Jeffrey T. Agnor
About Jeff
Jeff has dedicated his practice to representing emerging and established businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, lenders, and non-profit organizations. He enjoys working with clients in all phases of their business life, from start-up through acquisition, including assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions, private securities offerings, phantom equity plans, contract negotiations, employment matters, protection of intellectual property, and dispute resolution among business owners.
Jeff encourages clients to begin planning exit strategies early on so they are prepared when opportunities arise. This includes assisting business owners address the sensitive and complex issues involved in preparing for an eventual acquisition or internal business succession.
In addition to representing business and organizational clients, Jeff believes it is important to serve the various communities in which those clients grow and prosper. He contributes his time and expertise in support of various business associations and non-profit organizations, particularly in the areas of business advocacy, economic development, entrepreneurial education, sustainability, and support of the local arts.
Jeff enjoys living in the same community where he works with his wife and two children.
Practice Groups
- Business and Transactional
- Labor and Employment Law
- Intellectual Property and Technology Law
- Private Client
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Commercial Lending
- Real Estate
- Taxation
Areas of Focus
- Business Formation and Structure
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Offerings
- Exit Strategies
- Banking & Financial Institutions
- Business Succession Planning
- Family Businesses and Succession Planning
- Corporate Governance and Duties to Investors
- Commercial Contracts
- Commercial Leasing
- Disputes Among Business Owners
- Employment, Non-Competition & Severance Agreements
- Government Contracts
- Asset Protection
- Religious Organizations
Community Involvement
- The James and Anne Robinson Foundation, Director (2017 – Current)
- Howard County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Director (2012 – 2020)
- Immediate Past Chair (2018 – 2020)
- Board Chair (2016 – 2018)
- Chair Elect (2014 – 2016)
- Howard County Green Business Council Board of Directors, Director (2009 – 2013)
- Board Chair (2011 – 2013)
- Howard Community College Center for Entrepreneurial and Business Excellence
- Chair, Board of Advisors, (2004 – 2006)
- Co-Chair, Developing Entrepreneurs, Commission on the Future (2003)
- Howard County Arts Council Board of Directors, Director (1996 – 2001)
- General Counsel, (2001 – Present)
- President, (1998 – 2000)
- Columbia Festival of the Arts Board of Directors, Director (1998 – 2000)
- Leadership Howard County
- Member, Board of Directors (1998 – 2004)
- Graduate, Class of 1997
Schooling
- University of Maryland, B.A. in Government and Politics
- University of Maryland School of Law, J.D.
Bar Admission
- Maryland
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