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Caleb D. Erbert

Associate

Caleb D. Erbert

Associate

Caleb D. Erbert is an associate and business lawyer with Âé¶¹´«Ã½, based in the firm’s Detroit office, where he is a member of the firm’s Transactions Practice. Caleb practices general corporate and business law and has experience in a variety of industries, advising clients in connection with mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures and other general corporate and contract matters. Prior to joining Âé¶¹´«Ã½, Caleb was a member of the corporate and M&A practice group at another Detroit based law firm.

Before pursuing his legal career, Caleb worked at an advisory services firm where he performed on-site field exams to assess and evaluate loan collateral for major lenders throughout North America. He was also a member of the firm’s consulting group, where he advised clients through complex business and financial transactions.

Representative Experience*

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Guided a defense contractor through a competitive bid process and assisted in the eventual sale of the company for more than $300 million to a private equity buyer.
  • Represented a company in the materials, component, electrical and electromagnetic compatibility testing industry with U.S. and China operations in a cross-border sale to a publicly traded strategic purchaser in Europe with a transaction value of over $80 million.
  • Represented a company in the manufacturing and industrial services sector in its sale for more than $65 million to a private equity buyer.
  • Represented a distressed leading manufacturer of plumbing systems in an attempted $35 million sale to a strategic buyer. Later assisted the company in selling its assets out of receivership.
  • Represented a commercial door manufacture servicing the automotive industry in its sale for more than $25 million to a strategic buyer in the Midwest.
  • Represented a client specializing in brain injury rehabilitation in a sophisticated joint venture with an industry competitor.
  • Represented two ophthalmologist practices in their combined sale to a single private equity buyer specializing in healthcare portfolios.

Start Up Representation/Capital Raising

  • Represented a Chicago nootropic supplement start-up to develop and finalize its corporate governance structure, organizational documents, initial financing raise and phantom equity plan, along with ongoing corporate legal and business advice.
  • Represented a tech startup that developed advanced analytical data systems for OEMs in the automotive industry in its issuance of Series A Preferred Stock.
  • Led educational partnership with a local venture capital firm to help emerging enterprises identify and navigate corporate governance issues.

*Matters handled prior to joining Âé¶¹´«Ã½.

Awards and Recognition

  • Selected for inclusion in the list of Michigan Super Lawyers – Rising Stars® (2022-2025)
  • Received, Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch recognition for:
    • Corporate Law (2021-2025)
    • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2021-2025)
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2024-2025)

Affiliations

  • NextGen Steering Committee member, Associate for Corporate Growth (ACG) — Detroit Chapter
  • Board of directors member, Secured Financing Network — Michigan Chapter
  • Member, State Bar of Michigan
    • Business Law section
    • Real Property Law section
  • Member, Federal Bar Association — Eastern District of Michigan Chapter
May 8, 2025 Deals and Wins

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Represents ORS Nasco, Portfolio Company of Wynnchurch Capital, in Acquisition of Techniweld

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ served as legal advisor to ORS Nasco, a North American wholesaler of industrial MRO supplies and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, in its acquisition of Techniweld USA.
January 13, 2025 Deals and Wins

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Represents Testek Solutions in Acquisition by Branford Castle

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ served as legal advisor to Testek Solutions, a leading aviation component testing equipment company, in its acquisition by Branford Castle Partners LP.
February 1, 2024 Deals and Wins

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Represents Cloud Cannabis in Acquisition by Stash Ventures

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ served as legal advisor to Cloud Cannabis, one of Michigan’s leading cannabis retailers, in the sale of its retail locations to Stash Ventures.
August 17, 2023 Honors and Awards

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers in America

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ proudly announced today that 236 of the firm’s attorneys across 20 U.S. offices have received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
August 11, 2023 Honors and Awards

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Attorneys Named to 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is pleased to announce that eight of its Detroit attorneys have been named to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
April 6, 2023 Deals and Wins

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Represents PetMed Express in Acquisition of PetCareRx

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ represented PetMed Express, Inc., a leading nationwide pet pharmacy, in acquiring PetCareRx, Inc., a leading supplier of pet medications, food and supplies, for total consideration of approximately $36 million in an all-cash transaction.