Jeffrey S Cronn
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Corporate/M&A
Band 3
About
Provided by Jeffrey S Cronn
Practice Areas
Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Law
Corporate Governance
Financial Services
Shareholder Disputes & Governance
Manufacturing
Benefit Company Law
Career
Jeff is a business and corporate partner at Tonkon Torp. He regularly counsels public, private, and nonprofit entities with respect to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities and financings, and other general corporate matters. He also advises clients with regard to partnership and equity ownership disputes.
Jeff is known for his ability to combine technical skill, practical problem solving, and strategic business advice. He has significant experience in the consumer products, professional services, food and beverage, financial services, technology, and manufacturing industries. Jeff’s representative clients include Hood River Distillers, M Financial Group, RVK, Inc., McCall Terminals, Nike, VTech Communications, Hallmark Inns and Resorts, Opus Agency, Renaissance Custom Homes, ECO Northwest, Air-Weigh, the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, and Portland area law firms.
Jeff is a member of Tonkon Torp’s Managing Board and Co-Chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group. He is a frequent speaker before industry and professional groups on family business, business succession, finance, and corporate governance issues.
Jeff’s interest in nonprofit organizations includes his service as a director of Albertina Kerr, his prior service as a director and treasurer of Oregon Humanities, and his leadership in the formation and operation of Marathon Scholars. He also assists the James Beard Public Market, Friends of William Stafford, Sisters Arts Association, and a number of other nonprofits in the Portland area.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Multnomah Bar Association
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Oregon State Bar
Awards
2013-2024, Corporate Compliance Law
The Best Lawyers in America
2014-2024, Closely Held Companies & Family Business Law
The Best Lawyers in America
Lawyer of the Year – Closely Held Companies & Family Business Law, Portland
The Best Lawyers in America
2022
Lawyer of the Year – Corporate Compliance Law, Portland
The Best Lawyers in America
2014
2023-2024, Oregon Super Lawyer – Mergers & Acquisitions
Super Lawyers
Oregon Rising Star – Mergers & Acquisitions
Super Lawyers
2009
Chambers Review
USA
Jeffrey Cronn is a recognized corporate lawyer with experience assisting public companies and their management teams with matters relating to high-value M&A and asset sales, as well as corporate finance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jeff is exceptional. He understands the law and business, and is responsive."
"Jeff provided excellent guidance and leadership."
"Jeff is exceptional. He understands the law and business, and is responsive."
"Jeff provided excellent guidance and leadership."