Dave Seitter simplifies complex business issues critical to his clients' transactions and responds rapidly to provide legal counseling to dynamic business situations. Believing that wealth strategies and protections must be balanced to get the job done, Dave champions the most valuable solutions for clients. Embracing the need for the best client experience, Dave mobilizes the resources needed including tapping into the deep bench strength of Spencer Fane's attorneys, to deliver the assurance, value, and top-flight results his clients expect. As an advisor to business owners, C-Suite executives and high net worth individuals, Dave has been viewed as a thought leader by bringing innovative approaches and actionable solutions to clients. This same agility allows Dave to effectively and efficiently respond to the wide range of surprises and disputes encountered in his clients' businesses. Dave's entrepreneurial slant, depth of experience and national network of specialists positions him as the go-to source for counsel - his results are both innovative and practical. Dave has a diverse client base with clients spanning a vast business spectrum. His clients include a global, award winning technical firm; specialty contractors for major venues & projects in our largest cities; military logistical support, a prominent marketing organization and international manufacturing concerns. His clients are deeply involved in a variety of sectors including oil, construction, manufacturing, technology, retail, and distribution. Highlights of Dave Seitter's experience include:*Counseling and advising companies in the Middle East, Asia and Europe doing business in the United States. PRESENTATIONS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTSSpeaking Engagements: *Moderator and Presenter, 2006 Midwest Construction Conference Publications:Construction ExecutiveThe Construction Lawyer, Journal of the ABA Forum on the Construction IndustryBuildings Magazine*"Finding The Trusted Business Advisor: The Key To Building A Successful Construction Company" (IQPC Commercial Construction Law Seminar, July, 2006) EventsPast EventsOctober 1, 2015 01:30 - 04:30 Transition & Next Generation Planning for the A/E/C Industry This event is hosted by accounting provider CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (MHM) and law firm Spencer Fane. Together, they invite you to join them for an afternoon seminar focused on the accounting and legal challenges companies in the A/E/C industry may encounter when faced with transition and next generation planningSeminarAugust 19, 2014 SEMINAR: Learn How to Succeed in Government Contracts If you've shied away from government contracts in the past, this free seminar will give you a working knowledge of how to succeed when working with the government.Seminar Experience*Guided multiple business owners through the handling of claims asserted by dissenting shareholders. NewsAugust 26, 2015 Dave Seitter weighs in on partnership pitfalls Apex Business Advisors, a consulting firm that helps business owners with mergers, acquisitions, and sales of businesses, recently interviewed Spencer Fane Partner Dave Seitter about the leading causes of partnership disputes and how to avoid them. PublicationsJune 13, 2015 Home Builder's Stormwater Violations at Construction Sites Result in $1 Million Enforcement Settlement A residential home builder, Garden Homes, has agreed to resolve alleged stormwater violations with the EPA and U.S. Department of Justice, according to a June 8, 2015, Federal Register Notice. The settlement involves a civil penalty of $225, 000 and a Supplemental Environmental Project valued at $780, 000 involving the acquisition of 108 acres of land for preservation.April 27, 2014 Renovation Contractor's Lead-Paint Violations at Three Homes Lead to $500, 000 Penalty and Comprehensive Compliance Program The U.S. Justice Department, EPA, and Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, have entered into a Consent Decree to resolve alleged violations of the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program requirements, according to an April 24, 2014 notice in the Federal Register. The allegations, associated with violations at three home sites, require Lowe's to pay a $500, 000 civil penalty and implement a comprehensive compliance program.March 23, 2014 Construction Site Stormwater: Turbidity Numeric Criteria Out, BMPs In On March 6, 2014, EPA published its final rule for construction activities which will require the use of best management practices (BMPs) in lieu of numeric criteria for turbidity.August 31, 2013 OSHA Proposing to Adopt Stricter Silica Dust Exposure Limits and Work Practice Standards On August 23, 2013, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking designed to reduce the permissible exposure limit (PEL) associated with silica dust exposure. OSHA is proposing a new PEL for respirable crystalline silica (quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite) of 50 I1/4g/m3 in the general industry, construction, and shipyard sectors, a standard anywhere from two to five times more stringent than current PELs that date back to 1971.July 7, 2013 Stormwater Penalty Exceeds $475, 000 for Three Road Construction Sites The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has entered into a federal Consent Decree with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve construction stormwater violations under the Clean Water Act. The Consent Decree, published in the Federal Register on Monday, July 8, 2013, and lodged in federal court on July 1, requires KDOT to pay a civil penalty of $477, 500. May 15, 2013 Are Commercial Buildings and Public Buildings a Lead-Paint Hazard? Contractors Could be Impacted by Renovation Regulations Contemplated by EPA Today's guest post is courtesy of Andrew Brought, a partner with Spencer Fane Britt & Browne, LLP's Environmental Group.If you manage or perform renovations, repairs, or painting activities on the exterior or interior of public building or commercial buildings, you should be aware that EPA is currently evaluating whether and how to regulate such activities in public buildings or commercial buildings constructed before 1978 that pose lead-based paint hazards. On Monday, May 13, 2013, EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register that it is seeking public comment on this topic until July 12, 2013, and will host a public meeting at EPA's headquarters on June 26, 2013.May 2, 2013 OSHA Cites Fracking Company for Confined Space Worker Fatality OSHA has issued nine serious safety violations to First Choice Energy of Minot, North Dakota, following an employee fatality after the worker was caught in the agitator of an oil-field vacuum truck storage tank.January 21, 2013 Road Construction Contractor to Pay $735, 000 Fine for Stormwater Discharges On January 3, 2013, a general contractor for the Oregon Department of Transportation, Granite Construction Co., settled allegations of Clean Water Act stormwater permit discharge violations for $735, 000. The settlement is currently subject to a 30-day comment period as reflected in the January 18, 2013, federal register notice. June 5, 2012 Distinguishing the Relationship Between Subtractors and General Contractors Ribarchak v. Municipal Authority of the City of Monongahela (Penn.), a prime contractor submitted a bid to a public authority, identifying a specific subcontractor in its bid. The public authority accepted the prime's bid and awarded it a contract. The prime later substituted the named subcontractor with another subcontractor, and the named subcontractor sued for breach of contract. Read moreRead less .show-less-about { max-height: unset !important;; } .hide-content-layer { display:none !important; }