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15 08, 2019

Three BB&D Attorneys Selected as 2020 Best Lawyers in America

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BB&D attorneys Chris Bauman, Bob Blitz and Jim Deutsch have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Chris Bauman and Bob Blitz were selected for Commercial Litigation, and Jim Deutsch for Gaming Law. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch has earned a respected reputation in the legal community as a top-flight litigation, real estate and business transactional firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, 120 S. Central Ave., 63105, with offices in Jefferson City and Columbia. BBD’s team of seasoned attorneys and notable up-and-coming [...]

19 06, 2019

BB&D Attorneys Achieve Millions In Tax Savings for Property Owners

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BB&D attorneys Bob Blitz, Chris Bauman and Jason Turk represent hundreds of property owners in appealing the valuations of their commercial real estate by taxing authorities. The Missouri State Tax Commission recently issued more than 180 decisions in our clients’ tax appeals. Our efforts reduced taxable values more than $250 million. The results included: $16.2 million reduction for a hotel initially valued at more than $21 million; $13.9 million reduction for a high-rise office building; $10.9 million reduction for a shopping center; $6.7 million reduction for a suburban office complex; $4.9 million reduction for a warehouse initially valued at more than $9 million; and Change in classification from commercial to agricultural for an undeveloped parcel, reducing the [...]

28 05, 2019

BB&D Successfully Represents Family Limited Partnership in Dispute with Life Insurance Company

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BB&D attorneys Bob Blitz and Jason Turk successfully represented a family limited partnership that was the beneficiary of a $2 million life insurance policy. The partnership purchased the policy as part of the family’s estate plan and sued the life insurance company after it refused to reinstate the policy and pay the death benefit. BB&D also brought suit against the insurance broker that assisted the client in obtaining the policy. Although the client did not pay premiums on the policy for a period of over two years after moving locations and failed to send a change of address to the insurance company, BB&D filed suit in federal court on its behalf and obtained a large settlement in our [...]

28 05, 2019

BB&D Secures Regulatory Relief for St. Louis Home Builders Association

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BB&D’s representation of the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri (“STL HBA”) resulted in a regulatory victory that will provide significant savings for homebuilders and homebuyers. With more than 600-member companies, STL HBA members annually invest millions of dollars in water infrastructure donated to water utilities after the completion of a development. Investor-owned water companies previously enjoyed a federal tax exemption for such infrastructure (known as “contributions in aid of construction or “CIAC”), but a little-known change in the Federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act eliminated this exemption. Without relief from the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC), this tax would have impacted developers, increasing the cost of every new home by thousands of dollars. [...]

2 05, 2019

Glenn Norton Sworn in as President Elect of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

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BB&D attorney Glenn Norton was sworn in as President-Elect of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (“BAMSL”) on May 2, 2019. He will serve a one-year term as President-Elect and will become President of BAMSL in 2020. Glenn was elected by BAMSL’s more than 7,500 members consisting of lawyers throughout the St. Louis region. BAMSL’s mission includes maintaining the highest professional standards among attorneys, enhancing professional competence of attorneys, improving the administration of justice, serving the needs of BAMSL members and providing law-related services and education to the public. Congratulations, Glenn. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our [...]

30 04, 2019

Bob Blitz Selected as 2019 “Icon Award” Honoree by the Missouri Lawyers Weekly

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BB&D Member Bob Blitz has been selected by the Missouri Lawyers Weekly as a recipient of the Icon Award. This award honors 27 distinguished men and women over the age of 60 for their notable sustained success and strong leadership within and outside the field of law within the State of Missouri. The event honoring Bob and the 26 other recipients will be held on May 31, 2019 at The Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis. Details at the link below: Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch has [...]

15 04, 2019

Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch Law Firm Win Breach of Contract Arbitration

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BB&D obtains award in favor of the law firm's client in an arbitration which was conducted in Connecticut. The firm's client, a Connecticut based manufacturer, brought breach of contract claims against a Canadian based company. The arbitrator found in favor of the firm's client awarding it damages and all its attorney’s fees and costs incurred in the arbitration. The arbitration involved complicated issues of billing, contract performance and logistics. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch has earned a respected reputation in the legal community as a top-flight [...]

1 04, 2019

BB&D Assist Commercial Landlord with Quick Eviction

twistadmin2019-04-01T14:50:29+00:00April 1st, 2019|News|

BB&D successfully pursued a rent and possession case against a large commercial tenant (52,000 sq. ft.) in St. Charles County, Missouri. The law firm brought a rent and possession action against the tenant and obtained a judgment in favor of the landlord for possession and rent totaling nearly $300,000.00. The Court ordered the tenant to vacate the premises within 10 days. The case took only 32 days from filing of the petition to judgment being entered in favor of BB&D’s client. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and [...]

21 03, 2019

BB&D Obtains Swift Arbitration Award Against Subcontractor

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On behalf of a national design builder, Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, LC recently obtained an arbitration award against a subcontractor for breach of contract. The award, totaling over $700,000.00, took only six months to obtain from filing to final decision despite significant delaying tactics from the subcontractor. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch has earned a respected reputation in the legal community as a top-flight litigation, real estate and business transactional firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, 120 S. Central Ave., 63105, with offices in Jefferson City and [...]

25 02, 2019

BB&D Welcomes Brett Sayers

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Brett Sayers has joined the firm’s St. Louis office as an associate, providing advice to businesses and individuals in a variety of transactional and estate planning matters. Brett has experience assisting clients in all stages of the business life cycle, including entity selection, formation, ongoing operational matters, restructuring, acquisitions, divestitures, dissolution, and taxation. Before transitioning to private practice as a transactional and estate planning attorney, Brett worked at a “Big Four” accounting firm assisting multinational corporate clients in local, state, federal, and international taxation matters. Now, he provides sound tax planning and compliance advice to both businesses and individuals. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us [...]