Practice areas: Business & Corporate, International, Mergers & Acquisitions; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 1984
Education: Washburn University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, German
At Lantz Law Group in Denver, Colorado, Paul T. Maricle is a seasoned senior lawyer who extends his legal services to clients across the state. He offers insightful guidance to small and medium-sized corporate clients on various facets of commercial, corporate and business law, including international commercial transactions.
Mr. Maricle's legal journey has equipped him with a wealth of experience in drafting and negotiating stock and asset purchase agreements, distribution contracts, licensing deals, employment agreements, corporate governance matters, export regulations, commercial arbitration and HOA law. He has adeptly steered clients through corporate governance, commercial arbitration, international transactions and bankruptcy-related concerns.
Proficient in German, Mr. Maricle is dedicated to supporting small to medium-sized enterprises in Colorado and facilitating the U.S. expansion of German, Austrian, and Swiss companies. His education at the Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität in Bonn, Germany, coupled with his professional experience in the country, equips him with a profound understanding of the German business ethos, enabling him to help international clients establish and flourish in North America.
Mr. Maricle earned his bachelor’s degree from Washburn University, followed by a J.D. from Washburn University School of Law. He obtained his legal license in Kansas in 1979 and Colorado in 1984. A respected figure in the legal community, he is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, WIRAS Verbund International, World Link for Law, the German Cultural Foundation and the German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado Chapter.
Before joining Lantz Law Group, Mr. Maricle sharpened his legal acumen at the largest law firm in the Mountain West. Further, he advanced his career at a boutique firm focusing on real estate, mergers & acquisitions, and international business transactions. Clients can trust in his extensive experience and commitment to achieving successful outcomes. He was selected as Honorary Consul for the Federal Republic of Germany in 2015. In this role, he fosters connections between Colorado, Wyoming and Germany, promoting business opportunities and cultural exchanges. He also assists U.S. and German citizens and companies with legal and consular matters related to Germany.
Recognized for his excellence, Mr. Maricle has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. He also maintains a “Good” rating on Avvo.
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Practice areas
Business/Corporate, International, Mergers & Acquisitions, Creditor Debtor Rights: BusinessFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Limited Liability Companies, Partnership, Sub-chapter S Corporations
- 30% Business/Corporate
- 30% International
- 30% Mergers & Acquisitions
- 10% Creditor Debtor Rights: Business
First Admitted: 1984, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://lantzlawgroup.com/about-us/paul-maricle/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Denver Bar Association, Member, 1984 - Present
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1979
- Colorado, 1984
- Kansas, 1979
- CBA International Law Section, Past Chair
- Colorado Bar Association, Member, 1984 - Present
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board Member, Boulder County Aids Project, 2007-2008
- German Cultural Foundation
- World Link for Law
- Wiras Virbund International
- German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter, Past President, Board Member
- German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado Chapter, Founding Member
Honors
- Honorary Consul for the Federal Republic of Germany
- Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Super Lawyers
- Colorado Super Lawyers
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2019 – 2020
- AV® Preeminent by Martindale-Hubble’s Peer Review Ratings
Educational Background
- Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Honors: cum laude, Honors: Departmental Honors, Major: Modern Foreign Languages, 1976
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Foreign Trade Zones: An Overview 15 Colorado Lawyer 175, Feb., 1986
- Industrial Cooperation Between East and West in Third World Countries Federation of German Industries (Publisher), BDE Pub. 156, 1982
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007, 2022 - 2026