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Senior Corporate Attorney with extensive experience across diverse law firms, specializing in M&A transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate governance. Proven ability in risk mitigation and forming strategic partnerships, leveraging strong analytical skills to achieve successful outcomes. Recognized for high productivity and efficient task management. Expertise in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication that enhances navigation of complex legal issues for clients.

M. Joseph “Joe” Smith is the founder of Celina Law, P.C. and Amirext LLC. Licensed to practice law in Connecticut and Texas, he helps clients with commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, financing, corporate governance, and disputes. Whether reviewing a straightforward agreement or guiding a complex transaction, Joe brings practical judgment and personal attention to matters large and small.

Experienced business advisor and in-house counsel with extensive litigation experience, representing parties in a variety of complex commercial disputes, including securities, financial fraud, contract, and antitrust litigation.

I represent developers, investors, homebuilders, and hospitality brands in complex real estate transactions spanning the full life cycle of asset ownership—from acquisition and financing to development, leasing, management, and disposition—across a wide range of asset classes, including vacant land, residential communities, hospitality, multifamily, office, and mixed-use projects. Clients rely on me for practical guidance and efficient deal management. Beyond transactional work, I assist hospitality brands and real estate brokerages with regulatory compliance, advising on timeshare, condominium, community association, and brokerage licensing laws. My approach is rooted in understanding each client’s business and strategic goals. I help move deals forward by anticipating risks, identifying solutions, and serving as a collaborative partner as clients build, expand, and manage their real estate portfolios. My aim is to serve not just as outside counsel, but as a trusted advisor who supports clients in executing their vision and strengthening the long-term value of their assets.

Experience business, estate and intellectual property attorney ready to serve entrepreneurs and creatives in all 50 state and those that have wills and estate planning needs in the District of Columbia.

Kresimir Peharda is a corporate and M&A attorney. His clients benefit from his experience representing public companies and hands-on operational experience in three start-ups, two in healthcare and one in real estate. Kresimir has assisted his public clients in IPOs, spin-offs, going private transactions, SEC compliance, corporate governance, corporate reorganizations and complex financing transactions. He advises early stage and middle market companies on contracts, equity compensation, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder matters.

Sean is an accomplished legal counsel with more than 10 years of experience providing assistance to individuals and companies of different sizes, from startups to Fortune 500s. He has been involved with various industries including biotechnology, consulting, healthcare, finance, hospitals, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, software, and sports. He has been a key legal advisor and strategic business partner to senior leaders and stakeholder management, advising on a broad range of legal, contractual, corporate, and regulatory compliance matters on behalf of leading organizations in the U.S. and abroad.