John C. Rutherford

Of Counsel in Corporate/M&A Practice Group at Winstead PC
Summary
John Rutherford is a seasoned Corporate Securities Attorney with over 35 years of experience, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, private real estate funds, and capital formation for early stage companies.
He has a diverse background representing corporations, partnerships, and individuals in complex commercial transactions globally, focusing on industries like hospitality, oil and gas, data processing, manufacturing, distribution, and the development of golf clubs, hotels, and resorts.
John's expertise encompasses a wide range of legal areas, including mergers and acquisitions, securities laws, and international transactions in over 20 countries worldwide.
He has a strong track record in structuring stock and asset acquisitions, facilitating private placements of securities, and ensuring compliance with Federal and State Securities Laws.
With a specialization in hospitality, golf club acquisition, private real estate fund formation, joint ventures, and oil and gas transactions, John Rutherford offers extensive knowledge and skills in these sectors.
John's educational background includes a J.D. in Law and a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, where he also attended high school at St. Mark's School of Texas.
Currently, John serves as Of Counsel in the Corporate/M&A Practice Group at Winstead PC, having previously held positions as Shareholder at Winstead PC, Shareholder at Munsch Hardt, and Associate at Winstead McGuire Sechrest & Minick.