Atty. Paul A. McCarthy

Atty. Paul A. McCarthy

With a background in finance and accounting, and with specialized training in business valuation, Paul helps clients determine the value of privately held business interests, often in high-stakes, complex and (sometimes) contentious shareholder and family law disputes. Business valuation expertise is critical to his clients with respect to shareholder and governance issues, shareholders looking to exit companies who either have or lack liquidity rights, families in multi-generational businesses, divorce actions where an interest in the company is subject to marital division, post-acquisition d

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Profile Summary

About Paul A. McCarthy at a glance

Paul A. McCarthy is a business and litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Rhoades McKee PC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, Michigan. Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Grand Rapids) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • With a background in finance and accounting, and with specialized training in business valuation, Paul helps clients determine the value of privately held business interests, often in high-stakes, complex and (sometimes) contentious shareholder and family law disputes
  • Business valuation expertise is critical to his clients with respect to shareholder and governance issues, shareholders looking to exit companies who either have or lack liquidity rights, families in multi-generational businesses, divorce actions where an interest in the company is subject to marital division, post-acquisition disputes, and officers, directors, or shareholders in oppression litigation, dissenters’ rights actions, or actions involving breach of fiduciary duties, and trustees and beneficiaries of trusts holding privately held interests
  • Learn more on the firm website

Practice Areas Explained

Paul A. McCarthy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul A. McCarthy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul A. McCarthy

Where is Paul A. McCarthy's law office located?
Paul A. McCarthy's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Rhoades McKee PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul A. McCarthy handle?
Paul A. McCarthy focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Paul A. McCarthy go to law school?
Paul A. McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Paul A. McCarthy for a consultation?
You can contact Paul A. McCarthy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Paul A. McCarthy received?
Paul A. McCarthy's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Grand Rapids); Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1992

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Grand Rapids)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading LawyersSM
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Michigan's Law and Politics, Super Lawyer, Business Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Society of Barristers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Grand Rapids)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Grand Rapids)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Grand Rapids)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Grand Rapids)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Grand Rapids)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Michigan, Michigan

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