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 […]
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BB&D Successfully Represents Family Limited Partnership in Dispute with Life Insurance Company
BB&D attorneys Bob Blitz, Thom Avery 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 […]
BB&D Attorneys Secure Complete Dismissal For Prosecutor
BB&D Attorneys Dave Luce and Jason Turk represented the former St. Louis City Circuit Attorney in a high-profile lawsuit filed against her by a former police officer. The ex-officer alleged that the prosecutor had violated his civil rights and defamed him. In a 58-page order, the U.S. District Court found in favor of our client […]
BB&D Attorneys Secure Millions In Tax Savings For Property Owners
BB&D attorneys Chris Bauman and Jason Turk represent 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 $185 […]
Bridget Nave and Jason Turk Named New BB&D Members
Effective January 1, 2017, BB&D promoted St. Louis attorneys Bridget M. Nave and Jason Turk to Members. Bridget’s practice areas include tax, estate planning and corporate transactions. Jason’s practice areas include commercial litigation and tax appeals. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today […]
BB&D Attorneys Named to Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers Lists
BB&D members Robert Blitz, Christopher Bauman, Kelley Farrell and Teresa (“Traci”) Pupillo were selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers, with Robert Blitz also being named to the “St. Louis Top 50”. In addition, Jason Turk was recognized as a “Rising Star.” Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have […]
BB&D Secures Injunction Against Former Licensee’s Use of Trademarks
BB&D attorneys Kelley F. Farrell, David H. Luce and Jason K. Turk represented a large publicly-traded company that owns trademarks for footwear and apparel. BB&D’s client licensed limited rights to certain trademarks to a licensee. After the licensee failed to live up to its obligations under the license agreements, BB&D’s client terminated those agreements. The […]
Missouri Court of Appeals Finds in Favor of BB&D Clients Demanding Open Access to Government Meetings
BB&D attorneys Robert D. Blitz, Christopher O. Bauman, and Jason K. Turk represented taxpayers who brought a class action against the St. Louis County Board of Equalization. The Board of Equalization determines property value disputes between the St. Louis County Assessor and taxpayers. The Board of Equalization argued that it is not subject to Missouri’s […]
Jason Turk Selected to 2016 Class of Missouri Lawyers Weekly Up And Coming Lawyers
Jason Turk was selected as part of the 2016 class of Missouri Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Lawyers. Each year the editors of Missouri Lawyers Weekly select attorneys 40 years old or younger based on “academic and career accomplishments, their ability to overcome obstacles in their lives and careers, their community involvement, and their potential […]
State Tax Commission Rules in Favor of Property Owners
BB&D attorneys Chris Bauman, Tom Rynard and Jason Turk represented two property owners before the Missouri State Tax Commission, successfully arguing that the St. Louis County Assessor and Board of Equalization had overvalued commercial property. After an evidentiary hearing, the State Tax Commission agreed with BB&D’s expert evidence and found that the properties were overvalued […]