Peter G. Ness, JD, LLM, CPA

Experience

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  EY

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Tax Manager

  Collaborated as part of an 80-person domestic Mergers and Acquisitions team in three major markets. Provided M&A due diligence and transaction structuring services to private equity and top-tier investment banks. Performed buy side due diligence in private equity transactions.

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  Baldwin & Clarke Corporate Finance, Inc.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  General Counsel & Managing Director

  Managed a 5-person supervisory team across a 100-person organization at an investment banking firm and SEC and FINRA Broker / Dealer. Worked closely with owners and management teams of middle market companies to deliver high quality M&A advisory, capital advisory, and valuation services. Led and managed M&A buy and sell side equity and mezzanine transactions and private placement transactions. Managed SEC and Blue Sky compliance as the Securities Principal. Designed tax features of mezzanine securities and structured tax-free transactions. Show less

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  Arete Capital Group

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Partner & General Counsel

  Founded an investment banking firm and SEC and FINRA Broker / Dealer providing middle market M&A and private placement services. Formed and registered as an SEC Broker / Dealer in less than 180 days. Initiated, managed, and structured equity, leveraged M&A, and private placement transactions. Originated and managed SEC, Blue Sky, PATRIOT ACT, and AML compliance and reporting as the Securities Principal.

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  Market ICE

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Founder / General Counsel / CFO

  Served as General Counsel for a startup software company developing algorithmic trading platform technology. Led development of SEC, NYSE, AMEX, and NASDAQ compliance and coordinated all reporting. Negotiated all exchange and third-party data feed agreements and implemented all compliance policies.

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  Peter G. Ness Counselor at Law, PLLC

  Jan 2006 - now

  Attorney

  I practice in the areas of taxation, corporate and securities law and general representation. With over 30 years experience I enjoy providing practical advice and creating cost effective solutions to complex legal matters.

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  Freeman | Lovell, PLLC

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2024

  Partner

  Senior Partner in the Taxation, Corporate, and Securities practice at a business and real estate law firm with 23 attorneys. Cultivate, develop, and expand relationships with 20+ domestic corporate clients in technology, medical device, engineering, manufacturing, and solar industries. Advise clients and manage private securities, corporate restructuring, and entity formation transactions. Handle diverse business concerns including entity and business formation, debt restructuring, corporate governance, tax modeling, equity compensation plans, venture capital funding, and securities fraud litigation. Developed a niche practice in IRC 1202 Small Busines Stocks Gain Exclusion, shielding $500 million from taxation. Show less

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  MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP)

  Sept 2024 - now

  Tax Managing Director