St. Louis law firm BB&D attorney Chris Bauman represented hundreds of property owners before the Missouri State Tax Commission. In 2018, our attorneys have successfully secured reductions in the taxable values of more than 140 commercial properties in decisions issued by the STC. The STC decisions have reduced the properties’ taxable values by more than […]
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James Deutsch Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who
BB&D congratulates member James Deutsch for being presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles.
Three BB&D Attorneys Selected as 2019 Best Lawyers in America
Three Blizr, Bardgett & Deutsch attorneys Chris Bauman, Bob Blitz and Jim Deutsch have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 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 […]
Missouri Legislation Restricts Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Recent legislation reduces the amount of Historic Preservation Tax Credits (HTC) available annually and imposes additional restrictions on developers seeking HTC to support historic rehabilitation projects. Senate Bill 590 and Senate Bill 773, enacted during the 2018 legislative session, reduce the annual aggregate cap on HTC for projects receiving $275,000 or more in tax credits from $140 million to $90 million, with an additional $30 million available for projects on properties located in qualified census tracts.
BB&D Secures Dismissal of Lawsuit for Forum Non Conveniens
BB&D, on behalf of Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., obtained dismissal of a lawsuit on forum non conveniens grounds. Sixty plaintiffs filed suit against KCSM and its parent corporations in St. Louis County. Plaintiffs’ claims were related to a bus accident in Mexico in 2015. The doctrine of forum non conveniens is […]
BB&D Represents Blackbird Group in Acquisition of International Battery Manufacturer
BB&D represented Blackbird Group LLC in its acquisition of The Power-Sonic Corporation, a San Diego-based provider of battery and power supply solutions with operations in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and France. Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch attorneys Richard Rothman, Kevin Fleming, Bridget Nave, and Rob Brandt handled all aspects of the transaction, which was financed […]
BB&D Represents Developer of New Student Housing Complex in Springfield, Missouri
BB&D recently represented a developer in the purchase and construction financing of a contemplated new 106-unit student housing complex in Springfield, Missouri. The $20 million project in downtown Springfield is anticipated to open in summer 2019. BB&D attorneys Kevin Fleming and Bridget Nave handled all aspects of the transaction (including governmental approvals, private capital raising, and bank […]
James Deutsch Selected as an “Icon Award” Honoree by the Missouri Lawyers Weekly
BB&D Member James Deutsch has been selected by the Missouri Lawyers Weekly as a recipient of the inaugural Icon Awards. This award honors 25 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 […]
Kevin Fleming Named a 2018 Top Small Business Lawyer
BB&D Member Kevin Fleming has been named to St. Louis Small Business Monthly magazine’s 2018 list of Top Small Business Lawyers.
BB&D Attorney Rob Brandt Successfully Represents Physician Group in Sale to Provider
BB&D attorneys represented a physician practice in connection with a transaction involving the sale of some of its assets to a health care provider that was opening an outpatient center at the same location.