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David is a corporate and tax attorney focused on guiding emerging growth companies through critical phases of their development. As a trusted legal advisor, David provides practical guidance from formation to exit, addressing challenges unique to startups and scaling businesses. David focuses on structuring complex investments, advising on fundraising compliance, facilitating strategic alliances, navigating regulatory requirements, and resolving day-to-day legal issues. He also advises companies and business owners on tax structuring and planning, corporate reorganizations, and tax disputes. His tax controversy experience includes representing clients in administrative appeals, Tax Court proceedings, and negotiations with taxing authorities, helping to resolve complex federal and state tax issues efficiently and strategically. Leveraging extensive experience across industries, David has a deep understanding of the specific challenges faced by technology and e-commerce providers, transportation companies, and personal service providers—including healthcare, financial, and insurance professionals. In addition to supporting emerging businesses, David brings substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions, advising companies on growth through acquisition and guiding business owners to successful exits. By preparing for and managing effective sale processes, David helps clients achieve their goals with confidence. Drawing on a profound knowledge of the corporate environment, David is dedicated to helping clients mitigate legal risks while driving sustainable growth and achieving long-term success. Drawing on his rich background in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions, David also represents individuals and entities embroiled in intricate shareholder and ownership disputes, often referred to as ‘business divorce.’ With a unique blend of skills in both high-level transaction negotiations and litigation, David approaches these complex disputes with a strategic and pragmatic mindset, focusing on finding the best path forward for his clients.