Paul J. Avery

Paul is a trusted advisor who carefully listens to his clients’ needs and concerns. He recommends courses of action designed to achieve their business objectives, while minimizing risk. He has experience counseling a variety of clients, including:

Manufacturers Health care providers Colleges and Universities Technology companies Food service and hospitality clients

Franchised businesses Developers Contractors Retailers Authors and entertainers

These clients range from large companies and institutions, engaged in international transactions, to not-for-profits and start-ups.

In the course of his representation of start-up companies and small businesses, Paul assists clients by providing counsel regarding the proper choice of entity and the formation of the corporation, Limited Liability Company or other type of business entity.

Paul’s practice consists of review and negotiation of various commercial agreements, including:

Non-disclosure / confidentiality agreements Employment agreements Non-competition agreements Shareholder / buy-sell agreements Independent contractor agreements Terms and conditions of sale or purchase

Inventory management and supply agreements Sponsorship agreements Software license agreements Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements Franchise and distribution agreements Design and development agreements

Paul is also experienced in transactional matters. Representing both buyers and sellers, Paul handles both asset and equity based transactions, as well as other types of business combinations. This experience has allowed him to gain a keen understanding of issues that are important to business owners and provide counsel on the proper deal structure and terms for a successful transaction. Paul regularly assists his clients with the preparation and negotiation of confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, asset / stock purchase agreements, and other ancillary agreements necessary to consummate a buy/sell transaction.

Paul has assisted in the purchase and sale of many manufacturing and technology companies, service providers and food service businesses, among others.

He also has extensive experience representing colleges and universities in governance, regulatory, athletics, risk management, and vendor contracting matters.  He is member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys and a contributor to Bond’s Higher Education Law Report.