John-Paul Schick

John-Paul Schick

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 27 years

Business Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Business, Commercial, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements

4711 Hope Valley Road, Suite 4F-526, Durham, NC

About John-Paul

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Planning and organizing corporations, limited liability companies, professional associations, and partnerships; selling, acquiring or other disposition of businesses; dispute resolution; civil litigation; loan and refinance closings; contract negotiation and drafting

28 years

25%
Commercial Real Estate 25%

Negotiating and closing transactions for commercial purchases and loan refinances; drafting development and construction agreements; negotiating and drafting leases, etc. between commercial landlords and tenants; resolving restriction disputes among neighboring landowners; drafting and enforcing commercial lease contracts; providing assistance with zoning, land use, and planning

28 years

25%
Construction and Development 25%

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; drafting project correspondence; performing schedule and claim analyses; resolving disputes among parties; participating in mediations and arbitrations

28 years

25%
Contracts and Agreements 25%

Contract negotiation and drafting

28 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 270-295 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schick Law PC

4711 Hope Valley Road, Suite 4F-526, Durham, NC, 27707

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John-Paul Schick's Reviews

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Posted by Mihali | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Amazing Attorney

What I love the most from working with John-Paul is his ability to ask the right questions. He has been someone that I have come to count on since the first day I started my business. Not your average attorney, he is very personable, reliable and someone you want in your corner. Been working with Joh...n-Paul for over 11 years and have been pleased with the outcome every time.

Posted by Rodney | July 29, 2015 | Commercial

Excellent Attorney

My client used John- Paul as his Attorney on the purchase of a building for his restaurant and needless to say, the attention to detail and the quality of his work was outstanding. John- Paul was very active throughout the entire process of the sale and gave straight forward advice that served my cl...ient well. It is my privilege to recommend John-Paul as an excellent Attorney that can deliver.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2012

The type of person you want in a lawyer

John-Paul is the type of person you want in a lawyer. He was quick to call me back and when he did, I felt I had all of his attention. He is very detailed but kept things in a way that I could understand and follow. The most important factor about John-Paul is that I feel confident and assured my leg...al matters are in the best hands possible.

Posted by David | March 15, 2012 | Real Estate

REO Land Purchase

My company was attempting to purchase the remaining lots in an REO residential community. The purchase was to include our having to assume the remaiining developer obligations, which were significant and somewhat complex. It was absolutely essential that we complete the deal in a tight deadline. T...he complexity of the deal stemmed from having to create documents that had to be reviewed and approved by several disparate groups involved in the transaction, including City staff, City attorneys, the community homeowners association, the bank (seller) and their consultant, and my company's hierarchy. In many cases, documents had to be created and revised on extremely short notice with abnormally quick turnaround. John-Paul made himself available 24/7 and in several cases was working for me into the early morning hours to make sure we stayed on schedule. Through his experience and thoroughness, he produced legal documents that, thankfully, invited very little return comment from the City's attorney. Because of his easy-going demeanor and ability to speak to the level of his audience, without sounding overly "lawyerly", I was happy to have John-Paul step in and and speak on my company's behalf in negotiations with the City and the homeowners association. Bottom line, with John-Paul's invaluable assistance and excellent counsel, we were able to pull off a deal that had me awake at night for many weeks. He is a terrific resource to my company.

Posted by Dave | June 30, 2011

I Highly Reccomend John-Paul Schick

“We have been working with Michael and John-Paul for several years and have been extremely impressed with their knowledge, creativity, and determination. Their ‘can do’ attitude is incredible.”

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Kevin Ginsberg

Business lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John-Paul since law school and have used him as a lawyer for my own/wife's business related formation matter. He is efficient and handles his matters with integrity; highly endorse him."

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Gregory Connor

Commercial real estate lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Jean-Paul always provides well thought out and effective solutions for his clients. Not only that, but he is well liked and a pleasure to work with on a personal level."

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Doris Dixon

Construction and development lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Friend

"I have known John-Paul both professionally and personally for several years. I have recommended him to my friends and clients many times. He is knowledgeable in his field, easy to talk to, and goes the extra mile for his clients and friends."

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Jeffrey Howard

Business lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have consulted John-Paul on numerous business matters and he always gives sound, reasoned, useful advice. I would highly recommend him to those in need of his counsel."

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Kristen Beightol

Business lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known John-Paul my entire career and can whole-heartedly endorse his work. He is a brilliant and creative attorney who gives more than 100% to each of his cases and each of his clients. He is knowledgeable, ethical and a true leader in his profession."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Entrepreneur of the Year, Triangle Business Leader

1997

Editor-in-Chief, North Carolina Journal of International Law & Commercial Regulation

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Owner, Schick Law PC

2006 - 2020

Member, Ortiz & Schick, PLLC

1998 - 2006

Partner, Faison & Gillespie

Associations

2016 - Present

Better Yes Network

Board Member

2013 - Present

American Marketing Association - Triangle Chapter

Board Member (General Counsel)

2011 - Present

Sterling Montessori Parent Faculty Association

Member - Eagle Ray

2009 - Present

HBA of Durham, Orange, Chatham Counties

Member

2006 - Present

Wake County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1998 - 2015

American Bar Association

Member

1998 - 2006

Durham County Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Davidson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Business Management Program - Part III

Why Contracts are Important

2015

Retail, Office & Restaurant Leases CLE

Retail Lease Provisions

2015

Lunch & Learn

What Can Go Wrong on a Construction Project

2014

Retail, Office & Restaurant Leases CLE

Retail Lease Provisions

2013

Home Builders Assn. of Orange, Durham & Chatham Counties

Changes to N.C. Mechanics Lien Laws

2012

Investors Title Fall Gathering eRecording in North Carolina in 2012

2011

Legal Issues for Professional Engineers

Overview of the Litigation Process; Providing Testimony in a Civil Case

2011

Home Builders Assn. of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties

Setting up a Company & 10 Important Contract Terms

2007

Broker Post License 3 Class, Durham Technical Community College

The Roles of the Broker, Buyer, and Seller in a Commercial Real Estate Transaction"

Languages

Spanish

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