Paul A. Share

Mr. Share began his practice in 1973 at the law firm of Willkie, Farr & Gallagher, specializing in corporate and securities law. Between 1977 and 1985, Mr. Share held several positions in the legal department of Reliance Group, Inc., including general counsel of Leasco, its computer leasing subsidiary, and general counsel of RCG International, Reliance Group's consulting division.

While at Reliance Group, Mr. Share gained extensive experience in the acquisition and sale of businesses, securities law, loan agreements, corporate law matters, and the negotiating and drafting of a wide variety of contracts, including employment agreements, shareholder agreements, leasing agreements, and software development and licensing agreements.

In 1985, Mr. Share became counsel to Holtzman & Urquhart, a Houston-based law firm specializing in general commercial and products liability litigation. Mr. Share was the head of Holtzman & Urquhart's New York office between 1985 and 1991. While at Holtzman & Urquhart, Mr. Share was involved with a number of litigation matters for such clients as NL Industries and Pfizer.

Paul A. Share, Esq. is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Personal Background and Admissions:

Admitted: New York State (1974); United States District Court, for the Southern District of New York (1974); United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (1993); and, United States Supreme Court (1987).

Education and Academic Activities:

University of Michigan (B.A., 1970); Wayne State University (J.D., magna cum laude, 1973). Member: Wayne State Law Review, 1972-1973. Member: Association of the Bar of the City of New York: American Bar Association.

Photo: CFrank Grunberg-Shutters Photo 2008