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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 | Intellectual Property
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 anonymous | December 11, 2024 | Corporate & Incorporation
Exceptional. Quick, clear, and thorough
I had a niche issue around company stock options where I couldn’t find satisfactory answers to. Paul was able to get back to me quickly with answers and further direction. I found him to be comprehensive, professional, collaborative, and easy to work with. A rare combination of qualities and ...
Posted by Ryan | February 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Paul has always exceeded our expectations!
My brother Kelly and I started an apparel brand called Team Blessed®️ years ago and around 2016/2017 we wanted to start the process in protecting it. After getting hooked up with Paul at Optima Law; we can honestly say he has been the best Lawyer we have ever come across or worked with. He is so kind...
Posted by Mason | December 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business
FANTASTIC SERVICE
Paul with Optima Law Group has been essential in my small business needs. Each member I have interacted with has been professional and supportive in my journey to growing my business. I can understand what the next steps in each process through the conversations with the team. They simplify complex d...
Posted by Robin | November 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business
A true professional.
Paul and his team at Optima Law Group have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Starting a business can be daunting, but Paul helped me through the process and explained each step in a way that was easy for me to understand and follow as we set up my LLC and protected my trademarks. A few minutes ...
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
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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