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    S. Graham Simmons, III

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    Graham Simmons, a member of the firm’s Management Committee and Co-Chair of the Business Law Practice Group, is a business and real estate lawyer.  In his practice, Graham has served both public and private sector clients on all types of M&A transactions, commercial and syndicated credit facilities, economic development projects, real estate transactions, leases, and land use and zoning matters.  Graham has represented clients across a diverse spectrum of industries and is deeply experienced in the banking and financial services, health care, construction and real estate development, economic development, and automobile dealership industries.  Graham’s passion is to partner with small entrepreneurs and the middle market, whether serving as their everyday outside general counsel or helping to chart a business exit strategy.  Graham has also been proud to represent the public and private sector in numerous economic development projects across the region and has particular expertise and experience in the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone and the Bethlehem City Revitalization & Improvement Zone. He also serves as Solicitor to the City of Easton Parking Authority.

    Graham has been recognized in Philadelphia Magazine as a Rising Star, a distinction for lawyers ages 40 and under or who have been practicing for less than 10 years and reserved for no more than 2.5% of all attorneys in Pennsylvania. He has been honored by Lehigh Valley Business as one of their annual Forty Under 40, which recognizes young professionals who exhibit talent and promise and have a well-documented track record of achievements in business. Graham is an active member of College Hill Presbyterian Church and is currently the Board Chair for the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton. He is a past member of the Board of the Greater Valley YMCA and of the Greater Easton Development Partnership, where he served as Chairman.

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    Areas of practice

    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Business Law
    • Economic Development Law
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Health Care & Life Sciences
    • Hospitals and Health Networks

    Education

      • Villanova University School of Law
        • J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
      • Roanoke College
        • B.A.

    Professional Affiliations

      • Bar Association of Lehigh County
      • Northampton County Bar Association, Past Chair of the Business and Banking Law Committee
      • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Public Policy Committee
      • Easton Area Chamber of Commerce, Chairman
      • Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Advocacy Committee
      • Greater Valley YMCA, Past Board of Directors
      • Greater Easton Development Partnership, Past Board of Directors Chairman
      • State Theatre Center for the Arts, Board Chair

    Bar Admissions

      • Pennsylvania

    S. Graham Simmons, III was selected to the 2018 Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers List is issued by Thompson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.

    • 2013 Forty Under 40

    Represented the owners of a specialty polymers manufacturer in the sale of their business to a private equity group in a $40,000,000 stock sale.

    Lead counsel to 10+ financial institutions in connection with a $325,000,000 syndicated credit facility secured by real estate and qualified tax revenues in Allentown, Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Improvement Zone.

    Represented the owners of a real estate development company in the $12,000,000 sale of the company in a two-step transaction in which the management platform was sold through an asset purchase arrangement, and the real estate ownership holdings were sold through a membership interest purchase arrangement.

    Represented the owners of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in the $4.2 million sale of a majority interest in the ASC to a management company based in Tennessee.

    Represented a major developer of medical office buildings in the development of several on-campus and off-campus $15-$20 million projects involving ground lease arrangements, as well as single and multi-tenant projects.

    Served as special counsel to the Redevelopment Authority of Easton Pennsylvania in connection with the creation of a condominium regime, as well as master development arrangement and sale of units for the Simon Silk Mill, which is now owned and managed by an affiliate of VM Development Group.

    Represented the Easton Parking Authority in the development and construction of the South Third Street parking garage and intermodal transportation center, a project that utilized RACP funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as a grant from the Federal Transit Administration.

    Represented auto dealer in the $5,000,000 acquisition of an existing Hyundai franchised sales and service business.

    Graham has also served as lead bank counsel for several credit facilities both in Allentown’s Neighborhood Improvement Zone and Bethlehem’s Community Revitalization and Improvement Zone.

    May 11, 2021
    Norris McLaughlin Appoints David Roberts as Chair and Elects David Harmon and Graham Simmons to Management Committee
    The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to announce its 2021 Management Committee. David C. Roberts, a Member of the firm and Co-Chair of its Litigation Practice Group, has been appointed Chair of the firm, succeeding John N. Vanarthos, also a Member of the firm, who has served since 2018. David T. Harmon,...
    May 22, 2019
    S. Graham Simmons III Named Honorary Chair of the 31st Annual Children’s Home of Easton’s Golf Tournament
    S. Graham Simmons III, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Administrative Partner of the firm’s Pennsylvania office, was named honorary chair of the 31st Annual Children’s Home of Easton’s Golf Tournament, which took place on Monday, May 20 at the Northampton Country Club. Simmons has been a supporter and contributor to The Children’s...
    May 8, 2019
    S. Graham Simmons III Named Pennsylvania’s Administrative Partner
    S. Graham Simmons III, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been elected Administrative Partner of the firm’s Allentown, Pennsylvania office. He also serves Co-Chair the Business Law Group. As the administrative partner, Simmons will oversee the daily functions of the Pennsylvania office and work directly with the firm’s management committee. A business and...
    Two Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Named Among Pennsylvania Rising Stars
    Graham Simmons, III, Attorney of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of Pennsylvania Rising Stars®. Only two-and-a-half percent of Pennsylvania attorneys are given this honor, which recognizes lawyers aged 40 and under or who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. No more than 2.5 percent...
    March 25, 2019
    Norris McLaughlin Exceeds 2018 Charity Donation Goal
    The Allentown office of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to announce that it raised over $10,000 for charities in 2018. Every month the firm raises money for a different charity. This is accomplished by raffling items; having pot-luck breakfasts or lunches; and scheduling Friday denim days, when each employee of the firm can wear...
    August 2, 2018
    New Leadership at Norris McLaughlin, P.A.
    John N. Vanarthos, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been elected Chairman of the firm, following four years on the firm’s Management Committee.  He succeeds Matthew R. Sorrentino, who recently left the firm to serve as Chief Legal Officer of Lehigh Valley Health Network, one of the firm’s largest and oldest...
    May 18, 2018
    Norris McLaughlin Attorney Named Among Pennsylvania Rising Stars
    Attorney of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., S. Graham Simmons, III, has been selected for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Rising Stars® 2018 Edition. Only two-and-a-half percent of Pennsylvania attorneys are given this honor, which recognizes lawyers aged 40 and under or who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. No more than 2.5 percent...
    March 15, 2018
    Graham Simmons, III, to Speak at the Educational Conference on Healthcare
    S. Graham Simmons, III, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will be a presenter at Professional Association of Health Care Office Management’s Educational Conference on Healthcare, Spring Inspiration, to be held Thursday, April 12, at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel. The conference begins at 11:30 a.m. At 3:30 p.m., Simmons will lead Session One on “How...
    October 17, 2017
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A. to Sponsor and John Lushis & Graham Simmons to Participate in 2017 PEDA Fall Conference
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is proud to sponsor the 2017 Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) Fall Conference to be held at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel from Monday, October 23, through Wednesday, October 25.  John F. Lushis, Jr., and S. Graham Simmons, Members of the firm and Co-Chairs of its Economic Development Practice Group, will participate in...
    September 13, 2017
    Graham Simmons Presents NorCo Bar CLE
    S. Graham Simmons, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., will present “Choosing the Right Corporate Entity” at the Northampton County Bar Association (NCBA) 2017 Lunch Lecture Series on Wednesday, September 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the NCBA office in Easton. The program, which has been approved for one substantive CLE credit, will...
    May 13, 2016
    Norris McLaughlin Attorney Named Among Pennsylvania Rising Stars
    Graham Simmons, Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been selected for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Rising Stars® 2016 Edition. Only two-and-a-half percent of Pennsylvania attorneys are given this honor, which recognizes lawyers aged 40 and under or who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. Pennsylvania Rising Stars, a listing of outstanding lawyers from...
    July 1, 2015
    Six Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Named Lehigh Valley Style’s “Select Lawyers”
    Six lawyers from Pennsylvania office of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., have been awarded the status of “Select Lawyer” for 2015 and will be featured in the July issue of the publication Lehigh Valley Style. To be honored with this status, the attorneys are nominated by their peers, all licensed attorneys in Lehigh and...
    May 18, 2015
    Norris McLaughlin Attorney Named Among Pennsylvania Rising Stars
    S. Graham Simmons, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been selected for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Rising Stars® 2015 Edition. Only two-and-a-half percent of Pennsylvania attorneys are given this honor, which recognizes lawyers aged 40 and under or who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. Pennsylvania Rising Stars, a listing of outstanding...
    June 10, 2014
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Attorney, Graham Simmons, Named Among Pennsylvania Rising Stars
    Allentown, PA (June 9, 2014) – S. Graham Simmons, III, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been selected for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Rising Stars® 2014 Edition. Only two-and-a-half percent of Pennsylvania attorneys are given this honor, which recognizes lawyers aged 40 and under or who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. Pennsylvania Rising...
    May 6, 2014
    S. Graham Simmons Re-Appointed as Solicitor for Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority
    S. Graham Simmons Re-Appointed as Solicitor for Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority Allentown, PA (May 6, 2014) – S. Graham Simmons, Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was reappointed to a two-year term as Solicitor for the Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority (“Authority”) last month. He will continue to provide legal services...
    June 5, 2013
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Attorney Named in Forty Under 40
    June 5, 2013 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Attorney Named in Forty Under 40 Allentown, PA (June 5, 2013) – Norris McLaughlin, P.A. is pleased to announce that its Member, S. Graham Simmons,...
    May 20, 2013
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Attorney, Graham Simmons, Named Among Pennsylvania Rising Stars
    Allentown, PA (May 20, 2013) – S. Graham Simmons, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been selected for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Rising Stars® 2013 Edition. Only two-and-a-half percent of Pennsylvania attorneys are given this honor, which recognizes lawyers aged 40 and under or who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. Pennsylvania Rising...
    February 16, 2012
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Names New Member in Pennsylvania
    February 13, 2012 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Names Two New Members in Pennsylvania Allentown, PA (February 13, 2012) – The Pennsylvania Office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., formerly Tallman, Hudders &...
    January 17, 2012
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Names New Members
    January 17, 2012 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Names Four New Members Bridgewater, NJ (January 17, 2012) – The Bridgewater law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A. announced that Melinda Fellner Bramwit, Christopher...
    October 20, 2010
    S. Graham Simmons Featured in Express Times Article Regarding New Position as Chairman of Easton Area Chamber of Commerce
    S. Graham Simmons, an Associate with Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino, the Pennsylvania office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was featured in the Express-Times article “Graham Simmons Takes Over as Chairman of Easton Area Chamber of Commerce” written by Tom Zanki which ran on Sunday, October 17, 2010. The article outlined Simmons’s personal and professional involvement with...
    October 14, 2010
    S. Graham Simmons Selected as One of “The Finest Top 20 Under 40” by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
    S. Graham Simmons, an Associate with Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino, the Pennsylvania office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was recently selected as one of “The Finest Top 20 Under 40” by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Finest Event, Top 20 Under 40, is an honoree-based campaign tailored to an audience of...
    June 17, 2010
    S. Graham Simmons Selected as Chair of Easton Area Chamber of Commerce
    S. Graham Simmons, an Associate of Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino, the Pennsylvania office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was recently selected as Chair of the Easton Area Chamber of Commerce. A former board member, Simmons will serve a two year term where he will lead monthly board meetings and develop goals and priorities for the organization....

    Articles

    January 15, 2020
    REAL ESTATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT
    February 28, 2012
    CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP NOTIFICATION – SIMPLE REGULATION, COMPLEX REALITY


    Blog

    April 27, 2020
    Inside the CARES Act: Paycheck II the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
    January 8, 2019
    What Do M&A Earn-Outs and Designing Bridges Have in Common?


    Publications

    • Mentioned, “Norris McLaughlin Appoints David Roberts as Chair,” New Jersey Business Magazine, May 11, 2021
    • Quoted, “Taxes, immigration and climate among issues to watch in Biden’s first 100 days, panelists say,” LVB.com, February 17, 2021
    • Quoted, “The Good, Bad, and Ugly of PPP Loan Forgiveness Delays,” Inc. Magazine, September 3, 2020
    • Quoted, “Exit stage right: Many factors feed into a successful business sale,” LVB.com, February 27, 2019
    • Quoted, “When private equity is knocking,” LVB.com, November 19, 2018
    • Quoted, “When closing is the best choice,” LVB.com, November 19, 2018
    • Mentioned, “Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Names New Chairman, Makes Other Leadership Moves,” The Legal Intelligencer, Pages 1, 10-11, August 7, 2018
    • Mentioned, “Vanarthos elected to replace Sorrentino as chair of Norris McLaughlin,” Lehigh Valley Business, August 3, 2018
    • Mentioned, “Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Names New Chairman, Makes Other Leadership Moves,” New Jersey Law Journal, August 2, 2018
    • “Change of Ownership Notification – Simple Regulation, Complex Reality,” MD News, January/February 2012
    • Quoted “Gaming Authority Will Re-Evaluate Grant Applications,” Josh Popichak, Nazareth Patch, March 9, 2011
    • “Real Estate Legislative Action Alert,” Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino Real Estate Law Alert, August 2009
    February 8, 2021
    Legal Impact of the First 100 Days
    January 27, 2021
    “PPP & Me” Webinar Mini-Series Part II: Protecting Your Financial Future
    June 9, 2020
    Understanding The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
    • “Protecting Your Financial Future,” Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce PPP & Me Webinar Mini-Series, February 26, 2021
    • “Legal Impact of the First 100 Days,” Lehigh Valley Business and Central Penn Business Journal, Webinar, February 16, 2021
    • “Understanding The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act,” Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Webinar, June 17, 2020
    • “How to Navigate a Medical Practice Acquisition,” Professional Association of Health Care Office Management’s Educational Conference on Healthcare, Spring Inspiration, Allentown, PA, April 12, 2018
    • “From Brownfields to Business: Turning Blight into Opportunity,” 2017 PEDA Fall Conference, Allentown, PA, October 24, 2017
    • “Choosing the Right Corporate Entity,” Northampton County Bar Association 2017 Lunch Lecture Series, NCBA, Easton, PA, September 20, 2017
    • “Cocktails and Case Studies: Succession Planning,” Center Valley, PA, October 30, 2015
    • “Minimum Wage Symposium Luncheon,” Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Neffs, PA, January 13, 2015
    • “Is Your Business the Next Target for Hackers? Part II – The Case Study,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Allentown, PA, June 5, 2014
    • “It’s not ‘if’ but ‘when’ your business will experience a data breach – are you prepared? Protect Your Business from Cyber Liability Claims,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Allentown, PA, April 4, 2013
    • “Strategically Positioning Clients to Acquire or Sell a Business,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Allentown, PA, June 14, 2012
    • Preparing Your Company for the Next Level – Obtaining Bank Financing
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