Profile
John S. Zeilinger primarily represents banks and bank holding companies in a multistate area in purchase, sale and merger transactions, state and federal regulatory approvals and compliance, charter approvals and conversions, negotiating enforcement orders, capital raising and securities law compliance.
Since 1993, John has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Omaha Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.
Areas of Practice
Education
- New York University School of Law, LL.B., 1967
- University of Nebraska at Lincoln, A.B., 1964
Bar & Court Admissions
- Iowa, 1994
- Nebraska, 1967
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Omaha Bar Association
Selected Practice Highlights
- Counseling boards of directors, audit and special committees on corporate governance matters and liability issues
- CEBA credit card bank charters
- Branch purchase and sale transactions
- Contesting hearings before various state banking authorities
- Failed bank acquisitions
- Reversing stock splits to qualify for S corporation taxation election or avoid SEC registration
- Securities law aspects of ESOPs, stock options and other employee stock plans
- Representing borrowers and lenders on bank stock loans and subordinated capital notes
