Jackson Walker partners Patrick Tobin and Mark Comuzzie spoke at a seminar titled "Planning for Your Exit" on September 29, 2011, in San Antonio, Texas.

The seminar focused on preparing business owners to sell their businesses. Mr. Tobin presented a "Primer on Selling Your Business," while Mr. Comuzzie presented the audience with real-life lessons about whether "To Plan or Not to Plan: Making Better Decisions."

The seminar was co-sponsored by Corporate Investment, Southwest Securities, Padgett, Strateman & Co., and Jackson Walker.

Mr. Tobin represents clients in a variety of corporate, securities, and other business law matters, including mergers, acquisitions, equity and debt financings, public and private securities offerings, venture capital funding, private equity transactions, international transactions, and other general securities, and business law matters. He has experience in a variety of industries, including technology, construction, food and beverage, financial services, health care, oil and gas, and energy. Mr. Tobin received his B.B.A. degree in 1978 from The University of Texas and his J.D. in 1981, with distinction, from St. Mary's University School of Law and was Articles Editor of the St. Mary's Law Journal. He was named to the Harlan Society, an honorary organization composed of law students graduating at the top of their class. Mr. Tobin was selected as a briefing attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas for its 1981-82 term.

Mr. Comuzzie's practice focuses on estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration, federal estate, gift, and income tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, as well as trust, estate and fiduciary litigation. He is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is also licensed in Texas as a certified public accountant. He received his B.B.A. from Texas A&M University and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Houston Law Center, where he was a member of the Order of the Barons.