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David M. Clar

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dclar@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (585) 419-8712  
- Rochester, NY Office
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David Clar
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David focuses on corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and asset transactions, business planning, licensing, distribution, software contracting and other general corporate matters. He regularly serves as transactional counsel for buyers and sellers of corporations, limited liability companies and other business entities with an emphasis on technology companies.

He represents established, growing and mature businesses as well as individual entrepreneurs and start-up companies, with a focus on providing advice and guidance to closely-held corporations in all aspects of corporate and business planning matters, including organizational and ongoing operations, change of control transactions, capital planning and financing, ownership issues, distribution, licensing, franchising and general contractual matters. David also provides corporate representation and business advice for the clinical laboratory subsidiary of a not-for-profit health organization and the manufacturer and distributor of a medical device in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

  • Representation of the seller of a Southwest -based construction business engaged in the installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signals, street and highway lighting, roadway signs and intelligent transportation systems.
  • Representation of a global dental pain management company in the acquisition of an innovative patented device that helps eliminate oral pain.
  • Representation of a provider of cell tower construction, modification and maintenance services in its acquisition of a microwave and broadband services provider.
  • Representation of the seller of a transportation management software provider.
  • Representation of a national group purchasing organization in its acquisitions of multiple group purchasing organizations increasing membership and expanding purchasing offerings.
  • Representation of the purchaser of all of the capital stock of an information technology and cloud services outsourcing company.
  • Representation of the owners in a sale of their company specializing in the design, application, operation, maintenance, support and servicing of water and wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, including multiple subsequent rollover investments.
  • Representation of a not-for-profit health system in multi-faceted investments in an AI platform uniting behavioral science with artificial intelligence and in a community cultural festival.
  • Representation of the founder of an automotive marketing company providing a retention and loyalty software solution for dealers.
  • Representation of publicly-traded Internet information and services company and its subsidiaries in multiple acquisitions of various Internet, gaming, health and other technology companies and websites.
  • Representation of the founders in connection with the sale of an association member management software organization.
  • Representation of the seller of a payroll-based software solutions provider.
  • Representation of the founders in connection with the sale of a smart camera and imaging systems portfolio.
  • Provided U.S. legal representation for a leading financial data and analytics platform in its acquisition of a financial data aggregation and analytics platform provider for the India and Asia market.
  • Representation of the sellers of an information technology provider of application and integration architecture.
  • Representation of the purchaser of a manufacturer and distributor of multiple valve and valve automation products.
Insights
February 18, 2026

Answering Five Questions About New York’s LLC Transparency Act

All non-U.S. LLC owners must comply with new reporting regulations.
January 21, 2021

Is Your Corporate Attorney on Your Calendar?

You schedule annual car inspections, physicals and meetings with your accountant. But
April 14, 2020

What is a Force Majeure Clause, and Why Can You Expect to Hear Much More About It?

As COVID-19 forces major business disruptions, force majeure clauses are increasingly pertinent across nearly every industry.
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September 29, 2026

41 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars® Lists

The list recognizes accomplished attorneys who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geogr
June 4, 2026

15 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys, Eight Practice Areas Earn Recognition in Chambers USA 2026

Chambers and Partners is an independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions.
November 21, 2025

David M. Clar Featured in Rochester Business Journal Corporate Law Focus

David outlined top business risks heading into 2026 and actions companies should prioritize to stay ahead of emerging threats.
September 29, 2025

36 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars® Lists

Super Lawyers is a national ranking service of accomplished attorneys who have achieved a high degree of professional achievement.
August 21, 2025

More Than 100 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals, helping clients find credible, experienced counsel.
June 5, 2025

Chambers USA 2025 Rankings Recognize 18 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys and Nine Practice Areas

The independent legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivers rankings and insights about leading lawyers and firms.
August 22, 2024

30 Harris Beach Attorneys Named in 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Edition

Nine attorneys were named Upstate New York Rising Stars, a category that focuses on attorneys who have practiced for 10 years or less.
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Professional and Civic

  • Monroe County Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Small Business Council of Rochester, member
  • Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Investor Panel

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate Law, since 2017
  • Best Lawyers, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), since 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, since 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Corporate Law, since 2014
  • Chambers USA, Upstate New York – Corporate/M&A, since 2019
  • Legal 500 City Elite, New York – Corporate and M&A, 2026
  • Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers, 2022
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New York
Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD 
1997

University of Notre Dame

BA 
1992

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International Trade

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Co-Leader for:

Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing

Member of:

Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
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David Clar

David M. Clar

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dclar@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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David Clar

David M. Clar

dclar@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (585) 419-8712
Rochester, NY Office

Profile

David focuses on corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, equity and asset transactions, business planning, licensing, distribution, software contracting and other general corporate matters. He regularly serves as transactional counsel for buyers and sellers of corporations, limited liability companies and other business entities with an emphasis on technology companies.

He represents established, growing and mature businesses as well as individual entrepreneurs and start-up companies, with a focus on providing advice and guidance to closely-held corporations in all aspects of corporate and business planning matters, including organizational and ongoing operations, change of control transactions, capital planning and financing, ownership issues, distribution, licensing, franchising and general contractual matters. David also provides corporate representation and business advice for the clinical laboratory subsidiary of a not-for-profit health organization and the manufacturer and distributor of a medical device in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Member of:

Corporate
International Trade

Industry Teams

Co-Leader for:

Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing

Member of:

Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing

Focuses

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Admissions

New York

Representative Matters

  • Representation of the seller of a Southwest -based construction business engaged in the installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signals, street and highway lighting, roadway signs and intelligent transportation systems.
  • Representation of a global dental pain management company in the acquisition of an innovative patented device that helps eliminate oral pain.
  • Representation of a provider of cell tower construction, modification and maintenance services in its acquisition of a microwave and broadband services provider.
  • Representation of the seller of a transportation management software provider.
  • Representation of a national group purchasing organization in its acquisitions of multiple group purchasing organizations increasing membership and expanding purchasing offerings.
  • Representation of the purchaser of all of the capital stock of an information technology and cloud services outsourcing company.
  • Representation of the owners in a sale of their company specializing in the design, application, operation, maintenance, support and servicing of water and wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, including multiple subsequent rollover investments.
  • Representation of a not-for-profit health system in multi-faceted investments in an AI platform uniting behavioral science with artificial intelligence and in a community cultural festival.
  • Representation of the founder of an automotive marketing company providing a retention and loyalty software solution for dealers.
  • Representation of publicly-traded Internet information and services company and its subsidiaries in multiple acquisitions of various Internet, gaming, health and other technology companies and websites.
  • Representation of the founders in connection with the sale of an association member management software organization.
  • Representation of the seller of a payroll-based software solutions provider.
  • Representation of the founders in connection with the sale of a smart camera and imaging systems portfolio.
  • Provided U.S. legal representation for a leading financial data and analytics platform in its acquisition of a financial data aggregation and analytics platform provider for the India and Asia market.
  • Representation of the sellers of an information technology provider of application and integration architecture.
  • Representation of the purchaser of a manufacturer and distributor of multiple valve and valve automation products.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Monroe County Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Small Business Council of Rochester, member
  • Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Investor Panel

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate Law, since 2017
  • Best Lawyers, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), since 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, since 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Corporate Law, since 2014
  • Chambers USA, Upstate New York – Corporate/M&A, since 2019
  • Legal 500 City Elite, New York – Corporate and M&A, 2026
  • Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers, 2022
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