Jim Deutsch represented Speaker of the House Tim Jones. On July 18, in an unprecedented Friday afternoon opinion, the Court dismissed the challenge. The decision became final on July 23. As a result, Missouri voters will get a chance to decide on Constitutional Amendment 5. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue […]
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BB&D Named “Best Law Firm” by St. Louis Small Business Monthly
Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, L.C. was named by St. Louis Small Business Monthly in the publication’s 2014 list of “Best Law Firms.” The list is published in St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s June 2014 issue and described as law firms “voted the best in St. Louis to help your business.” Contact us for a […]
BB&D Client Receives 50% Reduction in Tax Bill Following Appeal to the State Tax Commission
In a recent order, the Missouri State Tax Commission ruled that the St. Charles County Assessor had incorrectly assessed property owned by a Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch client at more than twice its actual value. The property is improved with a multi-screen movie theater. After conducting an evidentiary hearing, the Tax Commission reduced the client’s […]
BB&D Obtains Tax Exemption for Church; Saves North County Head Start Program
St. Louis law firm Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch civil litigation attorney Chris Bauman, assisted by other firm litigation team members, successfully represented a North Saint Louis County church in an appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission (“STC”) asserting that the church’s property qualified for a property tax exemption. BB&D attorney Paul Woody filed testimony with the […]
Robert Blitz Selected as a Master Member in the Theodore McMillian Inn of Court, the St. Louis Chapter of the American Inns of Court
American Inns of Court are designed to improve the skills, professionalism and ethics of the bench and bar. The local chapter was established by the Saint Louis University School of Law in 2010. It is named after Theodore McMillian, one of the first African-Americans admitted to the Saint Louis University School of Law in the […]
Bridget Nave Presenting at the Upcoming “Estate Planning From A to Z” CLE
Bridget Nave will be a presenter at the upcoming CLE on June 23-24, 2014 at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza. She will present on the topics of Basic Tax Planning and Business Succession Planning. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with […]
Jim Deutsch Moderates International Masters of Gaming Law Spring Conference
BB&D member Jim Deutsch, recently moderated a panel at the International Masters of Gaming Law spring conference held in San Diego. Deutsch moderated the breakout session on Gaming License Investigation: Regulatory v. Police, with panelists Richard Lopes, Chair of the California Gaming Control Commission, Stephen Martino, Director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, Norman […]
BB&D named Gaming Law Firm of the Year in Missouri
Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, LC named Gaming Law Firm of the Year in Missouri in the Global Awards 2014 issued by Corporate INTL. “We are constantly striving to deliver the best and most effective legal services to our gaming clients,” commented Jim Deutsch, the lead of the Gaming Practice at BB&D “and we are delighted […]
BB&D Represents Penn National Gaming, Inc. in Successful Spin-Off into REIT
BB&D represented Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) as local Missouri counsel in the spin-off of its real-estate holdings into a new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) called Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI). The spin-off closed on November 1, 2013. BB&D attorney Jim Deutsch handled all aspects of the transaction relating to Missouri gaming […]
BB&D Handles Purchase of St. Louis County, Missouri Apartment Complex
BB&D recently represented the purchasing entity in the purchase and financing of a multi-family apartment complex in St. Louis County, Missouri. BB&D attorneys Kevin Fleming and Bridget Nave handled all aspects of the transaction which closed in the first quarter of 2014. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite […]