Kurt R. Dumaw
Attorney, Attorney at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton
Past Board Member, Cary Chamber of CommerceNorth Carolina Bar AssociationNorth Carolina State BarState Bar of Michigan
About
Kurt R. Dumaw advises clients as outside corporate counsel on business acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing transactions. At Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton, he represents clients in automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing. His practice also covers real estate acquisition, development, and commercial leasing. He advises on commercial contracts, including drafting and negotiation. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Boston University School of Law. He also holds an A.B. from the University of Michigan. He works directly with clients' boards and executive officers, advising on business acquisitions and corporate restructuring.
Who is a good fit for Kurt R. Dumaw
- Companies in automotive, healthcare, or manufacturing pursuing business acquisitions.
- Companies planning joint ventures that need financing and contract advice.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Michigan, A.B.
- Boston University School of Law, J.D.
- Bar admissions
- North Carolina
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2019-2027), Corporate Law (2027)
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
- Listed among Business North Carolina Magazine Legal Elite: Real Estate (2022); Business (2024)
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationCommercial leases and lease assignments
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Lead counsel to international company in the sale of a subsidary business in the vehicle services market. (seller side)
- Served as buyer’s counsel for $90 Million merger acquisition ($90,000,000, buyer side)
- Represented developer in the acquisition, construction, and leasing of a $54 Million office tower ($54,000,000)
- Served as issuer’s counsel for $60 Million bond financing ($60,000,000)
- Served as lead counsel for fifty property multi-state, sale and leaseback financing transaction
- Represented client on a $420 Million equity sale transaction ($420,000,000)
- Represented buyer in a $55 Million strategic acquisition ($55,000,000, buyer side)
- Advised international clients on company restructurings, acquisitions, stock plans, and personnel matters
- Represented seller of $100 Million hotel portfolio ($100,000,000, seller side)
- Served as borrower’s counsel for a $50 Million letter of credit facility ($50,000,000)
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional