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in its $1.4 billion acquisition of publicly held TALX more

Ponzi scheme defense for regional Georgia bank

Represented regional Georgia bank in connection with the Chapter 11 cases of a Ponzi scheme. In addition to obtaining relief from the automatic stay more

Mutual holding company reorganization for Tempo Bank and IPO for its holding company

Represented Tempo Bank, an Illinois-based federal savings institution, in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $4.1 million more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $1.1 billion public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.1 billion initial public offering of common stock by TFS Financial more

$7.4 million IPO for Delanco Bancorp Inc.

Represented Delanco Bancorp Inc. in its $7.4 million initial public offering. more

Public offering of common stock by a stockholder of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation

Represented a stockholder of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation in its public offering of $334.5 million of common stock underwritten by UBS. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $25.3 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $25.3 million initial public offering by MSB Financial Inc. more

Public self-tender offer for regional Georgia bank

Represented regional Georgia-based bank holding company in connection with its public self-tender offer. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Polonia Bank and initial public offering by Polonia Bancorp

Represented Polonia Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $14.9 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Issuance of $6.3 million of trust preferred securities for Central Bancorp, Inc.

Represented Central Bancorp, Inc. in its issuance of $6.3 million of trust preferred securities in a pooled trust preferred securities offering. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $121.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $121.7 million initial public offering by Oritani Financial Corp. more

Defense of an investment adviser in various investment-related suits

Represented an investment adviser against a securities custodian and broker-dealer arising out of the theft of customer funds in an action alleging a  more

Litigation for outdoor advertising company

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of an outdoor advertising company in litigation brought by a shareholder who had sold his business to the more

Initial public offering for First Federal Bancshares Inc.

Represented First Federal Savings Bank, a mutual savings bank, in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $22.4 million initial public more

Securities counsel to Internet Security Systems Inc. in connection with its $1.3 billion acquisition by IBM

Served as securities counsel to Internet Security Systems Inc. in connection with its $1.3 billion acquisition by IBM. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Fox Chase Bank and IPO for Fox Chase Bancorp Inc.

Represented Fox Chase Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $64.0 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Second step conversion of Bank Liberty and related $28.1 million initial public offering for Liberty Bancorp Inc.

Represented Bank Liberty in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and the more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $10.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $10.7 million initial public offering by Seneca-Cayuga Bancorp Inc. more

Mutual to stock conversion and IPO of Newport Federal Savings Bank

Represented Newport Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $45.2 million initial public offering by its newly public more

Mutual to stock conversion and related $68.9 million IPO by Chicopee Savings Bank

Represented Chicopee Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $68.9 million initial public offering by its newly formed holding  more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Northeast Community Bank and related IPO for its holding company

Represented Northeast Community Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $59.5 million initial public offering by its newly more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $98.2 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $98.2 million initial public offering by Roma Financial Corp. more

Going private investigation for a Midwest-based REIT

Represented a Midwestern NYSE-listed REIT with a market capitalization of over $700 million in its consideration of a management-led going private more

Sale of equity interests of AmSan LLC

Represented AmSan LLC in connection with the sale of all of its equity interests to Interline Brands, Inc., a Jacksonville, Florida-based Fortune more

Trust preferred offering for Georgia-based bank

Represented local Georgia-based bank in connection with its trust preferred offering. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of United Community Bank and IPO for United Community Bancorp

Represented United Community Bank, a southern Indiana savings bank, in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $36.5 million more

Public offering of common stock by Pulaski Financial Corp

Represented Pulaski Financial Corp. in a $15.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock. more

Business combination of Certegy Inc. and Fidelity National Information Services Inc.

Represented Certegy Inc., a major publicly held credit card and check verification company, in its $4.5 billion merger with Fidelity National more

General corporate counsel representation for a commercial cooking equipment company

Represented a company focused on commercial cooking equipment in a variety of legal areas including public offerings, employment contracts, more

Tender offer for a holding company

Represented a holding company in a tender offer. more

Second step conversion for Enfield Federal Savings Bank and related $30.8 million IPO for New England Bancshares Inc.

Represented Enfield Federal Savings Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of more

Mutual holding company reorganization and public offering for Equitable Bank

Represented Equitable Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $14.2 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $516.3 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $516.3 million initial public offering by Investors Bancorp, Inc. more

Going private merger for a Georgia bank

Represented a Georgia-based bank in connection with its going private merger. more

Private equity offering for a Georgia bank holding company

Represented a Georgia bank holding company in a private equity offering. more

Institutional private placements of $110 million of notes for Aaron's Inc.

Represented Aaron's, Inc., a leading specialty retailer, in the institutional private placements of $110 million of senior notes. more

Financial services for AmSan LLC

Represented AmSan LLC with the refinancing closing of a substantial portion of its outstanding debt, including a secured loan from Merrill Lynch, and  more

Mutual holding company formation by Bradford Bank

Represented Bradford Bank in the formation of a mutual holding company and a mid-tier stock holding company. more

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel Nicolaus Corp. in a $20.8 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Stifel Nicolaus Corp., in the $20.8 million initial public offering by Colonial Bankshares, Inc. more

Going private transaction for a Georgia bank holding company

Represented a Georgia bank holding company in a going private reverse stock split transaction. more

Going private reverse stock split for regional Georgia bank holding company

Represented regional Georgia bank holding company in connection with its going private reverse stock split. more

Underwriter's counsel for Ryan Beck & Co. in a $17.0 million initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Ryan Beck & Co., in the $17.0 million initial public offering by First Federal of North Michigan Bancorp. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in the $5.6 million initial public offering by OC Financial Inc. more

$29.8 million IPO for FedFirst Financial Corporation

Represented FedFirst Financial Corporation in $29.8 million initial public offering. more

Mutual holding company reorganization and simultaneous IPO and acquisition for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard

Represented First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard in its mutual holding company reorganization, the related $21.3 million initial more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $56.5 public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $56.5 million initial public offering by Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of more

Initial public offering for Emageon Inc.

Represented Emageon Inc., a public software developer in connection with its $65 million initial public offering. more

Private placement and related going private transaction for First Southern Bancshares Inc.

Represented First Southern Bancshares Inc., an Alabama financial institution, in its tender offer, private placement of common stock and related more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $13.4 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $13.4 million initial public offering by SFSB, Inc. more

Dissolution through going-private transaction for securities bank

Represented securities bank in dissolution through going-private transaction. more

$38 million public offering for Ocean Shore Holding Company

Represented Ocean Shore Holding Company in its $38 million initial public offering. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $9.1 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $9.1 million initial public offering by Roebling Financial Corp. Inc. more

Mutual holding company reorganization and initial public offering for SI Financial Group, Inc.

Represented Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $50.3 million initial public more

Underwriter's counsel for Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. Inc.

Represented underwriter Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. Inc. in the $58.2 million initial public offering by Atlantic Coast Federal Corporation. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Naugatuck Savings and Loan and related IPO for its holding company

Represented Naugatuck Savings and Loan in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $32.7 million initial public offering by its more

$50 million private placement of trust preferred capital securities by Columbia Bank

Represented Columbia Bank in the private placement of $50.0 million of trust preferred capital securities by its mid-tier stock savings and loan

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Secondary public stock offerings for Aaron's Inc.

Served as counsel to Aaron's Inc., a leading specialty retailer, in four secondary public offerings of securities in 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006 more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $148.8 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $148.8 million initial public offering by Partners Trust Financial Group, Inc. more

Chapter 11 cases representing examiner for a subprime mortgage lender

Represented William F. Perkins, the examiner appointed in the Chapter 11 cases of HomeGold Financial Inc., HomeGold Inc. and Carolina Investors Inc.,  more

Public offering for Superior Essex Inc.

Represented Superior Essex Inc. in an $86 million secondary public offering of common stock. more

Self-tender offer for First Federal Bancshares Inc.

Represented First Federal Bancshares Inc in connection with its $18.8 million self-tender offer, conducted in the form of a modified Dutch auction more

Underwriter's counsel in a $39.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter in a $39.7 million initial public offering by a New York savings bank holding company. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Clifton Savings Bank SLA and IPO by newly formed holding company

Represented Clifton Savings Bank SLA in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $137.4 million initial public offering by its newly  more

Rule 144A initial offering, and subsequent registered exchange offering, of senior subordinated notes for Interface Inc.

Represented Interface, Inc., a manufacturer of carpet tile, in connection with a Rule 144A initial offering, and subsequent registered exchange more

Multiple public offerings for New York Community Bancorp Inc.

Represented New York Community Bancorp Inc. in multiple financings, including its initial public offering,  three follow-on public stock offerings more

Real estate investment trust and private placement advice for a Maryland financial institution

Advised a Maryland financial institution on formation of real estate investment trusts and related preferred stock private placements. more

Holding company formation for a Georgia bank

Represented a Georgia-based bank in connection with its formation of a holding company. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $202.0 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $202.0 million initial public offering by KNBT Bancorp, Inc. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $8.7 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $8.7 million initial public offering by Flatbush Federal Bancorp, Inc. more

$66 million IPO for Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. and second step mutual to stock conversion for Jefferson Federal Bank

Represented Jefferson Federal Bank in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization more

Going private transaction for AHL Services Inc.

Represented the Special Committee of the Board of AHL Services Inc., a provider of outsourced marketing and merchandising support services, in a more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $2.6 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $2.6 million initial public offering by Rantoul First Bank, S.B. more

Public offering of senior notes for Roslyn Bancorp Inc.

Represented Roslyn Bancorp Inc., a New York-based financial institution, in a $114.8 million public offering of senior notes. more

Public offering of common stock for local Georgia bank

Represented local Georgia bank in connection with its issuance of $5 million of common stock in a public offering. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods in a $5.6 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, in the $5.6 million initial public offering by OC Financial Inc. more

$10 million private placement transaction for FirstFed America Bancorp Inc.

Represented Firstfed America Bancorp Inc. in its private placement of $10.0 million of its common stock to accredited investors. more

Mutual holding company reorganization of Enfield Savings Bank and related IPO for its holding company

Represented Enfield Federal Savings Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $9.2 million initial public offering by its more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $6.8 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $6.8 million initial public offering by Mt. Troy Savings Bank. more

Rights offering of convertible trust preferred securities for Greater Atlantic Financial Corp.

Represented issuer, Greater Atlantic Financial Corp., in $9.6 million rights offering of convertible trust preferred securities. more

Trust preferred securities offering for New York Community Bancorp Inc.

Represented New York Community Bancorp Inc. in connection with its redemption of $80.0 of trust preferred securities and subsequent issuance of more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in an initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $4.8 million initial public offering by City Savings Financial Corp. more

Public offering of senior notes for Roslyn Bancorp Inc.

Represented Roslyn Bancorp Inc., a New York-based financial institution, in a $75 million public offering of senior notes. more

$48 million private placement of subordinated debentures by Columbia Bank

Represented Columbia Bank in private placement of $48.0 million in subordinated debentures.  more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $5.2 million initial public offering

Represented Trident Securities, the underwriter, in the $5.2 million initial public offering by First BancTrust Corporation. more

Sale of publicly held JWGenesis Financial Corp.

Represented JWGenesis Financial Corp., a publicly held investment banking and brokerage company, in its $100 million acquisition by First Union more

Public offering of convertible debt securities for Florida Savings Bancorp Inc.

Represented Florida Savings Bancorp, a thrift holding company, in its public offering of convertible subordinated debentures. more

Mutual to stock conversion for Lawrence Federal Savings Bank and the related initial public offering for Lawrence Financial Holdings Inc.

Represented Lawrence Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $7.8 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Private placement of trust preferred securities by BostonFed Bancorp Inc.

Represented BostonFed Bancorp Inc. in a private placement of trust preferred capital securities and the subsequent SEC registered exchange offering. more

Initial public offering for Interland Inc.

Represented Interland Inc., a web hosting company, in its $60 million initial public offering. more

Mutual to stock conversion of Newberry Federal Savings Bank and $15.6 million IPO for Dutchfork Bancshares Inc.

Represented Newberry Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $15.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed  more

Mutual to stock conversion and $71 million IPO for Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc.

Represented Berkshire Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $71.1 million initial public offering by its newly formed holding more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $5.6 initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $5.6 million initial public offering by First Federal of Olathe Bancorp, Inc. more

Mutual to stock conversion of Savings Bank of Manchester and IPO for Connecticut Bancshares Inc.

Represented Savings Bank of Manchester in connection with its mutual to stock conversion and the related $104 million initial public offering by its more

Mutual to stock conversion for Security Financial Bank and IPO for Security Financial Bancorp Inc.

Represented Security Financial Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $19.4 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Mutual to stock conversion and IPO of American Financial Holdings Inc.

Represented American Savings Bank in its mutual-to-stock conversion and the related $267.3 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

De novo bank formation and related private placement offering for Florida Savings Bancorp Inc.

Represented the organizers of Florida Savings Bank in its de novo formation and related private placement offering of $5.0 million by its newly more

Underwriter's counsel for Trident Securities in a $15.8 million initial public offering

Represented the underwriter, Trident Securities, in the $15.8 million initial public offering by First Deposit Bancshares, Inc. more

Initial public and follow-on stock offerings for Innotrac Corporation

Represented fulfillment and logistics provider Innotrac Corporation in its initial public offering of its common stock, including its pre-IPO more

Mutual to stock conversion and IPO for Indian Village Bancorp Inc.

Represented Indian Village Community Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $4.5 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Reorganization of Pulaski Savings Bank

Represented Pulaski Savings Bank in its holding company reorganization and formation of its newly formed mid-tier holding company, Pulaski Bancorp more

Mutual to stock conversion of First Federal Savings Bank and IPO for First Bancorp of Indiana Inc.

Represented First Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $22.7 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Mutual to stock conversion by Palmyra Federal Savings Bank and related IPO

Represented Palmyra Federal Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $5.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Mutual to stock conversion and $55 million IPO for Woronoco Bancorp Inc.

Represented Woronoco Savings Bank in connection with its mutual to stock conversion and the related $55.5 million initial public offering by its more

Mutual to stock conversion of South Jersey S&LA and IPO for South Jersey Financial Corp.

Represented South Jersey Savings and Loan Association in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $35.1 million initial public offering by its more

Centennial Healthcare going-private transaction

Represented the Special Committee of the Board of Centennial Healthcare, an operator of more than 100 nursing home facilities, in its consideration more

Privatization and international initial public offering of Banco Hipotecario

Represented Argentine state-owned national bank, Banco Hipotecario, in connection with its privatization and international initial public offering, more

Mutual to stock conversion of Fredericksburg Savings Bank and IPO for Virginia Capital Bancshares, Inc.

Represented Fredericksburg Savings Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $105.6 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Mutual to stock conversion of Security Savings and Loan and initial public offering for Security of Pennsylvania Financial Corp.

Represented Security Savings and Loan Association of Hazleton in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $15.8 million initial public offering  more

Mutual holding company reorganization of West Essex Bank and IPO for West Essex Bancorp Inc.

Represented West Essex Bank in its mutual holding company reorganization and the related $17.7 million initial public offering by its newly formed more

Mutual to stock conversion and initial public offering for Northeast Pennsylvania Financial Corp.

Represented First Federal Bank in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $64.3 million initial public offering by its newly formed holding more

$50 million offering of capital securities for WSFS Financial Corporation

Represented WSFS Financial Corporation in $50 million offering of floating rate capital securities. more

$28.4 million initial public offering by Westwood Homestead Financial Corporation

Represented Westwood Homestead Financial Corporation in its $28.4 million initial public offering. more

Representation of director and officer in securities fraud investigation

Defended director and officer against SEC in securities fraud investigation alleging accounting fraud and backdating stock options. more

Representation of chief financial officer in SEC investigation

Defended chief financial officer against SEC in securities fraud investigation alleging accounting fraud, backdating options, and improper revenue more

Representation of beneficiary against securities broker

Represented beneficiary against securities broker for unauthorized trading and breach of fiduciary duty. more

Representation of former CEO and Board chair in SEC investigation

Defended former chief executive officer and Board chair against SEC and audit committee investigations alleging securities fraud. more

Public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Incorporated

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O' Neill & Partners, L.P., in a $355.6 million public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Inc. more

Project financing for wind power company *

Represented Swedish wind power company in connection with a project financing of several wind turbine parks. more

Bond issue for leading real estate company *

Represented listed Swedish real estate company in connection with their issue of secured bonds with listing of the bonds on NASDAQ OMX. more

License and supply agreements for public-reporting company *

Represent a public-reporting company in multiple research, development, license and supply agreements for skin products with SkinMedica, Inc., more

SEC investigation of Internet day trader

Represented an Internet day trader in an investigation by the SEC. more

Underwriters’ counsel in a $12.1 million public offering

Represented the underwriter in a $12.1 million public offering by a mid-Atlantic bank holding company. more

Trust preferred securities for a mid-Atlantic bank

Represented a mid-Atlantic bank holding company in connection with the exchange of trust preferred securities for common stock. more

$100 million joint venture for U.S. venture fund *

Represent a U.S. venture fund regarding $75 million investment in a Brazilian clean technology company and an additional $25 million investment in more

Securities and law compliance matters for Arizona Public Service Company *

Represent Arizona Public Service Company (NYSE and PSE: PNW), an electric utility that provides retail and wholesale electric service to most of the more

IPO of Franklin Financial Corporation

Represented Franklin Financial Corporation and its banking subsidiary, Franklin Bank, in connection with Franklin’s $138.9 million initial public more

$86.2M all-stock acquisition for United Financial Bancorp Inc.

Represented United Financial Bancorp, Inc., a large holding company located in Massachusetts, in its $86.2 million all-stock acquisition of New more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $1.2 billion public offering

Represented the underwriters, led by Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.2 billion public offering by Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. more

Security financing and exchange offer for National Vision Inc.

Assisted National Vision Inc., a national eyeglass retail chain, in issuance of $125 million principle amount of 12.75% senior notes with a Rule 144A  more

Underwriters’ counsel in a $27.1 million public offering

Represented the underwriter in a $27.1 million public offering undertaken in connection with a second step mutual holding company reorganization. more

Corporate and securities matters for a mid-Atlantic bank holding company

Represented a mid-Atlantic bank holding company in connection with a variety of matters, including a rights offering and a private placement to more

Trust preferred securities for a Midwestern institution

Represented a Midwestern institution in connection with the exchange of trust preferred securities for cash and common securities. more

Rule 144A initial offerings, and subsequent registered exchange offerings, of senior subordinated notes for Interface Inc.

Represented Interface Inc. in connection with several other offerings of debt securities, each of which involved a Rule 144A initial offering and a more

Clinical services agreements for oncology-focused biotechnology company

Represented an oncology-focused biotechnology company in intercompany clinical services agreements (with its major shareholder), IP and contract  more

Follow-on offering for Endocare Inc. *

Represent Endocare, Inc., a specialty medical device company that develops, manufactures and distributes health care products for cryoablation for more

Mutual to stock conversion for Wellesley Bank and IPO for Wellesley Bancorp Inc.

Represented Wellesley Bank, a Massachusetts cooperative bank, in its mutual to stock conversion and the related $22.5 million initial public offering  more

Second step conversion of Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan and related public offering for its holding company

Represented Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of more

Issuer’s counsel in a $15.9 million initial public offering

Represented the issue in a $15.9 million public offering undertaken in connection with the mutual-to-stock conversion and holding company formation more

Multifaceted debt refinancing transaction for Interface Inc.

Represented Interface Inc., a worldwide leader in the design, production and sales of modular carpet, in its approximately $300 million public debt more

Litigation for a bond company

The firm served as co-counsel and represented a bond company in a lawsuit against the underwriter and an engineering firm involved in the financing more

Redemption of National Vision Inc.'s senior secured notes and its acquisition by a private equity firm

Represented National Vision Inc., one of America's largest retail optical chains, in connection with the redemption of its 12% Senior Secured Notes, more

Private placement by savings and loan holding company

Represented Maryland-based savings and loan holding company in private placement of common stock. more

Securities counsel for real estate investment trust company *

Represented real estate investment trust company in connection with its issuance of its common stock. more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Community Financial Shares, Inc.

Represented Community Financial Shares, Inc. in its issuance of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through the U.S. more

Underwriter's counsel for Keefe Bruyette & Woods in a $122 million public offering

Represented underwriter, Keefe Bruyette & Woods, in the $122 million initial public offering by Territorial Bancorp Inc. more

Corporate governance and securities law compliance advice to NYSE-listed specialty metals manufacturing company

Represented a NYSE-listed specialty metals manufacturing company for varied corporate governance and securities law compliance matters.
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Simultaneous roll-up/combination of nine companies and initial public offering to form Industrial Distribution Group, Inc. as NYSE-listed company

Represented Industrial Distribution Group, Inc. as principal founding company and sponsor of the roll-up/combination of nine private companies and more

Public notes offering for James River Coal Company

Represented James River Coal Company in public offering of $150 million senior notes.
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Securities counsel for mortgage and investment real estate investment trust company *

Represented a mortgage and investment REIT as securities counsel in connection with issuance of its common stock. more

SEC investigation of insider trading

The firm served as lead counsel and represented an employee in an SEC investigation of insider trading. more

Investor counsel for angel fund

Represented angel fund in connection with Series A preferred stock investment in privately-held biotechnology company. more

Serial acquisitions program for publicly-held Industrial Distribution Group, Inc.

Represented Industrial Distribution Group, Inc., a publicly-held distributor of industrial supplies, in its multi-year serial acquisitions program more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Fidelity Financial Corporation

Represented Fidelity Financial Corporation in its issuance of preferred stock through the U.S. Treasury Department's TARP Capital Purchase Program. more

General corporate counseling for Pulaski Financial Corp. *

Representing Pulaski Bank, a St. Louis-based financial institution, since 1994, our relationship includes two corporate reorganizations, three public  more

Rule 144A initial offering, and subsequent registered exchange offering, of senior notes for Interface, Inc.

Represented Interface, Inc., a public manufacturing company of carpet tile, in its Rule 144A initial offering, and subsequent registered exchange more

Business litigation for securities broker

Represented a securities broker in regulatory actions before the NASD (FINRA) and SEC alleging improper investments in variable annuities. more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Pulaski Financial Corp.

Represented Pulaski Financial Corp. in its issuance of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through the U.S. Treasury more

Securities counsel to construction materials company *

Served as securities counsel to a construction materials company in connection with its issuance of its common stock. more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $161.2 million public offering

Represented underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the follow-on public offering of $161.2 million of common stock by National Penn more

Derivative linked notes financing arrangement

Represented an international investment bank on a financing arrangement with a local stock exchange broker in respect of derivative linked notes. more

Issuance of securities pursuant to the TARP Capital Purchase Program for Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

Represented Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. in its issuance of preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of its common stock through the U.S. more

Secondary offering for integrated steel manufacturer's Retiree Benefits Plan

Representing the Retiree Benefits Plan of a publicly held steel manufacturer in a secondary offering in connection with the implementation of an more

Acquisition by publicly-held investment banking and brokerage company of a substantial closely-held limited liability company

Represented publicly-held investment banking and brokerage company in its acquisition of a substantial closely-held limited liability company, more

Capital management company representation

Represented a capital management company in conjunction with placement services agreements, distribution agreements, broker dealer matters, and the more

Exchange offer for trust preferred securities

Represented New York Community Bancorp, Inc. in its offer to exchange shares of its common stock for its outstanding trust preferred securities and more

Securities compliance for power and cutting tools distributor

Represented a distributor of power, hand and cutting tools in various aspects of securities compliance and SEC reporting matters. more

Class and individual actions for a currency derivatives broker

Successfully defended a currency derivatives broker in class and individual actions in Texas, New York, California and Washington more

Equity offering for United Community Banks, Inc.

Represented United Community Banks,  Inc., one of the largest bank holding companies located in Georgia, in a public equity offering. more

Corporate, commercial and business advice to Rainforest Productions, a motion pictures and feature films production company

Outside general counsel to Rainforest Productions and its affiliates engaged in the production and syndication of motion pictures and feature films. more

TALF and PPIP programs participation for national financial services firm

Advised national financial services firm regarding participation in the federal government’s Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (“TALF”) more

Due diligence disclosure compliance program for large investment firm *

Developed a due diligence disclosure compliance program for exempt securities for one of the world's largest securities firms and advised on the more