Our Firm
Sapala LLP is a boutique law firm that combines the precision of global law firms with the accessibility and efficiency of a small practice. We specialize in advising clients on corporate and real estate transactions, with a strong focus on debt finance. Our firm represents both lenders and borrowers in negotiating credit facilities, both at the point of origination and in the secondary market. Additionally, we provide counsel on a wide array of related corporate and commercial real estate matters.
Our practice is founded on extensive experience in structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions across the capital stack. We also act as trusted fractional general counsel to businesses, offering strategic advice on entity formation, corporate governance, compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management.
Led by attorneys with backgrounds in prestigious law firms and respected corporate legal departments, we deliver focused legal counsel and practical, business-minded solutions. Whether we are closing a complex multi-state transaction or guiding a growing business through its next phase, Sapala LLP is dedicated to providing efficient, tailored counsel that achieves results.
Brandon Sapala | Managing Partner
Brandon Sapala is a real estate and corporate attorney who serves as a trusted legal partner to lenders, investors, and businesses nationwide. He represents financial institutions, alternative lenders, borrowers, and investors in a full spectrum of commercial transactions, with a particular focus on debt finance. Throughout his career, Brandon has successfully closed over $4 billion in transaction volume.
Drawing on his experience at international law firms and as in-house counsel for a private commercial lender, he offers a unique perspective that blends big-law polish with practical business insight. His approach helps clients manage risk, close deals with confidence, and position their businesses for long-term success.
Brandon received his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law and his B.S. from the University of Alabama.
*Licensed in South Carolina and Florida
Donald Sapala | Partner
Donald Sapala brings over four decades of experience in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and risk management. Donald served as Managing Counsel for a Fortune 250 company, where he oversaw cases involving significant financial exposure, reputational risk, and complex legal issues.
At Sapala LLP, Donald serves as a strategic advisor on matters involving litigation exposure and dispute resolution, leveraging his deep experience to help clients identify, mitigate, and manage legal and business risks.
Donald received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and his B.S. from the State University of New York at Albany.
*Licensed in New York, Tennessee, and Arizona