David K. Adam

David K. Adam

Maximizing the Power of Partnerships
  • Tax Law, Business Law, Estate Planning ...
  • Missouri
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David represents corporate and individual clients in a wide range of matters such as contracts, leases, employee disputes, business purchases and sales, corporate litigation, insurance, family law/divorce and related litigation. He has helped companies achieve benefits via appeals related to property and manufacturer taxes, sales/use and excise taxes along with consultation regarding registration and license matters. David can also defend against challenges initiated by State, Local and Federal tax departments in tax compliance controversies. He has served in corporate roles including those of Accounting Controller, Business Owner, Chief Financial Officer, and State and Local Tax Consultant. As a result, he appreciates what consumers of legal services seek. David has also served as a Board Member for various charitable and corporate entities in numerous industries. David implements an interdisciplinary approach to his clients' legal matters by working closely with their client's executives, in-house counsel, operating personnel and other consultants. He also staffs matters with other attorneys at UGBB to leverage diverse experiences in business litigation, personal injury, divorce, real estate, trusts, wills and probate estates for purposes of planning and resolving disputes. David's varied experience combined with a spirit of collaboration, allow him to bring a comprehensive perspective to his clients' cases. As one of the firm's partners, he seeks practical, cost-effective resolutions, while keeping in mind the long-term implications of each matter.

Education
University of Missouri - St. Louis
B.S. | Accounting
Honors: Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Fraternity, Cum laude
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M.A. | Master of Accountancy
Honors: Gamma Beta Phi Honorary Fraternity, Summa cum laude
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Saint Louis University School of Law
J.D.
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Professional Experience
Partner
Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke
Current
Our lead tax practice attorney, David K. Adam, has an accounting background to supplement his law license, and served as a CFO, business developer and tax consultant for over twenty-five years. He has worked with companies ranging in size from small firms to multi-nationals. He cooperates with the UGBB team to provide services ranging from investigations, to interpretation of tax codes, to aggressive advocacy and representation at hearings. UGBB can be retained on an hourly or contingency basis
Awards
St. Louis Chancellor Service Award
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Presidential Citation Award
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Professional Associations
Bar Association of Missouri
Member
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Bar Association of St. Louis Missouri
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Missouri
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U.S. Tax Court
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Practice Areas
    Tax Law
    Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Areas
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Property Tax Appeals
  • Business Sales, Mergers/Acquisitions
  • Business Purchases, Acquisitions
  • Bank Workouts
  • Back Taxes, Taxpayer Advocate
Websites & Blogs
Website
Attorney and Firm Website
Contact & Map
Dowtown Location
906 Olive Street
Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63101
Toll-Free: (888) 445-2353
Telephone: (314) 621-9550
Fax: (314) 621-2697
Clayton Location
8000 Maryland Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
Toll-Free: (888) 445-2353
Telephone: (314) 621-9550
Fax: (314) 621-2697
Uthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke
906 Olive Street - Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63101
Telephone: (314) 621-9550