Jonathan “Jon” Sterling Partner
Jonathan “Jon” Sterling brings significant experience in lower middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other business transactions across many industries including energy, entertainment, logistics, financial services, and technology, with a particular focus on healthcare. Jon is also highly skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements. Whether advising on equity buyouts, carve outs, joint ventures, corporate governance, management services arrangements, or other general business matters, Jon is known for his practical approach and ability to identify and mitigate legal risk.
In connection with his M&A work, Jon has regularly served as a trusted external general counsel to key clients. In this role, he works closely with employment, healthcare, and litigation teams to provide comprehensive legal support. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of business objectives and a commitment to client service. Colleagues and clients alike value his sound judgment and strategic counsel.
Jon earned his B.B.A. in Finance with a concentration in real estate from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he was a Second Century Scholarship recipient and a member of the Phi Delta Phi honor society.
A recognized leader in his field, Jon has been selected by Thomson Reuters as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Texas for five consecutive years (2020–2024).
Jon is a member of the Dallas Bar Association. He enjoys golfing, volunteering, watching sports, and spending time with his friends and family.
Services
- Corporate & Securities
Education
- University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 2015
- University of Texas as Austin, B.B.A, 2012
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 2015
- United States District Court for the Northern District
Distinctions & Certifications
- Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2020-2024
Representative Experience
- Represented several private equity backed home health, hospice, and behavioral health providers in numerous add-on acquisitions
- Represented shareholders of an EEG device and monitoring company in their sale of equity interests to a private equity backed acquirer
- Represented majority shareholder in a prosthetic and orthotic company in his sale of equity interests to a strategic acquirer
- Represented a client with the acquisition and subsequent sale of a large pharmacy to a private equity backed acquirer
- Represented logistics and cold storage company in its sale to a strategic acquirer
- Represented a pet product manufacturer in its equity offering to various investors
- Represented an international chemical manufacturer in preparing supply, distribution, and other related agreements
- Represented a co-owner of an oil field services company in his redemption of equity interests
- Represented a medical device company in establishing a product development and manufacturing agreement
- Represented landowners in their review and execution of wind and solar lease
Professional Activities
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Member
- State Bar of Texas Member, Business Law and Healthcare Law Sections
Publications & Speeches
- Medtrade Speaker (2023-2025)