Two appellate rulings in two days have found against the NFL, the Rams, Stan Kroenke, and other defendants in a lawsuit against them for wrongfully relocating the Rams away from St. Louis. Recently the trial court allowed the plaintiffs to obtain the phone and text records of various defendants, and the defendants appealed that decision […]
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Three BB&D Attorneys Selected as 2020 Best Lawyers in America
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 […]
BB&D Attorneys Achieve Millions In Tax Savings for Property Owners
BB&D attorneys Bob Blitz and Chris Bauman 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 […]
BB&D Successfully Represents Family Limited Partnership in Dispute with Life Insurance Company
BB&D attorney Bob Blitz 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 […]
BB&D Secures Regulatory Relief for St. Louis Home Builders Association
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. […]
Bob Blitz Selected as 2019 “Icon Award” Honoree by the Missouri Lawyers Weekly
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 […]
BB&D Attorneys Named to Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers Lists
Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch members Robert Blitz, Christopher Bauman and Robert Brandt, were selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and personal achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that […]
BB&D Prevails in Complex Trust Litigation
Three years after being honored by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for securing one of the largest defense wins in a multi-million dollar trust case, Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch’s impressive team of litigators is at it again, proving their skill navigating trust and estate law extends beyond drafting estate planning documents and defense work. BB&D recently secured […]
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 […]
Lawsuit Against NFL, NFL Teams, And Team Owners Arising Out Of Relocation Of Rams Franchise Moves Forward
The City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority (RSA) recently secured significant victories in their lawsuit against the Defendant NFL, NFL teams, and NFL team owners. The circuit court judge assigned to the case denied three separate motions filed by the Defendants, allowing the case […]