Paul D. Johnson, Partner

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Paul routinely advises clients on private securities offerings under Rules 506(b) and (c) of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, with a particular emphasis on offerings involving real estate and the use of Delaware statutory trusts (“DSTs”). Relatedly, Paul often advises clients engaged in tax-deferred exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. 

In addition to advising clients on private securities offerings and tax-advantaged transactions, Paul assists clients with general corporate governance matters, joint ventures, and other transactional matters. 

Paul previously served as a legal research fellow while living in downtown Yangon, Myanmar for OpenDevelopment Myanmar, an open data platform that seeks to provide unbiased information to a wide array of stakeholders. 

Education:  

• William & Mary Law School, J.D.
•  Grand Valley State University, B.S., Business Administration, emphasis Finance & Accounting

Publications:

• It's Always Sunny in Delaware: 1031 Exchanges and the Benefits of DSTs

Bar Admission: Virginia

Email: PJohnson@McQuadeJohnson.com

Phone: (804) 857-0116