Paul A. McCarthy

Paul graduated with honors from the University of Michigan Business School in 1989, earning a B.B.A. degree with a finance concentration. He received his law degree, cum laude, from Marquette University in 1992, where was also an Associate Member of the Marquette Law Review. Paul continued his focus on business-related issues by earning an M.B.A. from Marquette University in 1994, thus completing his dual-degree studies.

Paul is a trial lawyer and focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, complex civil litigation matters, and professional liability defense. Paul handles a host of business-related litigation matters, with special emphasis on shareholder/member/partnership disputes, post-acquisition disputes, shareholder/member oppression, lock-outs, dissenters’ rights/appraisal actions, freeze-out mergers, and officer/director liability actions.

He has significant experience handling business valuation issues, and is deepening his specialization by pursuing accreditation as a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) through The Institute of Business Appraisers.

Paul’s litigation practice includes trials in various state and federal courts. He is also experienced in various forms of alternative dispute resolution, including facilitative mediation and arbitration. Paul is a member of the Michigan Bar Association and various sections, including the Business Law Section, and has served on State Bar Committees. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association of Western Michigan and is a member of the American Bar Association.

He is an active member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association and is a former Chair of the Young Lawyer’s Section. Paul is also involved in various community activities. Paul joined Rhoades McKee upon his graduation from law school in 1992, is a shareholder in the firm, and has served as a member of the firm’s Executive and Strategic Planning Committees.

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