D. Pearson Beardsley

D. Pearson Beardsley is an accomplished business and corporate attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience. He is Of Counsel at Law Firm GC, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he focuses on business transactions, corporate governance, and general corporate law. Mr. Beardsley assists privately held companies with mergers and acquisitions, business sales, succession planning, and contract negotiation and drafting.

Mr. Beardsley earned a B.A., magna cum laude, in English from Vanderbilt University in 1997. He later obtained his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2001.

Mr. Beardsley launched his legal career at a leading international law firm in New York City, where he developed deep experience managing complex business and corporate matters. In 2008, he founded his own law firm, focusing on business entity formation, joint ventures, and restructuring commercial transactions. Today, he helps companies structure deals, mitigate risk, and stay compliant with evolving regulations while efficiently pursuing their strategic and growth objectives.

Beyond his practice, Mr. Beardsley has played an active role in Georgia’s legal community. He has served as Chair of the State Bar of Georgia’s State Disciplinary Board and as a member of the State Disciplinary Review Board, helping to maintain professional standards in the legal profession.

He also dedicates time to community-focused initiatives. Mr. Beardsley is a founding board member of the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center, where he supports property ownership rights. Additionally, he provides pro bono services through Georgia Lawyers for the Arts and the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta.

Mr. Beardsley’s achievements have earned him recognition in “The Best Lawyers in America,” Georgia Super Lawyers, and Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite. Known for his professionalism and commitment to client success, Mr. Beardsley continues to make a significant impact in the field of business and corporate law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Law Firm GC, LLC
• Member, Lawyers Club of Atlanta
• Member, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts

Licensed State

• Georgia
• Florida
• New York

Education

• Washington and Lee University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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