Paul A. Mitchell
Senior Counsel, Attorney at Lippes Mathias
About
Paul A. Mitchell, Senior Counsel at Lippes Mathias, assists private equity firms investing in early-stage technology companies. In Buffalo, New York, he counsels buyers and sellers on mergers, venture capital investments, and fund formations. He negotiates certificates of incorporation, stock purchase agreements, and shareholders agreements. He counsels solar project sponsors and developers on buying, selling, and developing projects. He drafts membership interest purchase agreements and energy procurement and construction agreements. Paul earned his J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 1985. He served as president of a small service company and assistant general counsel to a public children's toy manufacturer. He served as general counsel to a technology startup for its $90 million venture capital and debt financing. Drawing on those roles, he counsels serial entrepreneurs on mergers and capital raising.
Who is a good fit for Paul A. Mitchell
- Private equity firms investing in an early-stage technology company.
- Solar project sponsors and developers buying, selling, or developing a project.
- Serial entrepreneurs selling a company or raising capital.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 1985
- Cornell University, B.A., 1982
- Bar admissions
- New York, Connecticut
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America©, 2016-2027
- Chambers USA, Recognized Practitioner, Litigation: General Commercial (Upstate New York)
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional