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BEALL & Associates, LLC
A small, agile team of corporate and business law professionals, strengthened by their diverse experience.
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JONATHAN C.
BEALL, Esq.With over a decade of experience at one of the world's largest law firms, Jon brings talent, skill and ability to his practice on securities, private equity, venture capital, business formation, finance and M&A.
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PHILIP D.
KARAGOZIAN, Esq.Philip is an established litigator focused on all phases of commercial, construction and personal injury litigation and criminal defense, including mediation and arbitration of complex disputes.
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
TO CONTINUALLY EXCEED OUR CLIENTS' EXPECTATIONS BY DELIVERING THE EXPERTISE, SKILL AND COMMAND OF A LARGE ORGANIZATION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION, RESPONSIVENESS AND COST FLEXIBILITY OF A SMALL FIRM.
Beall & Associates, LLC was formed in order to meet the expanding legal needs of the businesses and individuals of the Vail Valley and beyond. The firm's attorneys are committed to understanding their clients business matters and to applying their talent, experience and expertise to create imaginative solutions. The firm is dedicated to high ethical standards and excellent work product that delivers tangible value to the client.
Clients depend on the firm's attorneys and their ability to discover innovative solutions to complex business issues. The firm employs a solution-based approach, providing sound counsel and advice, while always taking into account the client's commercial and economic realities.
Beall & Associates, LLC is intensely focused on establishing and cultivating long-term relationships with its clients by successfully engineering enterprise-transforming events.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Business and Corporate Transactions
- Corporate Finance and Securities
- Securities Compliance and Reporting
- Venture Capital and Private Equity
- Entity Structuring and Formation
- Limited Liability Companies, S-Corps
- Non-profit Corporations and Partnerships
- Business Operating Agreements
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Intellectual Property Commercialization
- Trademark, Copyright and Trade Secret
- Business and Trade Name Registration
- USPTO Practice
- Commercial and General Civil Litigation
- Arbitration and Mediation (ADR)
- General Liability Insurance Matters
- Personal Injury Litigation
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LOCATION
Beall & Associates, LLC
27 Main Street
Unit 102
Edwards, CO 81632
11178 Huron Street, Unit 201
Northglenn, CO 80234Jonathan C. Beall
Phone:(303) 921-6619
E-mail: jon@mtnlawgrp.com
Philip D. Karagozian
Phone:(970) 708-4711
E-mail: phil@mtnlawgrp.comFax:(970) 446-7210
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JONATHAN C. BEALL, Esq.
Prior to forming Beall & Associates, LLC, Jonathan worked in the Corporate & Securities and Sports & Entertainment practice groups at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Denver, Colorado for 10 years.
His practice now focuses on securities, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, commercial
transactions and general corporate law, as well as transactional matters and business entity formation, which includes corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. His experience in these areas spans a wide variety of industries, including information technology, intellectual property, construction and development, equipment manufacturing and
distribution, medical equipment design and manufacture, financial services, entertainment, nutraceuticals, agricultural products, food service and retail. Jonathan's clients range from domestic start-ups to international Fortune 500 companies. Jonathan's practice also includes the
representation of professional athletes and entertainers.Jonathan also served as the Director of Marketing for a private company and as an intern-assistant in the General Counsel's office of the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C.
Areas of Concentration
Significant Representations
- Representation of numerous public and private companies across a diverse range of industries in acquisitions, divestitures and restructurings ranging in value from $1 million to $16 billion.
- Represented a multinational public company (NYSE) in its reorganization and restructuring of approximately $16 billion in cement and aggregates assets located in the US.
- Represented several U.S. and foreign businesses in connection with domestic and international manufacturing and distribution of diverse products.
- Represented a private equity fund in investments in and acquisitions of several private medical device companies engaged in the development
and commercialization of various technologies. - Represented several private real estate funds ranging in size from $4 million to $100 million formed to acquire, develop and sell commercial and residential real estate in the Western United States, Canada and Mexico and to purchase and finance mortgage loans.
- Represented a major news company in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets, including proprietary software and other technology, of a Denver based service provider.
- Represented a ski garment manufacturer in its initial equity financing.
- Represented numerous borrowers in secured financings with major U.S. and international lenders totaling over $500 million.
- Represented a private medical device company engaged in the development and commercialization of various bio materials in an issuer tender offer to repurchase a percentage of its outstanding capital stock.
- Represented purchaser in acquisition of $12 million private construction company.
- Represented lender in bridge loan to a now public low earth orbit satellite company through collateralized debt facilities.
- Represented lender in asset based loan to healthcare industry retail chain kiosk supplier.
- Advised numerous private companies on their organization and reorganization strategies.
- Representation of public and private companies in their financing initiatives and ongoing debt obligations.
- Advised numerous private companies on their organization and reorganization strategies.
- Representation of entities in various industries in the structuring and preparation of private equity offerings and related matters.
Professional and Community Involvement Current
Previous
Awards and Recognition
Education
Admitted to PracticeLanguages
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MARK E. MANLEY, Esq.
Mark has a unique set of skills developed while corporate counsel at the highest levels of the ski and resort
industry. His aptitude for strategy, planning, executive advisory and business development compliments his abilities as an attorney.A strategic and focused General Counsel with extensive experience executing the legal function and serving as
an integral member of a sophisticated executive management team. Expert proficiency in strategy formulation, business plan execution, and operational risk mitigation. Comprehensive understanding of sophisticated multi-party negotiations, settlement tactics, and intellectual property protection. Applies a hands-on approach to meet client needs in a dynamic and changing professional environment.
Leads by example, and builds consensus with stakeholders and third parties to successfully achieve goals. Outstanding interpersonal
communication and leadership skills.
Areas of Concentration
Legal Experience
General Counsel of the Telluride Ski Resort in Telluride, CO from 2006 to 2008
Excelled in a leadership position as chief counsel for a privately held ski and golf resort with $35M in annual revenue. Served as one of five
members on the executive committee responsible for strategic planning and business execution.Ensured the company's compliance with federal and state regulations; supervised the security, risk management, and corporate administration departments. Selected to represent Telluride as a Board Member of the Town of Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA), a non-profit organization that manages the taxes assessed on real estate sales to fund civic improvement projects and meet municipal obligations. Influenced
the agenda and protected Telluride's interests in the community through continuous networking, advocacy and understanding.Key results:
- Guided process to eliminate TMVOA's planned attachment of a $40M recreation center to an existing condominium and hotel development. Presented crucial risk analysis at town halls and owners association meetings, convincing constituents that moving forward was not in their long-term, best interest.
- Successfully obtained $1.3M in additional value for Telluride on the company's trade of open space to a large hotel developer. Negotiated all easements, water, and power guarantees to ensure minimal to zero interruption to resort operations.
- Drove reduction of Telluride's workers compensation costs by 67% by initiating a plan to aggressively target the company's key workplace safety issues. Implemented and enforced tighter loss control methodologies that proved critical to profitability.
Associate General Counsel at Vail Resorts, Inc. in Avon, CO from 1998-2006
Thrived as in-house counsel for a publicly traded resort company valued at over $1.4B with revenues in excess of $900M. Assumed increased
levels of responsibility to oversee and manage the legal affairs of multiple departments, including sales & marketing, operations, and information technology. Advised senior management on legal risks and considerations impacting business strategy; negotiated agreements and developed corporate policies adopted throughout the organization. Regarded for exceptional leadership, attention to detail, and diligence.Key results:
- Executed the largest expansion of the company's strategic alliances and corporate partnerships, garnering millions in incremental revenue. Negotiated favorable agreements with vehicle, beverage, credit services, and telecommunications vendors, using a detailed yet comprehensive
and thoughtful approach. - Chaired the Special Event Task Force for all on-mountain special events. Cooperated with key personnel across five resort locations to administer and enforce policy on contractual agreements, operations, and insurance.
- Coordinated efforts among the marketing, new media, and IT departments to create e-commerce applications that sold high-margin pass products online under a protected, secure platform. Ensured legal compliance and accuracy of the company's original web content, used to expand sales to its core customer base. Created the process to execute release of liability agreements electronically.
- Established the company's consumer trademark licensing program that added hundreds of thousands in gross annual revenue. Defined the legal requirements and trained personnel charged with leading the initiative.
Professional Experience
Equity, Futures & Derivatives Trader in Avon, CO from 2008 to 2011
Diligently pursued an entrepreneurial venture trading equity futures and related derivatives, applying fundamental security analysis, macroeconomic data, and mosaic theory to generate positive returns on a personal portfolio. Leveraged technical analysis to determine optimal entry and exit strategies on aggressive investments, minimizing risk through short- and long-term balancing methodologies. Acquired valuable expertise on capital markets, trend analytics, and business operations.
Additional Experience
Mountain Operations Manager for Vail Resorts, Inc. in Vail, CO
Law Clerk for the Office of the District Attorney in Marin, CA
Intern for Congressman William Clinger of Pennsylvania in Washington, D.C.
Education
J.D., University of San Francisco - School of Law, 1994
B.A., Penn State, 1991.
Bar Admissions & Memberships
State Bar of California
State Bar of Colorado
U.S. District Court for District of Colorado
California Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Continental Divide Bar Association
Interests
Mark volunteers for Ski & Snowboard Club Vail each winter. He also enjoys heli-skiing, mountain bike racing, water skiing and the occasional game
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PHILIP D. KARAGOZIAN, Esq.
Philip is an experienced litigator and counselor for the firm. Philip began his career focused in criminal defense including successful participation in felony and misdemeanor trials. Philip then transitioned his practice to focus principally on civil litigation while occasionally appearing for clients in criminal matters. Philip has represented
clients in all phases of litigation in matters ranging from appellate issues to multi-million dollar breach of contract
and tortuous interference disputes.At Beall & Manley, LLC, Philip's primary focus is in business contracts, business disputes, and consultation regarding potential liabilities. Philip
strives to provide individualized representation based on the unique priorities of each client. When a dispute does arise, Philip's objective is to achieve a prompt and favorable result for his clients by coordinating dispute resolution strategies prior to resorting to litigation. However, when
litigation is necessary, Philip will zealously prosecute or defend the action to ensure the protection of his clients' interests.
Areas of Concentration
Admitted to Practice
Colorado
Federal District of ColoradoEducation
J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law
B.A., University of Michigan
