Brian Meltzer is a trusted advisor to businesses in the technology, retail, business services, and life sciences sectors, guiding them through complex legal landscapes to achieve strategic growth. With extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, as well as private equity and venture capital financing, Brian offers counsel to companies ranging from start-ups to well-established public and private enterprises. His guidance is sought by operating companies, private equity groups, venture capital firms, investors, and investment companies looking to successfully navigate these transactions.
Beyond transactional work, clients rely on Brian for his comprehensive outside general counsel services, which encompass a wide array of operational and organizational matters. His proficiency in contracts, corporate governance, employment issues, and other legal aspects ensures that businesses are well-equipped to handle their unique challenges. Known for his analytical and problem-solving approach, Brian is dedicated to aligning his legal strategies with his clients' business goals, delivering effective solutions that are tailored to their specific needs.
Brian has been named one of "America's Leading Lawyers in Corporate/M&A" by Chambers USA annually since 2022.
Mergers & Acquisitions and Other Corporate Transactions
Select representations include:
- A private equity-backed payments-focused technology and software roll-up in numerous acquisitions.
- The developer of design reliability software in a sale of substantially all of its assets to a public company peer.
- The owners of a digital marketing company in its sale to a private equity group.
- A family office-backed hardware store roll-up in numerous acquisitions.
- A family office-backed HVAC roll-up in numerous acquisitions.
- A venture capital group in multiple control investments in biotech companies.
- A private-equity-backed industrial services roll-up in numerous acquisitions.
- The creators of a data and science collaboration platform in its restructuring and subsequent Series A financing.
- A biosurgical reconstruction company in Series A, Series B, and convertible debt offerings.
- A technology and cyber security accelerator in its innovation and spinout initiatives.
- A global transportation and logistics company its sale to a private equity group and subsequent acquisitions of multiple industry peers.
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Degrees
- J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2011
- B.S.M., Tulane University, 2008
Firm Involvement
- Vice Chair, Corporate Practice
- Member, Evaluation Committee
Honors & Awards
- Named a 2025 Emerging Leader Honoree by The Baltimore Banner
- Named one of "America's Leading Lawyers in Corporate/M&A" by Chambers USA, 2022 to present
- Selected as a Rising Star in Mergers & Acquisitions by Maryland Super Lawyers, 2018 to present
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list, Corporate Governance & Compliance Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2021 to present
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list, Leveraged Buyouts & Private Equity Law, 2022 to present
Professional Involvement
- Association for Corporate Growth, Maryland Chapter
- Treasurer, 2019 to present
- Community Law Center
- Chair, 2020 to present
- Board of Directors, 2016 to present
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
After Work
Brian lives in Baltimore County with his wife and two sons. He enjoys rock climbing, hiking, playing guitar and cooking.