

Laura DiFrancesco
Mar 17, 2026
Not all law firms approach deals the same way. This episode explores how Dean Street Law prioritizes client experience, communication, and deal strategy and why that matters when choosing legal counsel. If you want to make a more informed decision before hiring a firm, this episode outlines what to look for.
Watch this episode on YouTube and listen on Spotify or Apple Podcast Choosing the right law firm for you and your business is the first step to a successful transaction!Thank you for joining us for another episode of Dealmaking with Laura DiFrancesco! Today we go through an overview of what it is like to work with Laura’s law firm, Dean Street Law. First, Laura goes over her journey into starting her company. Then we get a better idea about what it is like to work with Dean Street Law, where clients' concerns are our priority and we make everything as smooth sailing as we possibly can. We then go through the process of what it would look like to actually work with the company, from the complimentary consultation all the way through to buying or selling a business.
What You’ll Learn
What’s it like to work with Dean Street Law?
// Typically we don’t see much innovation within law firms, but at Dean Street Law we have considered from the beginning what the ideal firm would look like from the clients perspective. From that we have built our framework to prioritize client communication and what we can do to make all of the processes go smoothly throughout all phases.
How are we different from other M&A law firms?
// In order for you to be a good M&A attorney, you have to be the best of the best at not only mergers and acquisitions, but also corporate governance, intellectual property, HR, compliance, finance, and real estate. Laura finds joy in constantly sharpening her skills and being the best that she can be, which then translates into Dean Street Law being the best law firm that we can be.
What can you expect when working with Dean Street Law?
// First up, we start with a complimentary consultation call to find out what you need. We typically do a flat fee service model, but we can also do hourly with a retainer if requested. Then after looking at any documents in progress, we put together a customized proposal for you.
Episode Highlights:
[1:25] What to expect from this episode.
[1:43] Laura’s journey through starting the company.
[2:14] What it’s like to work with Dean Street Law.
[8:15] Ad break.
[9:13] What is the process of working with Dean Street Law?
[11:21] More work we can do for you.
[12:30] What happens if the deal falls through?
[15:09] Closing statements.
Resources Mentioned
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Credits
Host // Laura DiFrancesco
Executive Producer // Teagan Rowland
Editor // Ava Balliet
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