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David J. Espin

Attorney at Law




Assistant

Samantha Liedtke
sliedtke@petriepettit.com



Attorney Dave Espin focuses his practice on business law, with an emphasis on business formation, corporate transactions, business bankruptcy and workouts. Dave acts as general counsel for businesses of all sizes and understands the various legal and practical issues that companies face every day.

Dave works with business owners to determine the best ways to form, structure and operate their companies. This includes drafting vital documents such as operating agreements, non-competes, non-disclosure agreements, and employee contracts. Dave also advises and assists companies with sales, mergers, and acquisitions.

As debtor's counsel in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, Dave has steered companies and individuals involved in real estate, manufacturing, trucking, contracting, farming, and mining to successful reorganizations. In addition, he helps many clients avoid bankruptcy by using his bankruptcy experience and acumen as leverage to negotiate resolutions in various litigation settings such as complex business disputes, foreclosures, companies facing tax issues, and commercial loan negotiations.

I highly recommend Dave. He helped with contract review for acquisition, financing, and operation of our manufactured housing communities. He was thoughtful, knowledgeable, prompt and proactive. He distilled complex legal items so that we can understand and make a decision. He also stayed on items and made sure things did not fall through the cracks. His approaches were especially helpful for complex transactions involving many parties and procedures. I look forward to continuing to work with him.

Jae Cho

Areas of Practice

Admissions

  • State of Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

Education

  • Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2008
  • Ohio University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2005

Professional & Civic Activities

  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Milwaukee Bar Association
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee