Atty. Lawrence R. Bard
Larry Bard is a highly regarded business attorney whose clients depend on his guidance in corporate finance and securities law matters, including public and private offerings, venture capital transactions and other financing transactions. He advises companies on issues of corporate governance, business planning, securities law compliance, executive compensation, commercial contracts and complex joint ventures.
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Lawrence R. Bard is a business attorney based in Potomac, Maryland, practicing at Shulman Rogers. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Virginia, Virginia State Bar, Virginia, Virginia State Bar, and Virginia, Virginia State Bar. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Capital Markets (2026). Serands clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Larry Bard is a highly regarded business attorney whose clients depend on his guidance in corporate finance and securities law matters, including public and private offerings, venture capital transactions and other financing transactions
- He advises companies on issues of corporate governance, business planning, securities law compliance, executive compensation, commercial contracts and complex joint ventures
- Larry has completed several initial public offerings for companies in the mid-Atlantic region and has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions
- Clients across a wide range of industries, including financial, pharmaceutical, technology, biotech and retail, appreciate Larry’s unique blend of experience and expertise, and count on him to thoughtfully work through complex projects
- As Co-Chair of NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers, Larry works closely with startup and emerging growth companies
- A frequent speaker and writer on corporate and securities law, Larry has been recognized as a leading M&A lawyer by Legal 500 and IFLR1000
- He formerly clerked for the Delaware Court of the Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court, and is a certified public accountant
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Potomac are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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