Richard D. Palmieri
Partner, Attorney at Williams Mullen
About
Richard D. Palmieri, a Williams Mullen partner in Richmond, represents public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions. He represents private equity buyers and sellers in those transactions. He serves financial institutions, insurance companies, and e-commerce and entertainment businesses. He drafts formation documents for corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Those documents cover new companies, joint ventures, and entities after a purchase. He earned his Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, at the University of Richmond School of Law. Before law school, he completed a Bachelor of Science in meteorology at North Carolina State University. He completed a Master of Science in atmospheric science there as well. He negotiates vendor arrangements and contracts for his clients. He also counsels clients on corporate governance and general business matters.
Who is a good fit for Richard D. Palmieri
- Owners of public or private companies buying or selling a business.
- Private equity buyers and sellers completing a merger or acquisition.
- Companies forming a joint venture or a new entity after a purchase.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Richmond School of Law, J.D.
- North Carolina State University, M.S.
- North Carolina State University, B.S.
- Bar admissions
- Virginia
Recognition
- Best Lawyers® - "Ones to Watch" (2021-2024)
- Virginia Super Lawyers - “Rising Stars” (2021-2023)
- The Best Lawyers in America ® - Corporate Law (2025)
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Representation of a profitable B2B e-commerce platform in its sale to an acquirer and operator of niche e-commerce brands throughout North America.
- Representation of an independently owned and operated concert promoter in a $40 million stock purchase of a holding company that owns the equity in several venues, festivals and related entities. ($40,000,000)
- Representation of multinational public company in the closing of aircraft purchase transaction.
- Represented a top-50, middle-market insurance agency in its acquisition of a Delaware-based insurance agency.
- Representation of a regional concert and festival promoter in its 51% stock sale to a diversified promoter, producer, and venue operator for live entertainment events in the United States.
- Represented a financial institution in its merger with a holding company, creating a community bank with around $800 million in total assets.
- Representation of a buyer acquiring an $80 million gross revenue e-commerce platform. (buyer side)
- Representation of one of the largest franchisees of America’s fast-casual burger restaurant chain in the $16 million sale of their Florida state operations. ($16,000,000)
- Representation of a Virginia-based e-commerce company in its multi-million acquisition of a California legal e-commerce company.
- Representation of an entertainment services company in its $26 million acquisition of an annual music festival. ($26,000,000)
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional