Christopher D. Chris Jagel

Christopher D. Chris Jagel

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Pittsford, New York
37+ years experience
Harris Beach Murtha
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“I enjoy identifying novel and practical solutions to clients’ real world issues and helping them to achieve their objectives in a cost-effective manner.”Chris focuses on sophisticated commercial transactions, banking and commercial financing and general corporate law. He represents business clients and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development, negotiating and documenting matters, complex organizational documents (e.g., sophisticated shareholder, operating partnership and joint venture agreements) pertaining to business purchases, startups, on-going business matters, contracts, transactions and sales of businesses. Chris negotiates and documents commercial loan transactions on behalf of financial institutions and borrowers. In addition of a focus on financing, capital markets and merger and acquisition transactions, Chris provides general corporate, strategic and practical advice to a number of clients who rely on him as a trusted advisor, confidential sounding board, and a source of valuable insight. “I enjoy identifying novel and practical solutions to clients’ real world issues and helping them to achieve their objectives in a cost-effective manner.”Chris focuses on sophisticated commercial transactions, banking and commercial financing and general corporate law. He represents business clients and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development, negotiating and documenting matters, complex organizational documents (e.g., sophisticated shareholder, operating partnership and joint venture agreements) pertaining to business purchases, startups, on-going business matters, contracts, transactions and sales of businesses. Chris negotiates and documents commercial loan transactions on behalf of financial institutions and borrowers. In addition of a focus on financing, capital markets and merger and acquisition transactions, Chris provides general corporate, strategic and practical advice to a number of clients who rely on him as a trusted advisor, confidential sounding board, and a source of valuable insight. “I enjoy identifying novel and practical solutions to clients’ real world issues and helping them to achieve their objectives in a cost-effective manner.” Chris focuses on sophisticated commercial transactions, banking and commercial financing and general corporate law. He represents business clients and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development, negotiating and documenting matters, complex organizational documents (e.g., sophisticated shareholder, operating partnership and joint venture agreements) pertaining to business purchases, startups, on-going business matters, contracts, transactions and sales of businesses. Chris negotiates and documents commercial loan transactions on behalf of financial institutions and borrowers. In addition of a focus on financing, capital markets and merger and acquisition transactions, Chris provides general corporate, strategic and practical advice to a number of clients who rely on him as a trusted advisor, confidential sounding board, and a source of valuable insight.

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Rochester, NY (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Rochester, NY (2024)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Rochester, NY (2020)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Governance Law, Rochester, NY (2019)
  • Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Recognized: Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
  • Recognized: Corporate Law
  • Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Practice Area: Banking and Finance Law
  • Special Focus: Banking
  • Special Focus: Commercial
  • Special Focus: General Corporate
  • Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Leadership Rochester, 2004 Graduate

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

  • New York University, J.D., graduated 1988

Reviews

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George Hall

2 weeks ago

A Strategic Partner for Our Family Business Succession

After 37 years in practice, Chris Jagel possesses a rare depth of knowledge, which was immediately evident when we engaged him to navigate the complex succession planning for our multi-generational manufacturing business in Pittsford. His profile at Harris Beach highlighted his focus on sophisticated commercial matters for closely held companies, and his repeated recognition as 'Lawyer of the Year' in this field is clearly well-deserved. Chris didn't just provide legal documents; he became a true strategic advisor. He lived up to his stated philosophy of finding 'novel and practical solutions,' crafting a bespoke plan that addressed tax implications, family dynamics, and future governance with remarkable clarity. His approach was exceptionally cost-effective, avoiding unnecessary legal friction while protecting all parties' interests. The process was seamless, and the outcome has provided our family with immense peace of mind and a solid foundation for the future. For any business owner facing similar transitions, Chris’s blend of NYU-honed expertise, local insight, and genuine dedication to client objectives is simply invaluable.

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