About
Stephen T. Slawinski, Esq., is a securities lawyer at SyndicationCounsel LLC who helps entrepreneurs, fund managers, and real estate sponsors navigate federal and state securities laws. He advises clients on corporate structures, private equity funds, and real estate syndications. He has served as legal counsel on more than 180 private equity funds and syndications. His practice connects regulatory requirements with the financial and operational goals behind each investment venture.
Stephen earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2019. He gained admission to the Ohio bar in 2020. During law school, he focused on securities law and its application to real estate capital raising. He gained firsthand business experience by flipping and wholesaling houses while completing his legal studies. His early investing work shaped his understanding of deal economics and entrepreneurial risk.
Stephen uses a systems-thinking approach when he structures funds, companies, and investment transactions. He examines how securities rules, ownership arrangements, business objectives, and practical implementation affect one another. His counsel helps clients integrate compliance into private offerings without separating legal design from business strategy. He develops structures intended to support complex investment goals while addressing the expectations of sponsors, managers, and investors.
Stephen T. Slawinski brings legal knowledge and direct entrepreneurial experience to private investment matters. He understands the pressures facing clients who must raise capital, organize ventures, and manage investor relationships. His approach emphasizes structures that remain legally sound and workable in real business settings. He helps clients view compliance, governance, and transaction design as connected parts of a broader investment plan.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, SyndicationCounsel LLC
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Ohio
Education
- University of Dayton School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges



- Business Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Securities Litigation
- Commercial Real Estate
- Condominium
- Land Use & Zoning
- Residential Real Estate




