Gerald P. Lally
Jerry is a transactional lawyer who has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities law, business law and tax law. He represents acquirers and sellers of businesses in a wide range of public and private transactions. He counsels clients in capital raising transactions, including public offerings, private placements, PIPES, strategic investments and secured and unsecured financings. Jerry also advises clients on securities law compliance and disclosure issues.
In the practice of business law, Jerry represents various closely-held business enterprises in connection with general business matters, corporate governance, compensation plans and business transactions.
Jerry, who received his license as a Certified Public Accountant (New York – Currently Inactive Status), also counsels clients regarding tax strategies and consequences in business formation and in business transactions.
Practice Areas
Practice Focus
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate Finance and Securities Law
- Business Law
- Tax Law
Admissions
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Education
- Villanova University School of Law, J.D., cum laude (1992)
- University of Notre Dame, B.B.A. (1986)
Honors/Awards
- Named the Best Lawyers® 2022 Mergers and Acquisitions Law "Lawyer of the Year" for the Woodbridge Area
- Voted a 2018 Monmouth County Top Lawyer,* Monmouth Health & Life, November 2018
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers* since 2011
- While attending the University of Notre Dame, Mr. Lally was appointed to the National Accounting Honor Society, Beta Alpha Psi.
News
- 21 Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients
- Twenty-Two GH&C Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
- 24 Lawyers from Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. Were Recognized in the 2023 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America®
- 24 Lawyers from Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P. C. Were Recognized in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
- Four Attorneys from Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Named 2022 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in Woodbridge Area
- 23 Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List
- 23 Attorneys from Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Named to 2020 Best Lawyers® List
- 22 Attorneys from Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Named to 2019 Best Lawyers® List
- 22 Attorneys from Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Named to 2018 Best Lawyers® List
- Twenty One Lawyers From Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Selected For Inclusion In Best Lawyers in America 2014 List
- 22 Lawyers from Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Selected For Inclusion In The Best Lawyers in America
- 20 Lawyers from Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
- 18 Lawyers from Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ®
Articles/Publications
- Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla Announced As Finalist For The 12th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
- "Preparation for the Initial Public Offering" New Jersey Lawyer, April 2007
Seminars/Presentations
- The Limited Liability Company: The Preferred Entity For Real Estate Acquisitions & Development, GH&C Seminar, October 2014