Practice areas: Business & Corporate, Securities & Corporate Finance, Energy & Natural Resources; view more
Licensed in Minnesota since: 1998
Education: William Mitchell College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2005 - 2008 
Free Consultation Avisen Legal, P.A.
901 Marquette AvenueSuite 1675
Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612-325-5036 Email: Todd Taylor Visit website
As a co-founder of Avisen Legal, I'm passionate about helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the complexities of the legal world with minimal stress. I focus on providing practical, results-oriented advice to clients in a variety of industries, with a special emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability.
For over 25 years, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from startups to established companies, on a wide array of legal matters. My practice is centered on helping businesses grow and thrive, whether that involves:
- Securities/Corporate Finance: I work with startups, growing companies and entrepreneurs on angel financing, venture capital and other capital markets. We also work with growing and established companies on expansion and infrastructure project financing.
Renewable Energy: I have a deep understanding of the renewable energy sector and have worked on numerous project development and financing deals. I assist clients with everything from infrastructure fund investments, technology licensing and key agreements to debt financing.
Corporate Law: I act as outside general counsel for many of my clients, assisting with everything from formation and contract negotiations.
Mergers & Acquisitions: I've guided clients through multimillion-dollar M&A transactions, helping them to buy or sell companies and achieve their strategic goals. We work with entrepreneurs seeking to acquire companies (Entrepreneurship through Acquisition) as well as family offices and private equity funds to acquire businesses that fit.
I'm committed to providing personalized and dedicated support to each of my clients. I take the time to understand their unique needs and challenges, and I work tirelessly to help them achieve their goals. I get a lot of satisfaction from helping people solve problems and seeing their businesses succeed.
I earned my Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline School of Law) and am an active member of the legal community. I've published several articles and have been a featured speaker at numerous legal seminars.
I love what I do and the people I work with and for and I know this makes me a better lawyer and person.
Practice areas
Business/Corporate, Securities & Corporate Finance, Energy & Natural Resources, Mergers & AcquisitionsFirst Admitted: 1998, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: http://avisenlegal.com/biography/Todd_Taylor
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of the Minnesota State Bar Association Business Law Section, Corporate Counsel group. Member of the American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Securities Law and Corporate Governance committees., 2017
- Hennepin County Bar Association, Business Law Section, Chair Securities law committee
- American Bar Association, Member Business Law Section. Subcommittee co-chair Renewable Energy Section, 2021
Videos
- Todd serves as outside general counsel for Trenton, leading their efforts on formation, startup and later investments, equity and debt financing, project development including construction and key contracts. Also advised on litigation matters with company litigation counsel., Case Study - Trenton Renewables: Corporate Finance and Energy, Energy, Manufacturing, Corporate Finance, 2021
- Todd serves as outside general counsel for iterro, including formation, securities compliance, equity and debt financing, employment, key contracts, Case Study - iterro, inc.: corporate finance and general corporate, Manufacturing, 2021
Representative Clients
- 75F, Inc is an award-winning building efficiency technology company. Todd worked with the founder since the beginning of the company, helping him grow the company. Todd helped the company raise seed and venture capital investments from some of the biggest and most recognizable names in technology and venture investing., 2025
- Trenton Biogas, LLC is a Delaware waste to biogas company that Todd helped form, create an investment JV with a large infrastructure private equity firm, multiple Qualified Opportunity Zone investors, a NYC family office and loans from a sustainability lender and a foreign sovereign wealth fund. Todd serves as project development and outside general counsel on all matters ranging from construction and other key agreements., 2025
- iterro, inc. is a Minnesota based sustainable biomedical component and acquaculture company with products ranging from medical grade chitosan, high grade pet food to ultra premium shrimp. Todd formed the company after they couldn’t get the service they wanted from one of the larger Minnesota law firms. Todd has helped them build their pilot facility, hire leadership, technical and administrative staff, guide the board and raise over $60 million since formation., 2025
Transactions
- Represented 75F in a $25 million Series B preferred stock offering to multiple large, multi-national Venture Capital and Infrastructure funds. Prior to this, represented 75F in its Series A preferred stock offering and all prior offerings as outside general counsel., 2024
- Represented industrial supply chain company in a sale of the business to a large private equity group. Client had locations in 19 states and over 200 employees. Helped with the LOI, due diligence, negotiation of the purchase agreements, employment and equity roll-over agreements for certain founders and key employees. $21 million transaction., 2021
- Represented Venture Capital lead investor in a $15 million Series A preferred stock offering, including negotiating NVCA documents and performing due diligence for the investment group., 2024
- Represented Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of a NY based public company in a SPAC transaction, including evaluation of the SPAC merger and strategic alternatives. , 2024
- Represented Sevana Bioenergy in acquisition of the largest food waste biodigester facility in the United States. Provided key due diligence and contract review and negotiation related to acquisition and continue to provide ongoing legal support for both Sevana and the operating subsidiary., 2024
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (inactive). Attended a 40 hour intensive course on all aspects of advising a company and its owners on a sale.
Honors
- Todd and seven of his colleagues at Avisen Legal were recognized by Minnesota Monthly magazine as a "Top Lawyer" for 2025., 2025 Top Lawyers, Minnesota Monthly, 2025
Educational Background
- University of St. Thomas B.A., 1992
White Papers
- An overview of federal and state securities laws for non-securities lawyers., Securities Law 101, Legal And Startups, 2024
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Lessons Learned: Crowdfunding in Minnesota, 12/04/2017
- Article on the pros and cons of strategic v financial buyers, Owners of Businesses, Strategic v. Financial Buyers - finding the right fit, Avisen Legal, 2025
- Minnesota Start-Up Darwin Lessons, 10/13/2017
- International Biomass Conference 2019, Angels, Venture and Strategies: How to, 03/19/2019
- Minnesota Continuing Legal Education: Funding The Business, 01/09/2018
- Minnesota Real Estate Journal, Real Estate Opportunity Zones Summit, 12/11/2018
- Agriculture and Food Tech
- Energy
- High Technology
- Infrastructure
- Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
Office location for Todd Taylor
901 Marquette Avenue
Suite 1675
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2005 - 2008