Nicholas Paindiris

Nicholas Paindiris is the Managing Partner of Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP and has practiced with the firm since founding it in 1977. His principal work covers corporate matters, finance, commercial business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial and residential real estate, and licensing. He represents business owners, financial institutions, and commercial lenders in transactions involving financing, secured lending, and other business needs. His practice includes licensing matters connected with Connecticut’s medical marijuana industry.

Paindiris earned a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1973, graduating with honors. He received a B.A. from Yale University in 1968, graduating cum laude. This academic background preceded a career focused on business transactions, commercial finance, real estate, and related regulatory matters. His legal work has developed around structuring transactions, documenting financing arrangements, and helping clients address the legal requirements attached to business ownership and commercial activity.

Paindiris has represented the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development in connection with financing programs since 1996. His work has included Article 9 secured transactions and government-backed lending. He has represented the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and the Connecticut Department of Housing for more than two decades. In addition, he supervises the firm’s residential closing department and advises on business entity matters, commercial transactions, and real estate matters for institutional and private clients.

Nicholas Paindiris is admitted to practice in Connecticut and participates in the American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, and Hartford County Bar Association. His current firm profile identifies Business & Corporate Law, Cannabis Law, and Real Estate Law among his main practice areas. Across these matters, his work combines corporate and financing experience with knowledge of real estate transactions, licensing requirements, and public financing programs used by businesses, lenders, and government-related entities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Brown Paindiris & Scott, LLP
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Hartford County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• University of Connecticut School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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