Charles Robert Knight

Location
granby, CT (US)
Work Category
Legal

About Me

Over the course of his more than 35-year law career, Attorney Charles Robert Knight has shown an impressive aptitude for a number of legal specialties. Currently serving as Senior Counsel to the Pastore Law Group, Charles Robert Knight is experienced in lobbying and governmental affairs, securities law, employment law, and international trade. Attorney Charles Knight is also a skilled litigator and holds extensive experience in intellectual property law. Prior to assuming his full-time position with Pastore Law Group, Charles Knight served as General Counsel of Flight Safety Technologies, Inc. Hired by Flight Safety Technologies in 2005, Attorney Charles Knight contributed to the on-going growth and success of the company by negotiating international trade agreements, supervising SEC reporting and compliance, and managing government contracting and governmental relations. A graduate of the Indiana University School of Law, Charles Knight has shown a strong commitment to improving his understanding of the legal system. Besides his formal education, Attorney Charles Knight is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School’s National Institute for Trial Advocacy program and maintains active membership in the American Bar Association. Respected among his peers, attorney Charles Knight has long maintained an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, considered the authoritative resource for information on legal professionals from around the world. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Attorney Charles Robert Knight is strongly committed to improving his community and is active in a variety of charitable and philanthropic endeavors. A longtime supporter of the United Episcopal Charities, Charles Knight volunteers his time through his local Episcopal church. Attorney Charles Knight also spends time volunteering in the neonatal intensive care unit of the University of Connecticut Medical Center. In his spare time, Attorney Charles Robert Knight enjoys jogging, traveling, and meditation. An avid reader, Charles Knight particularly enjoys “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein.

Work Experience

  • 2007 - present
    granby, CT (US)
    Senior Counsel
    Pastore Law Firm
    - Broker-dealer arbitration's

    - Diverse litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States (enforcement of corporate guarantees; appellate briefing; patent litigation)

    - Public finance matters (PIPE financing's; new capital raises; Private Placements)

    - Telecommunications wholesaler-retailer litigation and arbitration
  • 2005 - 2008
    granby, CT (US)
    General Counsel
    Flight Safety Technologies, Inc.
    - International trade agreement negotiations

    - SEC reporting and compliance ( 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Proxy preparation)

    - Litigation ( patent litigation; securities class action litigation)

    - Government contracting and Governmental Affairs (FAR implementation; liaison with federal agencies/FAA; Department of Homeland Security; DOT)

    - Intellectual property license agreements

Education

  • 1967 - 1971
    Master's - Law
    Indiana University School of Law