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Paul O’Reilly has served as a trusted advisor to clients for more than 30 years, representing everyone from small startups to large publicly traded companies across a wide range of legal and business matters. His clients in business frequently call on him for their personal and financial matters as well, knowing he will approach every issue with the same thoughtfulness and care. 

Paul’s practice covers business formations, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, contracts, estate planning, finance, and day-to-day business operations. His background as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia and as a civil litigator in the private sector gives him a courtroom perspective that shapes how he helps clients avoid costly mistakes in their transactions. 

Paul has a strong track record in SBA lending and crisis mitigation. During the pandemic, he helped approximately 30 Broadway production houses and live venue operators obtain nearly $270 million in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, assisting thousands of people in getting back to work. He has been a featured panelist on webinars focused on SBA loan programs and was widely quoted in the Washington Business Journal and other national business publications. 

Paul has negotiated and overseen international transactions in Australia, Korea, China, India, the Middle East, Liberia, Benin, Turkey, throughout Europe, and Canada, including deals in British Columbia and Ontario. He consistently looks beyond the immediate legal question to connect clients with the right people and resources, whether inside the firm or out. As one client said simply: ‘The peace of mind was well worth it.