- GuardianshipAdvising and representing individuals and family members in court in matters related to guardianships, conservators or disputes related to the administration of estates or actions by trustees or other fiduciaries, and enforcing beneficiaries’ rights.
- Identity Theft
- Corporate LawA significant part of our Corporate Law practice involves representing buyers, sellers and third parties engaged in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, the purchase and sale of stock or assets and leveraged and management buyouts. Dawda Mann’s knowledgeable team of corporate law professionals have the skill and experience to represent business clients in these complicated transactional matters, while also providing guidance on day-to-day initiatives, in a manner that helps organizations meet their business goals.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsWithin the last several years IT-related issues have really hit the radar screen in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) world. This has resulted from both the general recognition of the critical importance of information systems in the functioning of a business. This in turn raises the specter of the target’s utilization of open source software in its systems or in the products it delivers to customers, as well issues surrounding the proper handling of electronic protected information.
- Business DisputesWhen disputes become complex, involving multiple parties, voluminous documents and complicated fact patterns, they require sophisticated legal expertise. The litigation team at Dawda Mann routinely handles such complex commercial litigation, including matters like product warranty claims, international contract disputes, intellectual property infringement claims, construction and development claims and insurance coverage disputes. We possess the resources, talent and experience to vigorously advocate for our clients when they find themselves involved in such complex litigation.
- Business TransactionsOur attorneys provide loan structure advice and documentation, review and negotiation of secured and unsecured commercial transactions.
- Limited Liability CompaniesDawda Mann’s services for nonprofit organizations include the creation and qualification of organizations as tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code using either Form 1023 or the new streamlined Form 1023-EZ. We can advise on unrelated business taxable income, joint ventures between nonprofits and for profit businesses, low-profit limited liability companies (LC3). We can also advise on charitable giving, charitable substantiation for nonprofits, charitable solicitation licenses and obtaining sales tax exemptions.
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Contract
- Employment LitigationWe also counsel business owners as they build and operate family-owned business ventures, providing them with the critical information and insight needed to help them meet their specific needs. Those needs often include advice regarding real estate and corporate needs, benefits and employment issues. We understand and can structure our clients’ assets in the most beneficial manner to take into account all taxes, including income, gift, estate and generation-skipping taxes.
- Non-compete AgreementCould the FTC’s proposed rule on non-compete agreements mean the end of employers preventing employees from accepting new work?
- Severance AgreementOur expert team of experienced attorneys are available to counsel employers on the practical aspects of the employment relationship by creating employment policies, procedures, conducting compliance reviews, preparing employee handbooks, and providing advice on employee hiring, discipline, and termination, as well as preparing release and severance agreements when the employment relationship ends.
- Sexual HarassmentWe also have the experience to work with our clients to train employees in employment relations and personnel matters as part of the strategy of avoiding legal claims and improving employee morale, the goal of which is to increase productivity and have a positive impact on a company’s bottom line. Our training has covered almost every topic involved in the labor and employment relations area with some more popular sessions addressing the issues of sexual harassment, wage and hour, violence in the work place, application of critical employment policies and how to remain union free. We have found that training seminars for supervisors and mid to upper management is an effective method to help improve and sustain positive employee relations.
- Real Estate LitigationWe also possess extensive experience assisting energy companies in corporate acquisitions, purchase of mineral rights and sale of energy. As an adjunct to the environmental practice group, Dawda Mann also calls upon the expertise of the firm’s real estate law and commercial real estate practice groups to maximize development opportunities for clients in the energy sector.
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationThe construction law attorneys at Dawda Mann understand the multi-faceted needs and considerations of the construction industry. Our experienced lawyers routinely help clients address the legal challenges of engaging in the planning and implementation of construction projects, as well as the resolution of disputes, claims and litigation. We handle all types of construction-related legal considerations, including...
- Real Estate TransactionsDawda Mann works with retailers, developers, owners, property managers and investors for some of the world’s largest retail companies, Fortune 500 enterprises, financial institutions, hospital groups, Real Estate Investment Trusts, automotive manufacturers and dealerships and mid-size and emerging businesses on all types of real estate transactions. Our commercial real estate experience exceeds that of most law firms, and Dawda Mann has one of the largest residential development practices in the Midwest.
- Land Use and ZoningEnergy: The firm’s broad real estate and land use expertise means that our attorneys are highly skilled in negotiating transfers of natural resources property interests, including oil and gas leases.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesBy Sam Kokoszka The landlord-tenant relationship is at the core of the commercial leasing business. In an uncomplicated world, a landlord and a tenant would enter into a lease for a term of years, and [...]
- Condominium Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Estate PlanningDawda Mann’s knowledgeable attorneys are highly skilled in the nuances of legal matters related to estate planning and administration. We understand that each client’s situation is unique, and our primary objective is to assist clients in the transition of wealth from one generation to the next in the most tax efficient way. This means working hand-in-hand with clients to assure their plan adequately reflects their specific objectives and values, and that our clients’ intentions are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
- WillsProviding guidance with living wills, patient advocate designations, power of attorney, charitable planning and guardian and/or conservatorship issues.
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
- Tax LawThe tax attorneys at Dawda Mann provide tax advice tailored to the circumstances and objectives of our clients. We are experienced in federal, state and local income tax matters, whether they relate to your business, individuals, real estate or estates and trusts. Our attorneys advise, consult and strategize on the tax implications of proposed and completed transactions. We work closely with our clients and their other advisors to provide advice on alternative structures to address particular tax costs and generate tax savings.