MARK J. MUSSON, J.D., LL.M., C.P.A.

913-406-4587 * mm5579a6@westpost.net
BUSINESS ATTORNEY/ CONSULTANT
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in all areas of business law
, management, operations,
development and sales, including acquisitions, mergers, restructuring, successio
n planning and taxes. Expertise in
business transactions and the acquisition, development, and disposition of busin
esses and real estate. Analytical
strategist with proven ability to negotiate and manage profitable business outco
mes. Persuasive communicator
with excellent relationship management, consensus-building and leadership capabi
lities. Qualifications enhanced
with legal license, business ownership and accounting background with experience
.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Mergers & Acquisitions * Business Startups * Corporate Restructuring * Negotiati
ons * Team Building
Business Transactions and Operations * Business Transition Planning, Consulting
& Development
Strategic Planning * Due Diligence * Risk Analysis * Contract Negotiations * Fi
nancial Analysis * Operations
Project Management * Real Estate Transactions * Client Management * Risk Mitigat
ion * P&L * Business Impact

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Musson & Associates, Overland Park, Kansas * 2009-Present
General Business Law/Consulting Firm.
Principal
Consult and advise business clients in areas of business and corporate transacti
ons; contract negotiations;
mergers & acquisitions; business development and operations; business partnershi
ps; capital financing;
strategic growth planning, risk assessment and transition; real estate litigatio
n, sales, foreclosures and leasing;
individual and corporate tax planning; and estate planning. Manages all business
aspects of legal practice,
including administration of day-to-day operations.
* Successfully sold, negotiated and managed the closing, financing, and developm
ent of national, regional and
local business entities, capital funding and business partnerships ranging from
$250K to $10+million.
* Built national, regional and local network of trusted advisors for investment
capital and business lead
opportunities ranging from $100K to $10+million.
* Built national, regional and local client base of entrepreneurs requiring acqu
isition or growth capital necessary
to execute on their business plans.
KATZ LAW FIRM, Overland Park, Kansas * 2007- 2009
Commercial real estate law practice focused exclusively on the representation of
 local, regional, and national
developers, retailers, lenders, and tenants.
Associate Attorney
Represent and advise local, regional, and national developers, retailers, and te
nants in matters of development,
financing, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and commercial leasing. Co
nsult in area of expertise,
shopping center development, financing, and leasing. Collaborate with lead attor
neys. Meet with clients,
negotiate acquisitions or sales, draft legal contracts and agreements, meet cont
ractual deadlines, and close on
transactions ranging from $1-$100 million. Supervise administrative and paraleg
al staff.
* Negotiated and managed closing, financing, and development of over 2 dozen acq
uisitions and developments.
* Closed on transaction in progress for 5 years, with land worth $10+ million an
d projected annual retail
sales upon completion of $100+ million.
* Ranked routinely in top 2 billing attorneys in firm of up to 20 attorneys; con
sistently generated monthly
billable sales of $65,000+; avoided billable sales write-offs by effectively man
aging time for clients and firm.
MUSSON & RANK, LLC, Overland Park, Kansas * 2003-2007
General Business Law Firm.
Member
Advised and represented client in areas of tax, estate planning, succession plan
ning, business and corporate
transactions, and real estate. Analyzed and researched tax implications and appl
ication of law to client business
and individual matters related to acquisitions, mergers, wills and trusts, succe
ssion planning, general corporate
and business affairs, contracts, and acquisition, development, and disposition o
f real estate. Managed all
business aspects of partner practice, including administration of day-to-day ope
rations.
* Successfully negotiated and closed on real estate acquisitions and sales, with
average size ranging from
$100,000 to $5+ million.
* Grew annual revenue by 10-20% per year in largely referral-driven practice.
BRENTON LAW GROUP, P.A., Overland Park, Kansas * 1996-1998 and 2001-2003
Law Firm.
Associate Attorney, 2001-2003
Analyzed, researched, advised, and represented clients in areas of tax, estate p
lanning, business and corporate
transactions, and real estate. Supervised junior attorneys. Resolved disputes an
d negotiated contracts to close
on sales and acquisitions of businesses. Reported directly to partner.
* Successfully negotiated and managed 30+ business acquisitions and mergers.
* Saved clients $500,000+ in tax defense with the IRS.
* Consistently generated monthly billable sales of $50,000+.
* Generated $100,000+ of new business each year.
HUSCH & EPPENBERGER, LLC, Overland Park, Kansas * 1998-2001
General practice law firm with 300+ attorneys nationwide.
Associate
Managed diverse caseload in large private practice law firm. Analyzed, researche
d, advised, and represented
client in areas of corporate and individual tax planning, tax compliance, and ta
x defense; business and
corporate transactions; ERISA, ESOP's, and deferred compensation arrangements; a
nd real estate.
* Ranked consistently in top 10 among 300+ associates in billable hours; generat
ed monthly billable sales of
$50,000+, with $75,000+ of new business each year.
* Negotiated and managed 30+ business acquisitions and mergers.
* Successfully negotiated with IRS to save clients over $1 million in tax liabil
ity.
CAREER NOTE: Additional professional background includes Manager of Accounting a
t TRANSWORLD
AIRLINES, Auditor at PRICE WATERHOUSE and General Manager / Owner of New Home Co
nstruction
and Remodeling at Superior Homes & Remodeling. Details on request.

EDUCATION
Juris Doctor and Master of Laws
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Kansas City, Missouri
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
American Bar Association
Kansas Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

LICENSES
Missouri Bar License, October 1996
Kansas Bar License, April 1997
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), June 1992
Kansas Real Estate License, January 2009
Missouri Real Estate License, March 2009