DONALD J. PALAZZO is the chairman of the Nevers, Palazzo, Maddux & Packard Business Law Group and is a member of the firm’s executive committee.

A significant portion of Mr. Palazzo’s practice includes the representation of closely-held businesses and their owners on an ongoing basis in most areas affecting the organization's finances and the operation of their businesses. This often involves financings, purchases and sales, joint ventures, private placements, buy/sell agreements, employment agreements, commercial transactions and contracts and agreements of all kinds. He regularly advises companies on strategic positioning, business model and revenue generation issues, and exit planning. He also spends a substantial amount of time representing clients in one-time transactions, such as the sale of their business or the negotiation and documentation of a strategic partnership. His practice includes the representation of mature businesses as well as a number of emerging growth companies in high tech and other industries. He also represents senior executives in connection with agreements for their compensation and equity participation, as well as the negotiation of terms for separation from their employers. In addition, he counsels clients about real estate aspects of their business, which may include leasing or the purchase and/or sale of real property.

Mr. Palazzo works extensively with corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships in connection with agreements and disputes among their shareholders, members and partners, negotiating comprehensive solutions without litigation. When litigation becomes necessary, he works with the firm’s litigation team to provide aggressive advocacy of the client’s interests.

Mr. Palazzo graduated magna cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1974, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Don graduated from UCLA School of Law in 1977, where he was a member of the UCLA Law Review.

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