Paul Louis Zelnick

Paul Louis Zelnick

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 15 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Contracts & Agreements, Mergers & Acquisitions ... +4 more

7293 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, FL

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 25%

Entity formations; entity restructurings and conversions; equity swaps; debt conversions; equity redemptions; the preparation of corporate consents and resolutions.

25%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Prepare, review, and negotiate service agreements; vendor agreements; NDAs; liability waivers; licensing agreements; joint venture agreements; SAS agreements; management agreements; distribution agreements; and car rental agreements.

20%
Mergers and Acquisitions 20%

Represent both buyers and sellers in asset purchase transactions; membership interest/stock purchase transactions; and merger transactions.

20%
Partnership 15%

Prepare and negotiate corporate by-laws, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and limited partnership agreements.

15%
Employee Benefits 10%

Preparation and negotiation of employee and independent contractor agreements; restricted and unrestricted stock plans; profit sharing plans; stock option plans; phantom stock plans; SARS; and the issuance of profits interests.

10%
Debt and Lending Agreements 5%

Private and commercial loan transactions.

5%
Securities Offerings 5%

Regulation D capital raising transactions; seed round capital raising transactions; simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs); and the preparation of convertible promissory notes.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Caldera Law

7293 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, FL, 33150

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Paul Louis Zelnick's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jacob | March 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Outstanding Dedication and Results – Highly Recommend!

Mr. Paul Zelnick took on my very difficult case against an auto insurance company when others might have walked away, and he handled it with incredible professionalism, determination, and skill. Not only did he resolve the case in a timely manner, but he ultimately won it. What truly sets Paul apar...t is his dedication to his clients. He consistently went above and beyond—working after hours to make sure I had the support I needed and even taking the time to respond to my text messages despite his busy schedule. That level of commitment gave me real peace of mind throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about getting the best outcome for you, Paul Zelnick is the one to call. I’m extremely grateful for everything he’s done for me.

Posted by Dhananjay | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Startup Assistance

Paul helped us with our incorporation documents, and initial shareholder agreements, and we highly recommend his services. He was very responsive, provided deliverables in a timely manner, and professional throughout our encounters.

Posted by Don | March 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Venture Capital

Caldera Helped us with our Venture Capital Fund

Paul is the best in the game. I was referred to him in a dire pinch to establish my Venture Capital Fund in a 2 week window. He immediately committed to the work and expertly completed the job. Thank you Paul for getting this done for us and now we are up and running because of Caldera Law!!!... We are excited to work with you for the long term. -Don Capi

Posted by Joshua | September 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business

10/10

Paul is not only an upstanding attorney, but also an outstanding person. I hired him to assist me in working out a business deal. From the very beginning he was informative and laid out a detailed plan every step of the way. This was my first experience in doing a business deal and Paul made it much ...smoother of a process for me. He will be sure that you understand everything clearly. He never made it difficult at all to communicate and get in touch with him, in fact it was the opposite. Thank you Paul for your great service to young entrepreneurs like myself! If you are looking for a reliable attorney that will protect and stand for you, then Paul is your guy!

Posted by Marcel Froio | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Paul’s professionalism

Paul Louis Zelnick provided exceptional legal expertise in revising our existing contracts and creating a new one for hiring subcontractors. His attention to detail and deep understanding of the nuances in our industry ensured that our agreements are both comprehensive and protective of our interests.... Paul was thorough, responsive, and a true professional throughout the process. We highly recommend his services to any business in need of reliable and knowledgeable legal counsel.

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"Paul's gregarious tenacity is an asset to any client. His legal and business knowledge support exceptional advice for the persons and companies he represents. Paul is an outstanding advocate."

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Litigation lawyer | May 15

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Corporate Attorney, Caldera Law

2020 - 2022

Corporate Attorney, Nason Yeager Gerson White & Lioce, PA

2017 - 2020

Corporate and Securities Attorney, Saul Ewing

Associations

French American Chamber of Commerce

Georgetown University Alumni Association

Business Networks International

Quality Assurance Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Sell-Side M&A

Regulation D Securities Offerings

Loan Transactions

Buy-Side M&A

Outside General Counsel

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Education

N/A

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

N/A

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

French

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