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Mr. Esposito's primary areas of practice are corporate and business law, closely held business services, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance, privacy investigations. His work focuses on clients in the banking and finance, community banking, technology, government contracting, and consulting services industries. Education West Virginia University, B.A. in Political Science and Economics, History and International Studies, cum laude,1996 University of Oxford, England (University College), M.St., Modern History, 1997 Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2000 Experience Advising financial services and banking sector clients on a diverse array of matters, including corporate governance, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, financial services laws and regulations, banking laws and regulations, mortgage lending laws and regulations, insurance laws and regulations, and employment laws and regulations Advising technology, government contracting, and consulting services businesses on corporate governance activities, venture capital placement activities, business partnership and joint venture arrangements, and mergers and acquisitions activities Developing, drafting, and negotiating corporate governance documents, including corporate bylaws, limited liability company operating agreements, and committee charters Developing, drafting, and negotiating various business contracts, including reseller and OEM agreements, technology licensing agreements, United States federal government contracts, and other contract agreements Advising on government contracting compliance activities, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance Advising on technology export control activities, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance Leading due diligence and deal activities for acquisition and divestment transactions Advising businesses on risk management activities Supporting business planning activities Chief Legal & Risk Officer, MVB Financial Corp. & MVB Bank, Inc. Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Augusta Systems, Inc. (acquired by Intergraph Corporation, now Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure) Co-Founder and Board Director, Resilient Technologies, LLC (acquired by Polaris Industries, Inc.) Deputy General Counsel, Office of West Virginia Governor Bob Wise Contact info:[email protected] Click here to visit website
Christine Williams
When our family-owned manufacturing company in Baltimore was presented with an unexpected acquisition offer, the complexity was overwhelming. We needed counsel who understood not just the transactional mechanics, but the profound personal and operational implications for a closely held business. Patrick Esposito was exactly that. His deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions for closely held businesses was immediately evident. He meticulously guided us through every stage, from the initial letter of intent to the final closing. What set him apart was his foresight in areas we hadn't considered, particularly compliance and data privacy due diligence related to our customer information. He didn't just review documents; he crafted a strategy that protected our legacy, ensured regulatory adherence, and secured optimal financial terms. His communication was consistently clear, patient, and direct, making a high-stakes process feel manageable. The transaction closed smoothly, and the operational transition he helped structure has been seamless. For any West Virginia business owner facing a corporate transition, Mr. Esposito’s blend of sharp legal acumen and genuine understanding of local business dynamics is an invaluable asset. We couldn't have asked for better representation.
