Lawrence is a Corporate and Securities Partner at Lucosky Brookman LLP. He combines pragmatic problem solving and dedication to deliver strategic advice and counsel to issuers and underwriters in connection with global offerings of securities and mergers and acquisitions.

A persuasive and successful securities attorney, Lawrence is a recognized “deal” attorney in the small and mid-cap market segment. Lawrence believes that practicing in this space is a full contact sport with unique challenges that requires creativity, innovation and a willingness to navigate complex issues in order to produce extraordinary results.

Clients in this space often require more attention especially when participating in their first deal in the public arena. Lawrence prides himself on his responsiveness and believes that sometimes the best ability is availability. Unafraid to get involved in his clients business, Lawrence regularly uses his extensive rolodex to make strategic introductions for his clients when appropriate.

“Lawrence is the best securities attorney in the business. Always working, always available, and always put his clients first. Highly recommend especially to small and rapidly growing public companies looking for an attorney with deep industry relationships and transactional expertise.” – Justin Schrieber, CEO Conversion Labs, Inc. (NASQ CLVB)

Mr. Metelitsa is also an active participant in various charitable organizations. He is a member of the New York Board of Young Leaders for the Save a Child’s Heart Foundation, an international humanitarian project that performs life-saving cardiac surgery for children from developing countries. In addition, Mr. Metelitsa is also a director of the Lucosky Brookman Charitable Foundation with the primary goal of using the power of philanthropy to impact the lives of those less fortunate with a particular focus on children’s charities.

Prior to joining Lucosky Brookman, Mr. Metelitsa was an associate at a New York-based securities law firm after having clerked for more than two years while attending law school.

Mr. Metelitsa is a graduate of New York Law School where he earned the 2007 and 2008 Grand Street Boys Association Scholarship for academic excellence. Mr. Metelitsa graduated from Binghamton University, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Law. While attending college, he interned at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

  • Advising issuers and underwriters in connection with U.S. and global offerings of securities and stock exchange listings.
  • Representing issuers and their boards of directors with respect to reporting and other obligations under the U.S. securities laws and corporate governance and regulatory matters, specializing in the registration of securities under the Securities Act of 1933 and compliance with reporting requirements under the Exchange Act of 1934.
  • Private investments in public equity financings (PIPEs)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Counseling public companies and Investment Banks on initial and secondary public offerings of securities
  • Alternative public offerings and self-filings
  • Secured and unsecured lending transactions

Mr. Metelitsa is also an active participant in various charitable organizations. He is a member of the New York Board of Young Leaders for the Save a Child’s Heart Foundation, an international humanitarian project that performs life-saving cardiac surgery for children from developing countries. In addition, Mr. Metelitsa is also a director of the Lucosky Brookman Charitable Foundation with the primary goal of using the power of philanthropy to impact the lives of those less fortunate with a particular focus on children’s charities.

Prior to joining Lucosky Brookman, Mr. Metelitsa was an associate at a New York-based securities law firm after having clerked for more than two years while attending law school.

Mr. Metelitsa is a graduate of New York Law School where he earned the 2007 and 2008 Grand Street Boys Association Scholarship for academic excellence. Mr. Metelitsa graduated from Binghamton University, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Law. While attending college, he interned at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

  • NASDAQ-listed Esports and entertainment company in connection with an $8.4 Million public offering of securities and Uplisting to the NASDAQ.
  • New York-based direct-to-consumer telemedicine and wellness company, in connection with a $16 Million private placement with institutional investors and organic Uplist to Nasdaq
  • Florida based provider of a broad range of sophisticated intelligent technology solutions with an emphasis on mission critical applications in connection with the closing of the Company’s underwritten public offering of 1,350,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $6.00 for aggregate gross proceeds of $8.1 million dollars and simulatenous Uplist to NASDAQ.
  • New York based global logistics and freight forwarding company, in connection with a $2.2 Million convertible debt financing and concurrent merger with public entity
  • New York based investment bank as Placement Agent, in connection with the registered direct offering of NASDAQ listed technology services company of approximately $3.38 million of common stock. 
  • New York based global logistics and freight forwarding company, in connection with a $12 Million secured debt financing in connection with a management buy out of three U.S. based entities majority owned by overseas parent
  • NASDAQ-listed national provider of transformational business technology solutions and services, in connection with the $11.5 Million sale of one of its technology divisions, including all related intellectual property
  • NASDAQ-listed, New Jersey-based developer of rapid health information technologies in connection with a $2 Million follow-on offering of 1,667,000 shares of the company's common stock at a public offering price of $1.20 per share and 833,500 five-year warrants to purchase common stock with an exercise price of $1.50 per share.
  • Illinois-based sports engineering and construction company in a $7.5 Million private placement and simultaneous alternative public offering consisting of common stock and warrants.
  • New Jersey-based specialty food manufacturer and retailer in a $12.5 Million private placement and simultaneous alternative public offering (including 2 follow-on offerings consisting of common stock and warrants).
  • New York-based investment bank and underwriter in connection with a $4.0 Million Registered Direct Offering of preferred stock on NASDAQ of a holding company that creates technology platforms for the creative community
  • Representation of a California-based chain of retail hydroponic stores in connection with a $50,000,000 merger with a Colorado-based chain of retail hydroponic stores.
  • Representation of a New Jersey-based AIM-listed diagnostics company specializing in the development, manufacture, and supply of rapid, point-of-care screening and testing products in a $17,500,000 underwritten offering of its common stock and dual-listing onto the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
  • Representation of publicly traded New Jersey-based service provider and reseller of software solutions in connection with a $1,500,000 underwritten offering of its common stock and warrants on a Form S-1 Registration Statement.

Education

  • New York Law School
    J.D.
  • Binghamton University
    B.S., cum laude

Bar & Court Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey

Honors & Awards

  • New Jersey Law Journal
  • New Leaders of the Bar Award 2018
  • Super Lawyer Rising Star 2018
  • Super Lawyer Rising Star 2017