About Paul
Paul A. McCarthy: Business Valuation and Litigation Attorney in Grand Rapids, Michigan
With a background in finance and accounting, Paul A. McCarthy has specialized training in business valuation. He serves clients with a range of needs related to privately held businesses.
Practice Areas
- Litigation - Commercial
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Commercial Litigation
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
Awards & Recognitions
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2020)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2015)
Education & Credentials
- Firms: Rhoades McKee PC
- Affiliations: International Society of Barristers, Chambers USA, Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2008
Professional Life
Paul A. McCarthy practices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
Honored by Chambers USA for his expertise and contributions to legal practice, Paul A. McCarthy has been recognized as a Lawyer of the Year multiple times for his excellence in Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Litigation - Banking and Finance fields. His clients value his trial skills and practical approach, making him a go-to attorney for businesses navigating complex and contentious shareholder and family law disputes.
Paul A. McCarthy's work encompasses a variety of legal areas including:
- Litigation: Handling commercial litigation and banking and finance issues with utmost skill and professionalism.
- Litigation - Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants: Providing comprehensive representation for clients facing legal malpractice claims, where he demonstrates his commitment to justice and his ability to effectively advocate on behalf of his clients in court.
- Commercial Litigation: Addressing commercial disputes with a strategic and knowledgeable approach, ensuring clients' interests are safeguarded during challenging situations involving privately held business interests.
Paul A. McCarthy's commitment to understanding the intricate details and financial aspects of businesses has positioned him as an invaluable resource for his clients who find themselves in high-stakes legal disputes. His reputation extends beyond his professional achievements, as evidenced by his recognition in prestigious legal publications such as Chambers USA, where he is consistently listed among the best lawyers in Michigan.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2020)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2019)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2015)
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Practice Area: Banking and Finance Law
- Practice Area: Legal Malpractice Law
- Chambers USA, Ranked Lawyer, "Paul is singled out by sources as having 'abundant trial skills' as well as being 'levelheaded and practical'. He is noted for his expertise in acting for corporate clients on shareholder and non-compete issues."
- 2011 Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leader in Law
- Leading LawyersSM
- Michigan's Law and Politics, Super Lawyer, Business Litigation
- International Society of Barristers
- Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating