Bio

A significant portion of Paul’s practice involves representing private companies, both domestically and internationally, in complex acquisitions and disposition transactions such as mergers, joint ventures, asset and stock sales, and private equity investments. These transactions have involved companies operating in a variety of industries, such as wood flooring sales and distribution; hardwood and lumber sales and distribution; specialty chemical manufacturing; the printing industry; the distribution of janitorial and cleaning supplies; the wholesale distribution of plumbing supplies; the pipeline inspection business; and the distribution of confectionary, chocolate, and specialty products. Paul also provides general corporate and contract advice, including distribution agreements, sales representative agreements, license agreements, and employment agreements, both domestically and internationally, for clients involved in various industries, including specialty chemical manufacturing, industrial pumps, wood flooring sales and distribution, hardwood and lumber sales and distribution, pipeline inspection businesses, the sale and distribution of commercial lubricants, and several tool and die manufacturers. In addition, he advises numerous closely held companies in a variety of areas, including succession planning, shareholders agreements, ownership transfers, estate planning, and exit strategies. Paul was a member of Hodgson Russ's board of directors for three terms and previously served on Hodgson Russ's Committee for Attorney Recruiting, Development, and Diversity. Paul exclusively practices U.S. law and is admitted to practice in New York.