
Paul J. Vallone
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- New York
Education
Franklin & Marshall College, B.A.
University at Buffalo, M.B.A.
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., Cum Laude
A significant portion of Paul’s practice involves representing private companies, both domestically and internationally, in complex acquisitions and disposition transactions such as mergers, joint ventures, asset and stock sales, and private equity investments. These transactions have involved companies operating in a variety of industries, such as wood flooring sales and distribution; hardwood and lumber sales and distribution; specialty chemical manufacturing; the manufacture and sale of polyurethane products; the manufacture and sale of drink coasters; the rent-to-own industry; the waste management industry; and the distribution of confectionary, chocolate, and specialty products.
Paul also provides general corporate and contract advice, including distribution agreements, sales representative agreements, license agreements, and employment agreements, both domestically and internationally, for clients involved in various industries, including specialty chemical manufacturing, third-party health care providers, and several tool and die manufacturers. In addition, he advises numerous closely held companies in a variety of areas, including succession planning, shareholders agreements, ownership transfers, estate planning, and exit strategies.
Paul is a member of Hodgson Russ's board of directors and previously served on Hodgson Russ's Committee for Attorney Recruiting, Development, and Diversity.
Paul exclusively practices U.S. law and is admitted to practice in New York.
Honors
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America (Corporate Law) 2014 - 2021
- Leadership Buffalo Class of 2007
- Former member, Albany Law Review
Experience
- Acquisition of European Chemical Manufacturing Plant Requires Tax Planning, Debt Financing & Environmental Services
- Advise Client Dealing with Trademark Pirates
- Merger on Behalf of Privately Held Confectionery Company
- Multi-Transaction Roll Up of Retail Stores and IPO
- Representation of Food Preservative Client
In the News
Press Releases
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 20, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 20, 2019
- Press Release, August 15, 2018
- Press Release, August 15, 2017
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 18, 2016
- Press Release, August 17, 2015
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Corporate & Business Alert, December 30, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, April 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Practice Alert, April 3, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Corporate Alert, March 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 16, 2020
- Agriculture Alert, November 6, 2018
- September 16, 2010
Presentations & Events
- Buffalo, NY, July 26, 2016
- Council of American States in Canada Seminar: Canadian Business Expansion Into the U.S.: A Case Study Analysis of U.S. Business, Tax, Banking, and Immigration IssuesMississauga, ON, June 2, 2009
Professional Associations
- Buffalo Niagara Partnership board of directors
- Bar Association of Erie County
- Former chair, Bar Association of Erie County Corporation Law Committee, 2000-02
Community & Pro Bono
- Junior Achievement of Western New York board of directors (2001-2017)
- Mathewson McCarthy Baseball board of directors