Michael A. Smith

Michael Smith is a business and securities law attorney at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. He concentrates his practice in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions and licensing, banking, and securities compliance. Mike advises clients ranging from emerging businesses to established corporations on complex transactions, regulatory matters, and strategic legal planning. He joined CPM in February 1991 and served as Chairman of the firm’s Business Law Practice Group.

Throughout his career, Mike has served as counsel for numerous public offerings, including Wendy’s International, Bob Evans Farms, AdCare Health Systems, Health In Tech, and SCI Engineered Materials. He has drafted or reviewed more than 100 private placement memorandums, supporting capital raises totaling over $500 million. Mike has also acted as primary counsel in more than 100 mergers and acquisitions and has served as a non-testifying expert in securities and corporate governance matters.