Paul A. McCarthy

Paul A. McCarthy

Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

4.0 (1 reviews)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
33+ years experience
Rhoades McKee PC
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55 Campau Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Bio

With a background in finance and accounting, and with specialized training in business valuation, Paul helps clients determine the value of privately held business interests, often in high-stakes, complex and (sometimes) contentious shareholder and family law disputes. Business valuation expertise is critical to his clients with respect to shareholder and governance issues, shareholders looking to exit companies who either have or lack liquidity rights, families in multi-generational businesses, divorce actions where an interest in the company is subject to marital division, post-acquisition disputes, and officers, directors, or shareholders in oppression litigation, dissenters’ rights actions, or actions involving breach of fiduciary duties, and trustees and beneficiaries of trusts holding privately held interests.Learn more on the firm website. With a background in finance and accounting, and with specialized training in business valuation, Paul helps clients determine the value of privately held business interests, often in high-stakes, complex and (sometimes) contentious shareholder and family law disputes. Business valuation expertise is critical to his clients with respect to shareholder and governance issues, shareholders looking to exit companies who either have or lack liquidity rights, families in multi-generational businesses, divorce actions where an interest in the company is subject to marital division, post-acquisition disputes, and officers, directors, or shareholders in oppression litigation, dissenters’ rights actions, or actions involving breach of fiduciary duties, and trustees and beneficiaries of trusts holding privately held interests.Learn more on the firm website. With a background in finance and accounting, and with specialized training in business valuation, Paul helps clients determine the value of privately held business interests, often in high-stakes, complex and (sometimes) contentious shareholder and family law disputes. Business valuation expertise is critical to his clients with respect to shareholder and governance issues, shareholders looking to exit companies who either have or lack liquidity rights, families in multi-generational businesses, divorce actions where an interest in the company is subject to marital division, post-acquisition disputes, and officers, directors, or shareholders in oppression litigation, dissenters’ rights actions, or actions involving breach of fiduciary duties, and trustees and beneficiaries of trusts holding privately held interests. Learn more on the firm website.

Practice Areas

Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2025)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2022)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2020)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2019)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2015)
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Practice Area: Banking and Finance Law
  • Practice Area: Legal Malpractice Law
  • Chambers USA, Ranked Lawyer, "Paul is singled out by sources as having 'abundant trial skills' as well as being 'levelheaded and practical'. He is noted for his expertise in acting for corporate clients on shareholder and non-compete issues."
  • 2011 Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leader in Law
  • Leading LawyersSM
  • Michigan's Law and Politics, Super Lawyer, Business Litigation
  • International Society of Barristers
  • Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

  • Marquette University, J.D., graduated 1992

Reviews

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Pamela Taylor

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex business valuation dispute

I engaged Paul McCarthy at Rhoades McKee to assist with a contentious shareholder dispute that involved determining the fair market value of my minority interest in a family-owned manufacturing company. The situation was highly charged, and we needed someone with both legal acumen and financial expertise. Paul's 30+ years of experience and his background in finance and accounting were immediately evident. He meticulously explained the valuation methodologies and how they applied to our specific case, which was invaluable. His recognition in legal malpractice and litigation circles gave us great confidence in his strategic approach. Paul and his team crafted a compelling position that led to a favorable settlement without the need for protracted litigation. The only minor critique would be that during particularly busy periods, there could be a day's delay in email responses, though phone calls were always returned promptly. Overall, Paul McCarthy is a formidable attorney whose deep, specialized knowledge in business valuation is a tremendous asset for any client facing complex financial legal matters in West Michigan.

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