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Attorney David Tatge is a leading U.S. expert in factoring law and a significant first-chair commercial litigator. As an inactive CPA, as well as a practicing attorney, he has a deep background in accounting and financial issues, as well as broad, multi-discipline experience in litigation, business finance, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and collections, business transactions and tax. Below is a sampling of the many matters he has handled in his over 30 years in legal practice.
Commercial Civil Litigation
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Defense of an alleged out-of-state guarantor in litigation against him in Virginia state circuit court by a Virginia lender. Related appellate litigation before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Supreme Court of the United States. Case ultimately settled successfully.
- Representation of an out-of-state commercial factor, as plaintiff, in its successful VA state court collection action against a Virginia account debtor who paid over notice
- Defense of litigation brought against local businesses on various matters arising from customer disputes
- Bring and litigate contested collection litigation cases for various commercial clients, including several law firms
Commercial Contracts and Financing
- Drafting and negotiation of software licenses and other contracts for an out-of-state high technology company which works in the “internet of things” and related work re: corporate financing, securities law, investment banker relations, etc.
- Representation of a minority shareholder in a successful “business divorce” between the two principals of a closely held business. Related drafting and negotiation of stock purchase agreement and purchase money note, security agreement, covenants not to compete, consulting contract for post-split advisory services to the company, etc.
- Representation of several small business clients in various landlord-tenant disputes resolved out-of-court
- Advice to and drafting for a Silicon Valley fintech company on contract and regulatory matters
- Advice to clients re: U.C.C. matters; handle related U.C.C. filings
- Counsel to closely held business clients on various corporate matters, such as LLC Operating Agreements, service contracts with clients, franchise agreements, etc.
- Representation of investor in failed business venture to obtain recovery on her capital
- Advice regarding the possible restructuring of an HMO in a state law proceeding
Expert Witness Services
- Expert witness engagements in both state and federal courts, all outside Virginia, as both a testifying and as a non-testifying expert, involving commercial factoring, M&A, etc.
Nonprofit Organizations
- Representation of a not-for-profit company working in environmental protection to prepare and file its successful application for federal tax-exempt status under IRC §501(c)(3); associated corporate work (Articles, Bylaws, Organizational Meeting. etc.)
Start-ups
- Representation of a start-up company which provides high-end creative services (films for clients, videos, animation, graphics and interactive design, advertising, special events)
Individual Clients
- Preparation of family trust and related estate planning documents for an individual client
- Service to individual clients in various family law and divorce matters
Employment Law
- Advice to both business and individual clients on employment law matters (non-competes, NDAs, FMLA, severance agreements, and on internal corporate investigations)
Bankruptcy Law
- Client representation in various bankruptcy matters, including motions for relief from stay, settlements, claims arising from breached contracts, foreclosure of liens, etc.
Other Services
- Prepare and file Amicus Brief of David B. Tatge in Support of Respondents in Trump v. Anderson, No. 23-719, United States Supreme Court (Jan. 31, 2024)
Based in Oak Hill, Virginia, David B. Tatge, PLLC serves clients throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and nationwide, as well as international clients. We invite you to contact our law office to learn how your business can benefit from our services.