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Ed Alexander, Esq.
Founder of Alexander Abramson
As the founder of Alexander Abramson, PLLC (formerly Entrepreneurship Law Firm), in Orlando, Florida, Ed has represented closely held businesses and business owners in corporate, business, and commercial law, securities, technology and intellectual property licensing, and corporate finance.
Since becoming a lawyer in 1993, Ed’s primary goal has been to provide end-to-end legal services to multi-owner businesses. He has been primary counsel to clients on a broad range of business-related legal matters including business acquisitions and sales, including broader succession planning issues, financing transactions, technology licensing, multi-owner business partnership arrangements and entity formations, LLC operating agreements, shareholder agreements, stock-option plans, and franchising arrangements.
He is admitted to practice law in both Florida and New York.
Ed is the author of multiple books and guides that complement his legal niches, including:
- The Guide to Partnerships and Partnership Agreements (2019),
- The Guide to Buying a Business (2019),
- The Guide to Selling Your Florida Law Practice (2018),
- 10 Common and Costly Business Killing Legal Mistakes (2010).
Prior to attending law school, Ed held technical and business positions with technology companies, including with a pacemaker manufacturer, custom integrated circuit manufacturer and laser bar code manufacturer. In 1995, Ed was awarded U.S. Patent, No. 5,468,952, for his 1992 invention of a combined miniature high-speed scanner and portable handheld computer.
Ed was the 2018 Chair of the Small Business Resource Network of the University of Central Florida Small Business Development Center, has taught New Venture Finance as an Adjunct Professor for the University of Central Florida (School of Business), and was 2007 Chairman of the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce.
Suzan Abramson is a business attorney with more than thirty years’ experience in commercial transactions, corporate finance, and securities law. She focuses her practice on business and commercial contracts, securities offerings, venture capital and private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, business structuring, joint ventures, and entity formation.
Ms. Abramson is AV Preeminent® Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Orlando Magazine listed her among Orlando’s best lawyers from 2010–2019, and Florida Trend Magazine included her in the Florida Legal Elite in 2019. She has been honored numerous times in U.S. News – Best Lawyers including “Lawyer of the Year” for Orlando Corporate Law in 2011 and for Orlando Securities/Capital Markets Law in 2017.
She is admitted to practice law in Florida.
As part of the fabric of the entrepreneurial community for over three decades, Ms. Abramson serves as a strategic advisor and outside general counsel for businesses across a wide spectrum of industries. She has represented businesses from their inception through their initial public offering and beyond, including:
- Numerous start-up and emerging companies through formation, strategic development, angel and venture capital financings and sale transactions.
- Issuers in private securities offerings, including commercial real estate, medical devices, software, consumer products, wireless telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, gaming and food service.
- Publicly held defense electronics manufacturer through sale to public company, repurchase of significant division and subsequent sale to private equity fund.
Ms. Abramson’s transactional experience, combined with her skills as a problem-solver and legal counselor, makes her ideally suited to help growth-oriented businesses.
Education
- University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1984
- State University of New York at Buffalo, B.S., Accounting, 1981, cum laude
Suzan Abramson, Esq.
Co-founder
Reviews and Testimonials
Ed Alexander has been my business attorney for 15 years. He is someone I trust more than most of my partners and business associates. Over the years he has prepared numerous agreements for me along with protecting my business. He has a great wealth of knowledge and experience and is very down to earth. Ed is someone you can trust … period.
Jason Ross CEO, TruSun Media Inc
Ed was fantastic. Hopefully, I will need your services again in the future and I will definitely contact you. Thanks so much.
Jennifer Frankenstein Owner and CEO GreatOceanCondos
It’s been a pleasure working with you and getting to know you since the start of Valbridge. We appreciate your professional oversight and keep guidance. Your professional expertise is widely recognized throughout the entire Valbridge family. We are truly honored and blessed to have you working for Valbridge!
Thanks for all you do! Keep up the great work!
Geri and Rick Armalavage Valbridge Property Advisors
I was introduced to Ed by a mutual friend and client in search of a licensing attorney. Ed was very patient in taking his time to explain how license agreements work and how to protect my intellectual properties. His administrative staff displayed first class customer service. He was kind enough to share his thoughts on what my next steps should be before needing his services which made me comfortable in knowing he is a good attorney. Ed gave me a better understanding of when his legal services would be needed. Most importantly, I did not feel like he was trying to take advantage of me and my lack of knowledge in the area of license agreements. He pointed me in the right direction and advised when the time was right he would be there to help me move forward. I look forward to working with Ed and his firm in the near future.
Dan CrossAthlete Connection Foundation
A great experience in selling our business…smooth process, professional, and kind people to work with.
Jeff LambertBlueBird Bake Shop
Top notch law firm that truly cares about their clients’ goals and legal matters. All firm personnel are very responsive and always give us clear responses to our legal and business questions.
Luis MoralesCo-founder of Frida.ai
Ed and his team are an amazing resource and a pleasure to work with!
Kate RomanoCOO + Problem Solver Hunter Vision | Viridian Companies
I just wanted to thank you and Ed for all the help on forming my Property Management Company. From start to finish the experience and communication was great, so again thank you! I will be sure to highly recommend your Law Firm and would definitely come back to you guys if ever needed!
Thank you again!!!!!
Bianca HallSunset Villas Property Management
We’ve worked with Ed Alexander for close to ten years now and have appreciated his service and guidance.
Data Appraise Systems, LLC
We truly value having a professional business adviser like Ed Alexander on our team. Ed offers valuable advice and helps steer us clear of potential issues. He’s always available when we need his assistance and is more than generous with his time and attention toward our concerns. We highly recommend Ed and his team at Alexander Abramson.
Susan BosseLighthouse Aircraft Detailing, Inc.
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Reviews and Testimonials
Ed Alexander has been my business attorney for 15 years. He is someone I trust more than most of my partners and business associates. Over the years he has prepared numerous agreements for me along with protecting my business. He has a great wealth of knowledge and experience and is very down to earth. Ed is someone you can trust … period.
Jason Ross CEO, TruSun Media Inc
Ed was fantastic. Hopefully, I will need your services again in the future and I will definitely contact you. Thanks so much.
Jennifer Frankenstein Owner and CEO GreatOceanCondos
It’s been a pleasure working with you and getting to know you since the start of Valbridge. We appreciate your professional oversight and keep guidance. Your professional expertise is widely recognized throughout the entire Valbridge family. We are truly honored and blessed to have you working for Valbridge!
Thanks for all you do! Keep up the great work!
Geri and Rick Armalavage Valbridge Property Advisors
I was introduced to Ed by a mutual friend and client in search of a licensing attorney. Ed was very patient in taking his time to explain how license agreements work and how to protect my intellectual properties. His administrative staff displayed first class customer service. He was kind enough to share his thoughts on what my next steps should be before needing his services which made me comfortable in knowing he is a good attorney. Ed gave me a better understanding of when his legal services would be needed. Most importantly, I did not feel like he was trying to take advantage of me and my lack of knowledge in the area of license agreements. He pointed me in the right direction and advised when the time was right he would be there to help me move forward. I look forward to working with Ed and his firm in the near future.
Dan CrossAthlete Connection Foundation
A great experience in selling our business…smooth process, professional, and kind people to work with.
Jeff LambertBlueBird Bake Shop
Top notch law firm that truly cares about their clients’ goals and legal matters. All firm personnel are very responsive and always give us clear responses to our legal and business questions.
Luis MoralesCo-founder of Frida.ai
Ed and his team are an amazing resource and a pleasure to work with!
Kate RomanoCOO + Problem Solver Hunter Vision | Viridian Companies
I just wanted to thank you and Ed for all the help on forming my Property Management Company. From start to finish the experience and communication was great, so again thank you! I will be sure to highly recommend your Law Firm and would definitely come back to you guys if ever needed!
Thank you again!!!!!
Bianca HallSunset Villas Property Management
We truly value having a professional business adviser like Ed Alexander on our team. Ed offers valuable advice and helps steer us clear of potential issues. He’s always available when we need his assistance and is more than generous with his time and attention toward our concerns. We highly recommend Ed and his team at Alexander Abramson.
Susan BosseLighthouse Aircraft Detailing, Inc.
We’ve worked with Ed Alexander for close to ten years now and have appreciated his service and guidance.
Data Appraise Systems, LLC
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Guide to Selling Your Law Practice
Your law firm is a successful small business, and you are a successful small business owner. You’ve worked hard to grow your firm, and you should have a succession plan in place to sell your firm when the time comes.
Unfortunately, every year, solo practitioners and small firm lawyers retire but aren’t sure how to sell their practices. The Guide to Selling Your Florida Law Practice answers key questions about this process and sets you on the path to sell your firm so you can achieve the benefits from your hard work.
Guide to Partnerships and Partnership Agreements
A partnership (i.e. multi-owner business) is a fantastic way to increase the likelihood of a successful business venture. When done right, a partnership can outperform the best solo business venture. But a partnership done wrong can have disastrous consequences for all of those involved.
The Guide to Partnerships and Partnership Agreements shows you how to avoid the mistakes that could derail your partnership and explains why the partnership agreement is the most important tool in your business toolbox.
Guide to Buying a Business
You don’t need to start a business to be a business owner! If you want to be your own boss, secure your financial future, and build wealth for your family, buying a business is a smarter alternative to the traditional startup.
The Guide to Buying a Business shows you why buying a business is the better path to business ownership. You’ll discover how to avoid the headaches and heartaches of a startup and still achieve the financial and personal benefits of business ownership.
10 Business Killing Legal Mistakes
Owning and growing a successful business is no easy task. All along your entrepreneurial journey lie hidden legal pitfalls and landmines that can wreck your business. Even the smallest legal missteps can have tremendously negative consequences to your business.
Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business veteran, the advice and information in 10 Business Killing Legal Mistakes will help you make better legal decisions to protect and grow your business.
Make Better Business Decisions
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Guide to Selling Your Law Practice
Your law firm is a successful small business, and you are a successful small business owner. You’ve worked hard to grow your firm, and you should have a succession plan in place to sell your firm when the time comes.
Unfortunately, every year, solo practitioners and small firm lawyers retire but aren’t sure how to sell their practices. The Guide to Selling Your Florida Law Practice answers key questions about this process and sets you on the path to sell your firm so you can achieve the benefits from your hard work.
Guide to Partnerships and Partnership Agreements
A partnership (i.e. multi-owner business) is a fantastic way to increase the likelihood of a successful business venture. When done right, a partnership can outperform the best solo business venture. But a partnership done wrong can have disastrous consequences for all of those involved.
The Guide to Partnerships and Partnership Agreements shows you how to avoid the mistakes that could derail your partnership and explains why the partnership agreement is the most important tool in your business toolbox.
Guide to Buying a Business
You don’t need to start a business to be a business owner! If you want to be your own boss, secure your financial future, and build wealth for your family, buying a business is a smarter alternative to the traditional startup.
The Guide to Buying a Business shows you why buying a business is the better path to business ownership. You’ll discover how to avoid the headaches and heartaches of a startup and still achieve the financial and personal benefits of business ownership.
10 Business Killing Legal Mistakes
Owning and growing a successful business is no easy task. All along your entrepreneurial journey lie hidden legal pitfalls and landmines that can wreck your business. Even the smallest legal missteps can have tremendously negative consequences to your business.
Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business veteran, the advice and information in 10 Business Killing Legal Mistakes will help you make better legal decisions to protect and grow your business.
Make Better Business Decisions
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