Carmelo Chimera, Esq., Of Counsel

Carmelo Chimera, Esq., is a distinguished senior corporate attorney with over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse clientele ranging from solopreneurs and startup founders to small businesses and institutional investors. His expertise spans corporate structure and governance, contract negotiation and drafting, financings (including debt, equity, and mixed), fund formation, and intellectual property (trademarks and copyrights).

Carmelo’s practice has recently expanded to include entertainment law and film financing, leveraging his unique background as a film producer and director. He routinely advises clients on capitalization structures, corporate and securities matters, equity and equity compensation, and tax planning, bringing a nuanced understanding of the challenges facing entrepreneurs and investors.

Prior to his current practice, Carmelo worked at an AM100 law firm in the firm’sprivate equity group, focusing on fund formation and financings. His entrepreneurial spirit was evident early on, as he opened his first business at the age of 21 while still enrolled in law school.

Carmelo’s distinctive blend of legal expertise and small business experience allows him to provide tailored advice that drives the most value for his clients, guiding them through every stage of their business endeavors.