Wasinger Daming, LC

BANKRUPTCY LAW

Do you find yourself in a bankruptcy situation, either as a possible debtor with a mountain of debts or as a creditor trying to protect collateral and collect an account?

The laws surrounding bankruptcy are quite complex and they’re constantly evolving. Simply determining which type of bankruptcy is right for you can be a tremendous challenge. But that’s precisely where Wasinger Daming can assist.

Our attorneys will provide you with guidance every step of the way, assisting with the filing process and providing answers to questions such as:

• Which form of bankruptcy best suits your situation?
• Which debts can be included in the bankruptcy?
• Which assets are non-exempt from seizure and sale in order to pay off creditors?
• How can I defend against a trustee’s demand to pay back a “preference”?
• How can I ensure a plan in chapters 11, 12, or 13 pays my secured claim the amount that the law provides?

At Wasinger Daming, our bankruptcy attorneys have over 30 years’ experience in all forms of bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13, representing debtors, creditors, trustees, creditors’ committees, and the United States Trustee. We work with a range of clients, including individuals, corporations, small businesses and non-profit groups, among others.

REAL ESTATE LAW

Do you own a residential or commercial property? Are you in the process of buying or selling property? If so, you may encounter issues related to real estate law, such as long-paid liens that were never released on the public records, equitable claims, undivided interests, probate proceedings, and other complexities that arise in disputes over land ownership and land usage.

At Wasinger Daming, we have a seasoned team of attorneys who practice in real estate law, which requires a unique blend of knowledge concerning local, state and federal property laws.
Our legal team can provide help with a variety of different legal matters, including:

• Disputes over contingencies expressed in contracts for sale or purchase of property;
• Representation of condominium and homeowners’ associations;
• Legal proceedings relating to restrictive covenants, homeowners’ association rights and duties, environmental and other land use restrictions, and zoning;
• Commercial leases and evaluation of the most effective remedies for breaches that avoid the traps of common law and statutes;
• Adverse possession and prescriptive easements;
• Issues related to access, public ways, abandonment of public ways, and establishing private roads;
• Mechanic’s liens and other liens on real estate.

These are just a few of the many issues that can be addressed by Wasinger Daming’s real estate attorneys.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Commercial litigation can be a complex process. The areas of law in which the disputes arise can range from consumer protection laws and common law contracts to specialized arenas such as franchising, condominium and homeowners’ associations, and privacy concerns. Wasinger Daming’s experienced commercial litigation attorneys can assist, providing you with the guidance your company needs.

Our attorneys have represented clients in many different commercial litigation situations, including, but not limited to:

• Corporate, real estate, and other transactions and contracts, corresponding litigation over such;
• HIPAA and other electronic records privacy compliance; and
• Reasonable accommodations of disability under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Missouri Human Rights Act, and other statutes;

At Wasinger Daming, our attorneys represent commercial clients in a range of proceedings. They are experienced in alternative dispute resolution by arbitration and mediation as well as litigation in court. Our lawyers work with all sizes of businesses, from independent small businesses and owner-operators, to large corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and beyond.

If you require help with an issue involving commercial litigation, turn to the seasoned attorneys who work at Wasinger Daming. Call (314) 961-0400.

BANKING AND FINANCE

Banks and other lenders face unique legal challenges. The experienced team of attorneys at Wasinger Daming is available to assist with the complexities of finance and banking law.

Our clients encounter legal issues stemming from a variety of statutes, regulations, and common-law technicalities, including such questions arising under:

• RESPA, TILA, Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, and other legislation, as interpreted by ever-changing requirements of regulatory agencies;
• Privacy rights and concomitant lenders’ duties under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, federal agency regulations, and state law;
• Liability for forged and fraudulent checks drawn on customers’ accounts, or for check-kiting schemes perpetrated by depositors;
• Collecting loans purchased from other lenders or from the FDIC as Receiver, and the unique protections offered by the D’Oensch Duhme Doctrine and other legal principles; and
• Claims by married spouse guarantors for violations of Regulation B (EOCA).
• Litigation over all facets of banking and financial laws.

The experienced attorneys at Wasinger Daming can provide expert guidance and advocacy concerning these matters and the related areas of law, including property and corporate law, that often arise with them. We provide our clients with comprehensive consultation and representation on matters affecting lending relationships.

If you require help with a financial and banking-related legal matter, contact the attorneys at Wasinger Daming by calling (314) 961-0400.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

The activities of local, state and federal government’s administrative agencies must adhere to the regulations outlined in administrative laws.

These laws govern a range of different areas, such as the
decision-making process and proceedings of city and municipal government committees and boards, tribunals, and government agencies overseeing regulatory matters such as immigration, trade, police law, broadcasting and beyond.

Administrative law involves the adjudication, rule-making and the enforcement of activities of government agencies too. This branch of law is extremely complex, as it entails regulations that may vary at
local, state and federal levels. The attorneys at Wasinger Daming are well-versed in these matters and we are available to provide consultations, legal advice and representation.

If you require assistance, contact Wasinger Daming by calling (314)961-0400.