John S. Harvey, Associate
John represents private companies in mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings and other types of financing transactions. John advises clients on a full range of corporate and commercial matters, including company formation and choice of entity, and drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
Representative Matters
- Represented the seller in a $30 million sale of their family business.
- Represented the buyer in the purchase of an automobile dealership.
- Drafted distribution and reseller agreements for a multinational, publicly held company for transactions to take place across several countries.
- Worked on-site as part of in-house legal team for a publicly held company, working directly with management and business leaders on a variety of matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and assisting with securities disclosure.
Professional Background
| 2006-Present |
Wyche Burgess Freeman & Parham, P.A. |
| 1997–2006 |
Corporate Paralegal and Law Clerk, Wyche Burgess Freeman & Parham, P.A. |
| 1992–1997 |
Litigation Paralegal and Case Manager, Gibbons P.C., Newark, N.J. |
| 1991–1992 |
Sales Representative, E&J Gallo Winery Europe (Rochdale, England) |
Educational Background
| 2006, J.D. |
University of South Carolina School of Law, cum laude, Order of the Coif, Order of the Wig and Robe, Carolina Legal Scholar (2003–2006), Recipient of Capers Bouton Memorial Scholarship, CALI Awards for Legal Drafting, Professional Responsibility and Torts II |
| 2002, M.B.A. |
Clemson University |
| 1990, B.A. |
Drew University, summa cum laude, Member of Phi Beta Kappa, Drew Scholar |
Bar and Court Admissions
Professional Activities and Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Greenville Bar Association
Representative Community Activities
- Community Foundation of Greenville, Grants Review Committee Member
- Pleasant Valley Connection, Board Member