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Paul Michael Spizzirri
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Distinguished attorney and trusted legal advisor with more than 35 years of experience delivering sophisticated, results-driven counsel to domestic and international businesses and individual clients across a broad spectrum of legal, financial, and transactional matters. Renowned for his strategic insight and unwavering record of success, Paul brings an exceptional depth of expertise spanning general counsel services, complex commercial and tax litigation, expert testimony, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and post-acquisition integration for a diverse portfolio of global enterprises.
Where Legal Precision Meets Financial Strategy — Transforming Complexity into Competitive Advantage.
His multidisciplinary background in law, taxation, accounting, finance, and academia position Paul as a uniquely credentialed advisor capable of delivering integrated, enterprise-level counsel at the intersection of legal strategy and business performance.
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions
35%
34 years
Business
20%
34 years
Tax
10%
34 years
Criminal Defense
9%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 23 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Dakota for 33 years
State: South Dakota
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2017
Great advice
I consulted with Mr.Spizzirri and he provided me with great advice and what to do regarding my POA. He mentioned every detail and asked questions I didn't even think of. He would be a definite choice if I were to need a attorney.
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Experience
Honors
2026
Preeminent AV Attorney—Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Preeminent AV—Lawyers.com, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Rated Top Lawyer, Martindale-Avvo
2026
Preeminent AV Rating-Business & Corporate Law & Taxation, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo
2024
AV 10th Anniversary Recognition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
America's Most Honored Lawyer-Top 1%, American Registry
2019
America's Most Honored Professional, American Registry
2019
AV 5th Anniversary Recognition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Top Rated Lawyers in Georgia, Martindale-Hubbell®
2014
Global Award—Business Transaction Attorney of the Year, Corporate INTL
2013
Five Star Financial Professional Award (Business Planning), Atlanta Magazine
2013
Client Advisor Awards—Finalist, Creative Growth Group, Inc.
2011
Five Star Financial Professional Award (Business Planning), Atlanta Magazine
2009
Executive of the Year (Legal Services), Cambridge Who's Who
2009
Professional of the Year (Legal Services), Cambridge Who's Who
2008
Cambridge Who's Who, Cambridge Who's Who
2006
Transition into Law Practice Program Mentor, State Bar of Georgia, Supreme Court of the State of Georgia
2004
Senior Faculty Designation, Keller Graduate School of Management
2004
International Who's Who of Professionals, International Who's Who of Professionals
2004
Strathmore's Who's Who, Strathmore's Who's Who
N/A
Marquis Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
N/A
Platinum Who's Who, Platinum Who's Who
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney, Spizzirri Law Inc.
2015 - 2017
Member, Sherman & Howard, LLC (Taft Law)
2013 - 2015
Partner, Gordan & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
2010 - 2013
Partner (Corporate Practice Leader), Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
2009 - 2026
Senior Advisor, Investment Banking, Intelligent Edge Advisors
2002 - 2004
Partner, Duane Morris, LLP
2000 - 2002
Senior Tax Manager, Arthur Andersen, LLP
2000 - 2010
Senior Advisor, Investment Banking (New York, NY), Devry University
1998 - 2000
Manager, Ernst & Young, LLP
1997 - 1998
Supervising Senior Consultant, Deloitte & Touche, LLP
1993 - 1996
Attorney at Law, South Dakota Department of Revenue
1992 - 1993
Attorney, Kabeiseman, Hosmer and Kettering, LLP
Education
2006
DeVry University
M.A.F.M.
1997
Depaul University College of Law
LL.M.
1992
The University of South Dakota School of Law
J.D.
1989
The University of South Dakota, Beacom School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.),
1988
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2014
IMDB Documentary by Jacinda M. Rentrope
When the Checks Stop Coming In
Publications
2016
2014
LinkedIN
The Lawsuit Prevention Plan
2014
Thompson Reuters
Un-Employing America - "Inside the Minds: Understanding Recent Developments in Tax Law"
Languages
English
German