William E. Mathias II
Partner

As a senior partner with the firm, Bill concentrates his practice in the areas of business and corporate law and financial transactions. He plies his entrepreneurial skills advising clients on the formation and financing of business entities, and has been involved in a number of merger and acquisition transactions. Bill has substantial experience in the public and private placement of debt and equity securities, and has worked with a number of private investors and venture capital and investment banking firms. He represents both commercial lenders and borrowers in structuring and closing secured loan transactions and work-outs. An active member of the Western New York business and civic community, Bill has participated in a number of complex public-private financing transactions including the Buffalo Hyatt Regency and HSBC Arena projects.

William’s Quick Facts:

Education: Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, B.S.; State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D.

Community Involvement: Board of Trustees of Nichols School; Member of the Corporation Elmwood Franklin School; Member of Dean’s Advisory Council University at Buffalo Law School; Former President and Director of Cherry Hill Club; Former Chair UB Law School Annual Fund

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