J. Paul Singleton
Paul Singleton represents companies of all sizes in a wide variety of business related matters in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing and general business planning. He has worked with clients across several industries, including real estate, healthcare, automotive, construction and technology / telecommunications. His practice includes negotiating purchase and sale agreements and related documents; managing and conducting the due diligence process for acquisitions and dispositions; and advising on various general corporate matters including entity formation and corporate governance.
Prior to beginning his legal career, Paul served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Middle East aboard the USS Constellation.
Memberships
American Bar Association — Business Law Section, Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity and Venture Capital Subcommittees
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Nashville Bar Association
Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants — Associate Member
Literacy Council of Sumner County — Board of Directors
Representative Experience
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Representation of Physicians Immediate Care, a Midwest leader in urgent care and occupational health services, in its sale to WellNow Urgent Care, an urgent care provider nationwide. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, one of the country’s leading dermatology practices, in its acquisition of Esterson Dermatology, a dermatology practice. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS), the largest team of dermatology experts nationwide, in its acquisition of Maragh Dermatology, Surgery and Vein Institute, a comprehensive dermatology centers specializing in medical, cosmetic, laser and surgical dermatology. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of New Harbor Capital’s portfolio company Psych Associates of Maryland, the largest outpatient mental health group in Maryland, in its acquisition of Comprehensive Behavioral Health, a leading multidisciplinary mental health treatment provider. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of NVision Eye Centers, one of the largest providers of LASIK and cataract surgery in the U.S, in its acquisition of Turner Eye Institute, a LASIK and other eye surgery center. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, the largest team of dermatology experts nationwide, in its acquisition of Greenville Dermatology, a South Carolina-based dermatology practice. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS), the largest team of dermatology experts nationwide, in its acquisition of Palmetto Dermatology, a South Carolina-based dermatology practice. This acquisition expands ADCS’ national footprint to approximately 140 offices nationwide and this marks its second South Carolina location.
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Representation of Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, PLLC, a leading orthopedic care provider in Mississippi, in its sale to FFL Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. With this acquisition, FFL Partners formed a new orthopedic health services organization, U.S. Orthopedic Partners.
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Representation of Lineagen, Inc., a provider of molecular diagnostics services for individuals showing clinical presentations consistent with neurodevelopmental disorders, in its sale to Bionano Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNGO), a genome analysis company providing tools and services to scientists and clinicians conducting genetic research and patient testing, for $9.6 million
Media Mentions & Firm News
Additional News & Insights
Publications:
- “Yes Virginia, Tax Loopholes Still Exist: An Examination of the Tennessee Community Property Trust Act of 2010,” 42 U. Mem. L. Rev. 369 (2011).
- “Can You Really Have Too Much Of A Good Thing? The Impact of Benevolent Tax Policies on the Cost of Health Care,” 8 DePaul Bus. & Comm. L.J. 305 (2010).
- Comment, “The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: How The Due Process Clause May Limit Comprehensive Health Care Reform,” 77 Tenn. L. Rev. 412 (2010).
- “Understanding the New Tennessee Small Business Investment Company Credit Act: Stimulating Economic Growth at the Intersection of Free Market Capitalism and Government Intervention,” 11 TRANS. TN J. B. LAW 93 (2010) (contributor).
Presentations:
- “Buy-Sell Agreements,” PeachTree Planning Advisor Education Seminar (February 28, 2015).
- “Choice of Entity Basics,” PeachTree Planning Advisor Education Seminar (December 13, 2014).
- “Considerations in Structuring the Sale of a Business,” Business Networks International (October 2, 2014).
- “An Estate of Confusion: Estate Tax Projections for 2010 and Beyond,” presented at the 2010 IFG/John Hancock Third Quarter Conference in Nashville, Tennessee (October 22, 2010).
Accolades
Tennessee Law Review — Editor
U.S. Marine Corps — Honorable Discharge; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Overseas Deployment Ribbon