David W. Hotes

David Hotes brings a wealth of transactional and tax planning experience to the Firm, derived from his prior work experience as a CPA for a Big Six Firm and as a business and transactional lawyer for several large downtown firms. Throughout his career, Mr. Hotes has focused his practice on counseling clients with regard to planning and structuring their commercial and business transactions to achieve his clients' goals while minimizing the legal risks and tax implications thereof.

• Domestic and international transactions and restructurings;
  
• Drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements, stock purchase deals and other combination and recapitalization transactions;
  
• Tax and business planning for various entities, from publicly traded concerns to individual taxpayers;
  
• Drafting and negotiation of employment agreements, independent contractor agreements and guidance regarding resolution of employment-related disputes;
  
• Counseling regarding sophisticated real estate transactions, including Section 1031 like-kind exchanges;
  
• Advising clients regarding the raising of venture capital and the negotiation and documentation of such financings; and
  
• Representations surrounding federal and state taxation audits, including negotiations of settlements.

• Maryland State Bar Association
  
• Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Association
  
• District of Columbia Bar Association

• Entrepreneurs of All Stripes
  
• Small and Medium-Sized Emerging Companies
  
• High-Tech Companies, including Software Developers and Licensors
  
• Computer and Technology Consultants and Independent Contractors
  
• Retailers covering a Wide Range of Products & Services
  
• Professionals - Individuals and Groups of Doctors, Lawyers, Paralegals, Accountants, Engineers, Realtors, Financial Planners
  
• Real Estate Developers, Investors and Arbitrageurs, Landlords and Tenants
  
• Biotechnology Companies
  
• Trade Service Businesses
  
• Manufacturers
  
• Restaurateurs
  
• Franchisors & Franchisees
  
• Health Care-Related Companies
  
• Government Contractors
  
• Non-Profit Companies