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Martin Pangrace and Catherine McCain Presenting at AIA Contract Document Workshop - September 26, 2017

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Martin Pangrace, a Partner in BMD's Construction Practice Group and Catherine McCain, Of Counsel in the firm's Litigation Group, will be speaking at the upcoming AIA Contract Document Workshop on September 26, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Martin focuses on commercial litigation and construction law. He represents clients including owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in state and federal court litigation and in arbitration, mediation and administrative proceedings involving business disputes and construction matters.

Catherine practices in the Firm’s Litigation Group. She has managed a broad range of commercial litigation, negotiations and business counseling as a former partner in a general trial practice group for a large law firm in Chicago. Catherine’s experience includes representing clients in state and federal court proceedings, including the defeat of class certification, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings.  Catherine also served as Senior Counsel for Abbott Laboratories in the litigation practice group, directing the strategy of a variety of matters including fraud, breach of 

BMD concentrates its practice areas in business law, commercial lending and corporate finance, health law, commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, probate administration, estate and succession planning and taxation. BMD is dedicated to aligning the incentives of legal professionals and their clients by combining creative problem-solving skills with extensive and sophisticated legal and business experience.  Our distinction is the firm’s unique marriage of successful entrepreneurs and developers combined with nationally recognized leaders in the tax, education, manufacturing, litigation, and health care fields in providing high-quality legal services and business advice to our clients.

Empowering Women in Law: Insights from BMD’s Leadership

In honor of International Women's Day, we spoke with Amanda Waesch and Jeana Singleton, two women who have built successful healthcare law practices and emerged as leaders at BMD. Through their candid Q&A, they share their personal journeys, challenges, and insights on mentorship, imposter syndrome, and empowering the next generation of female attorneys.

Get to Know BMD: Kate Crawford

Our "Get to Know BMD" series highlights the professionals who make our firm thrive. In this edition, we feature Attorney Kate Crawford, a healthcare law attorney whose passion for compliance stems from her background in the nonprofit sector. Learn more about her journey, what she enjoys about practicing law, and her goals for the year.

Travis and Taylor's Terrible Title Trouble, Trouble, Trouble...

In his featured article for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, BMD Partner Scott Heasley presents a creative and insightful analysis of title disputes and insurance defense ethics through a fictional narrative. In "Travis and Taylor's Terrible Title Trouble, Trouble, Trouble...," Scott imagines pop culture icons Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce navigating a complex legal battle over the ownership of their newly purchased condo. The article delves into the ethical challenges insurance defense firms face when managing title claims, drawing attention to the importance of professional judgment and proper legal procedures. With an engaging storyline and practical legal insights, the piece offers valuable lessons for professionals in the field.

Get to Know BMD: Jeff Joseph Jr.

The "Get to Know BMD" series offers a closer look at the professionals behind BMD's success. In this spotlight, meet Attorney Jeff Joseph Jr., a dedicated intellectual property lawyer with a strong connection to innovation and engineering. Jeff shares insights into his practice, what inspires his work, and his unique background as an engineer-turned-lawyer. He also reveals his passion for soccer and musical talent as a multi-instrumentalist.

The Secret to a Strong(er) Capital Stack

BMD attended the annual New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Conference held by Novogradac & Company LLP in New Orleans. The event spotlighted the NMTC program, which encourages private investment in low-income communities through a 39% tax credit over seven years. The complex NMTC structure requires collaboration among qualified businesses (QALICBs), community development entities (CDEs), and investors. With the Fund’s recent double allocation announcement, now is an ideal time for eligible businesses to explore NMTCs to enhance their capital stacks.