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6400 Powers Ferry Rd.,
N. W., Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 303-8461 - Phone
(678) 391-9941 - Fax
ppawlak@hssw.com
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Practice Area
Mr. Pawlak’s practice focuses on corporate law, franchising and intellectual property.
Education
Mr. Pawlak earned his J. D., magna cum laude, from the University of Miami, where he was an Articles editor of the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif. While in law school, he won the school’s Mock Trial Competition. Additionally, Mr. Pawlak served as an intern to The Honorable Donald L. Graham, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Dade county District Attorneys’ office.
Mr. Pawlak earned his Bachelor's of Engineering Degree from Vanderbilt University majoring in Electrical Engineering. He earned his M.B.A. from Hardin-Simons University.
Professional Biography
Professional Experience
Mr. Pawlak previously practiced at Troutman Sanders LLP for five years and, prior to that, was a staff attorney at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Other Professional Experience
Mr. Pawlak served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and was a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Illustrative Background
Mr. Pawlak maintains a general corporate and business practice where he frequently counsels his clients on the strategic growth of their businesses. Mr. Pawlak’s practice includes joint ventures and other strategic business arrangements, licensing and service agreements, and intellectual property.
Representative experience includes: drafting operating agreements and corporate formation documents; drafting master services agreements; reviewing marketing materials for all types of media; drafting non-compete and confidentiality agreements; representing an energy company with licensing matters; representing software providers in their offering of internet services; representing a major carpet manufacturer in their intellectual property matters; representing a nation-wide quick serve restaurant with protecting their trademarks; representing franchisers in complying with applicable laws, and drafting agreements between them and their franchisees; advising small businesses and business owners on legal and expansion of business matters; and advising businesses on international expansion issues.
Membership
Mr. Pawlak is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and Florida. He is also a member of the U.S. patent bar.
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