Atty. William R. Paul

Atty. William R. Paul

Has represented public and closely held companies, securities issuers, underwriters, broker-dealers and venture capital investors in securities offerings, compliance activities, and administrative and enforcement proceedings. Practice includes mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, business combinations, business sales, and a wide variety of commercial transactions.

Tampa Tampa 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William R. Paul at a glance

William R. Paul is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Silvestri P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), District of Columbia (1975), Florida (1980), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1982). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1973) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Economics, 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Hillsborough County and American (Member: Business Law Section Committee on Federal Regulation of Securities) Bar Associations Association of SEC Alumni, Inc. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Has represented public and closely held companies, securities issuers, underwriters, broker-dealers and venture capital investors in securities offerings, compliance activities, and administrative and enforcement proceedings
  • Practice includes mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, business combinations, business sales, and a wide variety of commercial transactions
  • Moot Court Honor Society and National Moot Court Team, Brooklyn Law School, 1972-1973
  • Senior Staff Attorney, U.S
  • Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Corporation Finance, 1973-1977

Co-Author

  • "Anti-Takeover Laws," The Florida Bar, Florida Corporate Practice 1990-1991
  • Director, 1983— and President, 1991-1993, Real Estate Investment Council, Inc. Director, 1999— and President, 2001-2003, Association For Corporate Growth, Tampa Bay Chapter

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Paul's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William R. Paul 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

William R. Paul is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Securities Law

William R. Paul is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R. Paul

Where is William R. Paul's law office located?
William R. Paul's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Silvestri P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Paul handle?
William R. Paul focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William R. Paul practiced law?
William R. Paul has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William R. Paul go to law school?
William R. Paul earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S. Economics, 1964).
How can I contact William R. Paul for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William R. Paul received?
William R. Paul's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1973
B.S. Economics
University of Pennsylvania
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975
Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1983

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