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Paul Nardulli
also known as Optima Law Group, APC, Paul G. Nardulli
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Biography
Paul Nardulli is the President and CEO of Optima Law Group where he provides strategic counsel to emerging and well-established companies in the areas of corporate formation and maintenance, complex contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, business transactions, intellectual property protection, trademark prosecution with the USPTO, mergers, acquisitions, private placements and securities compliance. He uses his deep transactional experience to carry out integrated legal strategies to increase value for companies across many sectors. Mr. Nardulli has spent time professionally in Europe where he attended business school and in Hong Kong where he worked in the legal department for AIG. He has also worked closely in the San Diego community at the University of San Diego Entrepreneurship Clinic, where he provided pro bono legal services to entrepreneurs desiring to start or expand a business.
Representative Experience
• Successfully negotiated acquisition of company by IronMan
• Managed trademark portfolio for Los Angeles movie studio
• Successfully negotiated investment deal with "Shark" from ABC's Shark Tank
• Provides strategic counsel on corporate and IP matters for life innovative sciences companies
Education
Mr. Nardulli obtained his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, and his B.S. from the University of California at Riverside. While practicing law, he obtained an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate from Stanford University to gain additional tools for his clients’ benefit.
Optima Law Group was founded to assist start-ups, entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies and companies of all sizes with their growth and development. We specialize and excel in the Full Spectrum of Business, Corporate and Intellectual Property Law matters. Free initial consultations.
We counsel businesses of all sizes. Count on a custom strategic approach and impeccable preparation that delivers results. We have the experience to provide strategic counsel to your business in many areas, as if we were your in-house counsel. We emphasize quality, affordability, and results.
Our legal team helps businesses, inventors and entrepreneurs protect their most valued assets - their brands, ideas, unique works, and inventions. We will guide you through the entire IP process and expertly prosecute your trademarks, copyrights, and patents, and protect your trade secrets.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Business
19%
Contracts and Agreements
19%
Corporate and Incorporation
19%
Trademark Application
19%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 2 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 5 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Max Ponzone | July 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business
Optima Law: A Decade of Trust, Talent, Care and Friendship!
Working with Paul, Erica, and the team at Optima Law has been nothing short of a fantastic experience. For nearly a decade, they have been not only our legal partners but our allies, combining brilliant counsel with a generous spirit, patience, creativity and the flexibility needed by an ambitious st...
Posted by Tom | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent Personalized Counsel
I have known Paul for many years and every interaction with him has been friendly and lighthearted. When I was in a position to need him, he was able to maintain that feeling while being exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. When I started another business with a new partner, Pau...
Posted by Cory | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business
Great Team at Optima Law Group
The experience and knowledge of Paul and his team at Optima is unmatched. He’s able to explain things in a way that are easy to understand and he’s always looking out for myself and my company. Beyond happy with the service I always get from this group. A great lawyer I can also consider a friend.
Posted by Laura | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business
Would Highly Recommend
I had an amazing experience working with Paul. He was very knowledgeable, professional and provided me support for both my business and intellectual property.
Posted by Danielle | April 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business
President/Owner
Optima Law Group has been our corporate law representatives for 20+ years. As our business has evolved and expanded over the years, Paul and his team have provided us with expertise in navigating our growth. We are extremely pleased with the staff at Optima and cherish the relationship that we have b...
Paul Nardulli's Lawyer Endorsements
"Paul is an exceptionally knowledgeable attorney whose dedication to his clients is unmatched. A great attorney and an even greater individual."
Erwin Nepomuceno
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Mr. Nardulli. He works hard to help his clients achieve their corporate/business goals and he is an amazing human being."
"I had the pleasure of working with Paul and his outstanding team. They were proactive, efficient, and consistently communicative, keeping me informed at every step. Paul is an exceptionally knowledgeable attorney who handles matters accurately and promptly. I wholeheartedly recommend him and look forward to continuing to work with him on my own cases."
"Paul's willingness to teach and guide made working with him an invaluable learning experience. He approaches every client matter with care and a solutions-driven mindset, always keeping the bigger picture in focus while ensuring nothing is overlooked. His ability to balance strategic business considerations with thorough legal analysis makes him an exceptional attorney and colleague."
"Paul is a fantastic and competent attorney who takes wonderful care of his clients! It is truly a pleasure to witness."
"Paul is an excellent attorney with a great business mindset and a clear understanding of his client's goals. He is an outstanding resource for growing companies and determined to help them thrive."
"Paul is thorough, detail-oriented, and creative with his approaches and solutions to a wide range of business law matters."
"Paul is an outstanding attorney who truly cares about helping his clients. I would highly recommend him for any of your business' needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Daisy Castro
Workers compensation lawyer
Dominic Claudio
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Anthony Chalifoux
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Rebecca Ritchey
Family lawyer
Ashley Teague
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
AV Rated Preeminent Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Rated Preeminent Award, Martindale Hubbell
2010
CALI in Negotiations, University of San Diego School of Law
2010
CALI in Business Planning, University of San Diego School of Law
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
President, Optima Law Group, APC
1900 - Present
Attorney, Optima Law Group, APC
Associations
Association of Corporate Counsel
Member
World Intellectual Property Organization
Member
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Member
State Bar of Texas, Corporate Counsel Section
Member
Hawaii State Bar Association
Member
Front Range Inventors and Innovators
Member
Education
2016
Stanford University
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate
2010
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of California - Riverside
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Front Range Inventors and Innovators
Business Planning and Entity Selection For Entrepreneurs
2014
BioCom California
Legal Considerations When Negotiating and Contracting with Contract Research Organizations
Publications
2015
Business and Intellectual Property Law Blog
Business and Intellectual Property
Languages
English