Michael J. Herling
Partner
o: 203.325.5015
mherling@fdh.com
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Mike represents clients in private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and a range of other corporate transactions. He also provides ongoing corporate advice to private companies.
Mike’s extensive and broad experience across all types of M&A transactions and private equity and venture capital investments has allowed him to counsel clients on numerous complex and time-sensitive transactions. Mike, along with Brett Dixon and Bill Finn, founded the firm in early 1987. For many years Mike served as the managing partner of the firm and the head of its business law practice.
Honors
- Named "Lawyer of the Year" in The Best Lawyers in America for Stamford, CT 2025 Edition in Tax Law
- Recognized as Top Lawyers (Business Law) in Fairfield County by Greenwich Magazine (2024)
- Leader in Corporate/M&A, Chambers and Partners (2007 – present)
- Leading lawyer in The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition in Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Funds, Securities, and Tax Law (Recognized since 2005)
- Recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyer in Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities & Corporate Finance (2007 – present)
Associations
- Colgate University
- Board of Trustees, 2007 – present
- Vice Chair 2015-19; Chair 2019 – present
- Chairperson – Presidential Search Committee, 2015
- Alumni Council Board of Directors, 2003-13
- Board of Trustees, 2007 – present
- Stamford Health System, Board of Directors, 1997 - 2008
- Chairperson, 2003-06
- Vice Chairperson, 1999-2003
- The Brink’s Company, Board of Directors, 2009-present
- Non-executive Chairperson
- Connecticut Bar Association
- American Bar Association