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David Clar
D: (585) 419-8712  
dclar@harrisbeach.com

David M. Clar

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Legal Teams Leader -  
Corporate
Industry Team Leader -  
Science and Technology
(585) 419-8712
  dclar@harrisbeach.com
“You have to be an attentive listener, and appreciate that every transaction presents its own unique challenges as well as opportunities. To that end, it is important for me to design and implement solutions that best fit the client’s needs and business.”
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David M. Clar leads the Harris Beach Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and asset transactions, business planning, licensing, distribution, software contracting and other general corporate matters. He regularly serves as transactional counsel for buyers and sellers of corporations, limited liability companies and other business entities with an emphasis on technology companies.

He represents established, growing and mature businesses as well as individual entrepreneurs and start-up companies, with a focus on providing advice and guidance to closely-held corporations in all aspects of corporate and business planning matters, including organizational and ongoing operations, change of control transactions, capital planning and financing, ownership issues, distribution, licensing, franchising and general contractual matters. Dave also provides corporate representation and business advice for the clinical laboratory subsidiary of a not-for-profit health organization and the manufacturer and distributor of a medical device in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

Representative Matters

  • Representation of the purchaser of all of the capital stock of an information technology and cloud services outsourcing company.
  • Representation of the owners in a sale of their company specializing in the design, application, operation, maintenance, support and servicing of water and wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, including multiple subsequent rollover investments.
  • Representation of a not-for-profit health system in multi-faceted investments in an AI platform uniting behavioral science with artificial intelligence and in a community cultural festival.
  • Representation of the founder of an automotive marketing company providing a retention and loyalty software solution for dealers.
  • Representation of publicly-traded Internet information and services company and its subsidiaries in multiple acquisitions of various Internet, gaming, health and other technology companies and websites.
  • Representation of the founders in connection with the sale of an association member management software organization.
  • Representation of the seller of a payroll-based software solutions provider.
  • Representation of the founders in connection with the sale of a smart camera and imaging systems portfolio.
  • Provided U.S. legal representation for a leading financial data and analytics platform in its acquisition of a financial data aggregation and analytics platform provider for the India and Asia market.
  • Representation of the sellers of an information technology provider of application and integration architecture.
  • Representation of the purchaser of a manufacturer and distributor of multiple valve and valve automation products.

Professional and Civic

  • Monroe County Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Small Business Council of Rochester, member
  • Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Investor Panel

Recognition

  • Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers, 2022
  • Best Lawyers, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Mergers and Acquisitions Law, since 2021
  • Chambers USA, Band 3, Upstate New York – Corporate/M&A, since 2019
  • Best Lawyers, Corporate Law, since 2014
  • Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate Law, since 2017

Legal Practices

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Corporate
International Trade
Internet Commerce

Industry Teams

Health Care
Science and Technology

Sectors

Capital Market Transactions

Admissions

New York

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD 
1997

University of Notre Dame

BA 
1992

Location

Rochester, NY Office
Insights
January 21, 2021

Is Your Corporate Attorney on Your Calendar?

You schedule annual car inspections, physicals and meetings with your accountant. But
April 14, 2020

What is a Force Majeure Clause, and Why Can You Expect to Hear Much More About It?

As COVID-19 forces major business disruptions, force majeure clauses are increasingly pertinent across nearly every industry.
March 20, 2020

Financial Assistance Emerges for New York Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The sudden and unexpected COVID-19 pandemic and the various efforts to contain it have significantly disrupted global commerce while imperil
March 13, 2020

Why Corporate Housekeeping and Due Diligence are Serious Business for Businesses

When an organization is considering a major strategic development, such as seeking new investors or perhaps even selling the business, there
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March 30, 2022

Harris Beach Partners Named to Thomson Reuters List of Stand-Out Lawyers

Harris Beach Partners Abbie Eliasberg Fuchs, David M. Clar and John R. Buhrman have been named as Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers, a desig
October 15, 2021

72 Attorneys from Harris Beach Recognized in 2021 Edition of Super Lawyers

Partners, senior counsel and associates from Harris Beach PLLC offices across New York have been named to the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers,
July 20, 2020

Bouncing Back from COVID-19

While not losing sight of public health concerns, New York has cautiously turned its focus to economic recovery from the COVID-19 global pan
May 7, 2020

Attorneys Discuss Impact of Force Majeure Clauses During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on a contract clause that normally doesn’t get noticed much: force majeure.  This clause, which
November 12, 2019

79 Attorneys from Harris Beach Named to 2019 Super Lawyers List

A total of 79 Harris Beach PLLC attorneys have been named to the 2019 edition of Super Lawyers, a peer-based rating service that recognizes
October 15, 2018

Harris Beach Represented Ziff Davis, LLC in Acquisition of Ekahau, Leader in Enterprise Wi-Fi Design

Harris Beach represented Ziff Davis, LLC, with its acquisition of Ekahau, the market leader in enterprise Wi-Fi design, optimization and tro
August 15, 2018

63 Harris Beach Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers® List

A total of 63 attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC have made the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest guide of its kind in th
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 January 21, 2021
Is Your Corporate Attorney on Your Calendar?
You schedule annual car inspections, physicals and meetings with your accountant. But...read more
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 April 14, 2020
What is a Force Majeure Clause, and Why Can You Expect to Hear Much More About It?
As COVID-19 forces major business disruptions, force majeure clauses are increasingly pertinent across nearly every industry....read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 March 20, 2020
Financial Assistance Emerges for New York Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The sudden and unexpected COVID-19 pandemic and the various efforts to contain it have significantly disrupted global commerce while imperil...read more
All Insights, Audio |
 March 13, 2020
Why Corporate Housekeeping and Due Diligence are Serious Business for Businesses
When an organization is considering a major strategic development, such as seeking new investors or perhaps even selling the business, there...read more
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David M. Clar

dclar@harrisbeach.com
D: (585) 419-8712
Rochester, NY Office
David Clar
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/clar-david-m/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Legal Practice
Corporate Legal Practice
International Trade Legal Practice
Internet Commerce Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Health Care Industry Team
Science and Technology Industry Team

Sectors

Capital Market Transactions

■ Profile

David M. Clar leads the Harris Beach Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and asset transactions, business planning, licensing, distribution, software contracting and other general corporate matters. He regularly serves as transactional counsel for buyers and sellers of corporations, limited liability companies and other business entities with an emphasis on technology companies.

He represents established, growing and mature businesses as well as individual entrepreneurs and start-up companies, with a focus on providing advice and guidance to closely-held corporations in all aspects of corporate and business planning matters, including organizational and ongoing operations, change of control transactions, capital planning and financing, ownership issues, distribution, licensing, franchising and general contractual matters. Dave also provides corporate representation and business advice for the clinical laboratory subsidiary of a not-for-profit health organization and the manufacturer and distributor of a medical device in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

■ Representative Matters

  • Representation of the purchaser of all of the capital stock of an information technology and cloud services outsourcing company.
  • Representation of the owners in a sale of their company specializing in the design, application, operation, maintenance, support and servicing of water and wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, including multiple subsequent rollover investments.
  • Representation of a not-for-profit health system in multi-faceted investments in an AI platform uniting behavioral science with artificial intelligence and in a community cultural festival.
  • Representation of the founder of an automotive marketing company providing a retention and loyalty software solution for dealers.
  • Representation of publicly-traded Internet information and services company and its subsidiaries in multiple acquisitions of various Internet, gaming, health and other technology companies and websites.
  • Representation of the founders in connection with the sale of an association member management software organization.
  • Representation of the seller of a payroll-based software solutions provider.
  • Representation of the founders in connection with the sale of a smart camera and imaging systems portfolio.
  • Provided U.S. legal representation for a leading financial data and analytics platform in its acquisition of a financial data aggregation and analytics platform provider for the India and Asia market.
  • Representation of the sellers of an information technology provider of application and integration architecture.
  • Representation of the purchaser of a manufacturer and distributor of multiple valve and valve automation products.

■ Professional and Civic

  • Monroe County Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Small Business Council of Rochester, member
  • Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Investor Panel

■ Admissions

  • Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers, 2022
  • Best Lawyers, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Mergers and Acquisitions Law, since 2021
  • Chambers USA, Band 3, Upstate New York – Corporate/M&A, since 2019
  • Best Lawyers, Corporate Law, since 2014
  • Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate Law, since 2017

■ Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
 ,JD
 ,1997
University of Notre Dame
 ,BA
 ,1992

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

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Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
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International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
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Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

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HB Solutions LLC
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Economic Development and Public Affairs
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EMRG® (E-Discovery Management Resources Group)
Energy
Health and Human Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
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Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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