Atty. David M. Levine
David is chair of Cohen and Wolf's Business & Corporate, Physicians' Practices Groups, and a member of the Real Estate and Commercial Lending Groups. He is a pragmatic, detail-oriented deal-maker who spends much of his time quarterbacking, negotiating and documenting transactions of diverse deal sizes and subject matter.
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David M. Levine is a Principal based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Cohen and Wolf, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1987), and New York (1988). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Brandeis University (A.B., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David is chair of Cohen and Wolf's Business & Corporate, Physicians' Practices Groups, and a member of the Real Estate and Commercial Lending Groups
- He is a pragmatic, detail-oriented deal-maker who spends much of his time quarterbacking, negotiating and documenting transactions of diverse deal sizes and subject matter
- With over three decades of experience, a meaningful percentage of David’s practice is devoted to the legal relationships involving healthcare entities and the entrepreneurial professionals who comprise them
- David chairs the Business Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association
- He previously co-chaired the CBA’s LLC Subcommittee that re-wrote Connecticut’s LLC law which became effective July 1, 2017
- David is a member of the American, New York and Greater Bridgeport Bar Associations and the American and Connecticut Health Lawyers Associations
- He speaks to business and legal audiences about the Connecticut Uniform Limited Liability Company Act as well as physician practice and closely-held business issues
- David is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York and the U.S
- District Court, District of Connecticut
- David currently chairs the Board of Directors of the Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) and serves on the Executive Committee of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC), championing economic development initiatives in the Greater Bridgeport area
- He previously chaired Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District, a special taxing district spearheading Bridgeport’s downtown renaissance
- David is recognized as a leading lawyer in Connecticut in the area of Corporate/M&A (2016-2018 editions) and Healthcare (2012-2018 editions) by Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business, whose sources state that he is a "great negotiator", does "exemplary work" and "is always ahead of the game, anticipating client needs"
- CREDENTIALS HONORS & AWARDS Chambers USA, Healthcare, 2012-2018 Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A, 2016-2018 Connecticut Super Lawyers, Business & Corporate, 2014-2019 Martindale Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • LLCs 2.0: Member Disputes & Drafting Tips to Avoid Them CBA Law Center, 03.23.2018 • Ethical Considerations for a Business Divorce (CLE) Connecticut Bar Association, 11.2017 • New Connecticut Uniform LLC Act - What You Need to Know Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, 10.19.2016 • New Connecticut Uniform LLC Act - What You Need to Know (CLE) Connecticut Bar Association, 09.19.2016 • Start Ups CTech Lunch Series, 01.18.2011 PUBLICATIONS • The Connecticut Uniform Limited Liability Company Act Connecticut Lawyer CLC Special Issue, 2017 • Letter of Intent 06.01.2011 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO), Chairman Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC), Executive Committee Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District, Past Chairman Jewish Home for the Elderly of Fairfield County, Inc., Men's Club, Past Chairman RECREATIONAL INTERESTS A skilled and passionate keyboardist since childhood, David enjoys playing folk and Americana rock and blues music in cover bands at any opportunity
- PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association • Business Law Section, Chair New York Bar Association Greater Bridgeport Bar Association American Health Lawyers Association Connecticut Health Lawyers Association
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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