Timothy R. Rupp

Partner

Counsels private equity funds, portfolio companies, and privately held businesses on strategic corporate and transactional matters

Tim advises private equity funds and their portfolio companies on acquisitions and dispositions of assets and businesses, as well as debt and minority equity investments. He also advises privately held companies in a variety of industries in connection with debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance matters, and other general corporate matters.

Recognitions

  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® (Corporate Law; Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law), 2022–2027; “Lawyer of the Year” for Corporate Law in Costa Mesa, 2025; “Lawyer of the Year” for Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Costa Mesa, 2026

  • Listed as an Acritas Star Lawyer, 2017

Credentials

Education

  • University of Southern California Law School, 1997, J.D.
  • California State University, Fullerton, 1990, B.A., Business Administration

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • California

Professional affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Orange County Bar Association

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