Profile
Paul DeCoste is a member of the Corporate Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Fort Lauderdale office. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate governance, and other general corporate law matters. He has previously founded and co-founded several businesses, including businesses related to law and technology.
Capabilities
Experience
- Representation of a Florida-based private equity fund in the sale of its Florida-based insurance portfolio company.
- Representation of Alani Nutrition, LLC, a Kentucky-based health and wellness brand in its sale to Celsius Holdings, Inc., a Florida-based global beverage company for premium lifestyle energy drinks.
- Representation of UES Professional Solutions, LLC in its acquisition of Marino Engineering Associates, LLC and in ongoing corporate governance matters.
- Representation of a private equity fund in connection with platform and add-on acquisitions in the IT services sector.
- Representation of a private equity fund in connection with platform and add-on acquisitions in the accounting sector.
- Co-Founder, Privity AI, 2023-2024
- Co-Founder, LoadBlock, 2017-2021
- Founder, Sapphire Mobile Car Detailing, 2015-2021
- Law Clerk, Office of General Counsel, Florida Office of Financial Regulation, 2022-2024
Recognition & Leadership
- New York State Bar Association, Innovation Tournament, 2023
- Florida State University College of Law Moot Court Team, Final Four Competitor, 2022
Credentials
Education
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J.D., Florida State University
- Moot Court
- Law Review
- Business Review
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B.A., Business Law, Arizona State University
- Rugby Team
Admissions
- Florida