Michael John Dayton

About Michael John Dayton

Michael John Dayton is a lawyer practicing business, finance, & real estate and 11 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Iowa in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years. Michael practices at Nyemaster Goode, P.C. in Des Moines, IA.

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Areas of Law

  • Finance
  • Corporate Law 2
    • Corporate Finance
    • Corporate Governance
  • Investments 1
    • Venture Capital
  • Other 10
    • Business
    • & Real Estate
    • Banking and Secured Transactions
    • Business and Commercial Transactions
    • Business Organizations
    • and Securities
    • Electronic Commerce
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Data Breach and Information Security
    • Financial Markets and Services

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Nyemaster Goode, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Transactions
    Representative Transactions: Sale of a medical staffing company to a private equity fund, including substantial reorganization in connection with the transaction and rollover investment by founder.; Strategic acquisition by fundraising products company of business-to-business baked goods line.; Acquisition of architecture firm by the firm's primary architects.; Strategic acquisition by insurance company of insurance-related software platform.; Reorganization and restructuring of three industry-leading truck parts, sales, leasing and services companies.; Acquisition of veterinary clinics by veterinarians.; Acquisition by a plumbing supply company of a wholesale distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies.; Strategic acquisition by a private storage and facility construction company of a grain facility construction company.; Restructure of gaming holding company, including spinoff of a gaming subsidiary with formation of new holding company.; Asset sale of approximately 500 MW wind development project to energy holding company.; Representation of majority shareholder of limestone product manufacturing company in reverse triangular merger.; Representation of educational advisory services company in the sale of all of its equity interests in a joint venture to a publicly traded company.; Sale of all shares of ice manufacturing company to a leading national producer of packaged ice.; Asset sale of animal health product manufacturing company to publicly traded, international company.; Acquisition of bowling alley and related commercial real property from repossessing bank.; Sale of physician owned specialty hospital, physician practice and related buildings and assets.; Sale of all shares of pizza topping manufacturing company to multi-national food processing and distribution company.; Pharmacy holding company reorganization and acquisition involving multiple locations and franchises.; Asset purchase transaction for auto industry accessory manufacturing company.; Acquisition of a software company by a company that provides operational and technical support to financial institutions.; Acquisition of an automated entry systems company by a building security systems company.; Acquisition of an occupational therapy company by a rehabilitation services provider.; 355 Spinoff for a cattle and farming operation.; General representation of software development company in connection with acquisitions, licensing, and maintenance agreements and general corporate matters.; General representation of a construction supply company in connection with acquisitions, mergers, lending arrangements, and general corporate matters.; General representation of a manufacturer of fundraising products in connection with acquisitions, dealership agreements, lending arrangements, and general corporate matters.; General representation of a vegetation management services company in connection with acquisitions, equity investments, lending arrangements, and general corporate matters.; General representation of multiple international chemical companies in connection with domestic and international distributorship agreements, supply agreements, licensing arrangements, rail agreements, and manufacturing agreements.; General representation of a trucking, warehousing and logistics company in connection with corporate governance matters, equity investments by private equity funds, and subsequent acquisitions and mergers.; General representation of a developer of wind energy projects in connection with asset sales and membership interest sales for such projects.; General representation of multiple health insurance companies in connection with private equity investments, vendor agreements, and general corporate and regulatory matters.; General representation of an integrated publicly held biodiesel business in connection with private equity financing, acquisitions for stock and other consideration, roll-up transaction to acquire two publicly held biodiesel companies for stock, and other facility purchases.; General representation of an agricultural equipment financing company in connection with secured transactions.; General representation of large commercial banks and corporate borrowers in connection with both secured and unsecured lending transactions.; General representation of swine genetics company in connection with outside investment, acquisitions, lending arrangements and operations.; General representation of companies in the initial organization and business planning of the company through the development of the business of the company and all related start-up activities, such as the development of all necessary contracts and various rounds of debt and equity financing, including private placements.; Provide pro bono services as requested by multiple food bank non-profits.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Iowa
    Memberships

    Professional and Community Affiliations

    American Bar Association
    Business Law Section
    - Mergers and Acquisitions Subcommittee

    Iowa State Bar Association
    Business Law Section Council, 2014-present
    - Banking/Finance Subcommittee

    Polk County Bar Association

    Mentor, Global Insurance Accelerator, 2015

    Board of Directors, Treasurer, Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Project, 2014-present

    Co-Founder and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors, Juvenile Drug Court Collaborative, 2015-present

    Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Class of 2015

    Leadership Iowa, Class of 2013-2014

    Children & Families of Iowa
    Chair, Governance Committee, 2016
    Member, Executive Committee, 2016
    Member, Board of Directors, 2014-present

    Volunteer, ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), 2014-present

    Des Moines AM Rotary Club, 2013-present
    Board of Directors, 2016
    Chair, Community Service Committee, 2016

    PinkySwear Foundation, Des Moines Advisory Council, 2016-present

    Youth Mentor, I Have A Dream Foundation, 2007-present

    Board of Directors, West Des Moines Community School Foundation, 2012-2015

    Board of Directors, Evelyn Davis Early Learning Academy, 2006-2013

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Iowa
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Psychology

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    with honors

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Philosophy

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    with highest distinction
    Other Education
    University of Iowa
    Class of 2001
    B.S.
    Psychology

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2001
    B.S.
    with honors

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2001
    B.S.
    Philosophy

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2001
    B.S.
    with highest distinction

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    Psychology

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    with honors

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    Philosophy

    University of Iowa
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    with highest distinction
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