B. Michael Frye, Retired

Commercial Law, Taxation, Financing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law,  Software and Technology Licensing

Mr. Frye is a former Director and Member of Paul Frank + Collins.  Mr. Frye retired as of December 31, 2007 after over 35 years of practice.  During his tenure at the firm, Mr. Frye mentored many attorneys as the head of the Corporate Practice and served as chair of the firm's Marketing Committee.  He advised businesses of all sizes in such areas as federal and state taxation, mergers and acquisitions, software and technology licensing, international transactions, financing transactions and general commercial law. Mr. Frye represented clients in scores of acquisition transactions and has substantial experience negotiating and drafting foreign distribution, sales agency and licensing agreements.

Through Paul Frank + Collins, Mr. Frye served as Interim In-House General Counsel for Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., from August 1999 - January 2001. His goal was to be a positive force in bringing transactions to a conclusion by providing creative and innovative solutions to any legal and tax issues that arose.

EDUCATION:
University of Cincinnati, B.S. in AS.E, 1967
The Ohio State University College of Law, J.D. (summa cum laude), 1972

BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of Vermont, 1973
U.S. District Court, State of Vermont, 1973
U.S. Tax Court, 1974

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Bar Association
Vermont Bar Association
Chittenden County Bar Association

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation: Director, 1999-Present
        Member, Technology Committee
Vermont World Trade Office, Director,1996 - 2001
Vermont/Canada Trade Office: Director, 1992-1996
        Vice-Chair, 1994-1995
        Chair, 1995-1996
Vermont Meeting of the National White House Conference on Small Business, Moderator, 1986
Vermont State House Conference on Small Business, Moderator, 1982 and 1984
Small Business Development Center, Member,1982-1984

PROFESSIONAL HONORS:
Martindale-Hubbell, Inc.’s “AV” rating
Best Lawyers in America
Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:
Ride, train and show horses on a regional and national level, with numerous regional and national honors.

B. Michael Frye is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell.