David Dratch Email & Phone Number

Devon, Pennsylvania, United States

Focuses practice on real estate transactional work, zoning and land use law in Pennsylvania and beyond. With over 12 years of experience as in-house counsel to a diversified Pennsylvania real estate developer and as a small business owner, brings significant practical knowledge to working with clients. Real estate transactional experience includes drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, construction agreements, easement agreements, financing arrangements, a variety of leasing transactions for retail, industrial and office space on both the Landlord and Tenant side, service agreements, approval documentation, and managing numerous residential, commercial and industrial land development projects. Understands the zoning and land development process well and has successfully navigated a range of zoning board hearings. Also has considerable experience handling real estate tax appeals.

Devon, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Focused practice on real estate and corporate transactional work in Pennsylvania and beyond. Real estate transactional experience included drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, financing arrangements, a variety of leasing transactions for retail and office space. Corporate transactional experience included drafting and negotiating corporate formation documents and resolutions, employment agreements and termination agreements.

80 W. Lancaster Avenue, 4Th Floor, Devon, Pa 19333

2550 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19114

Oversaw all aspects of individually owned and operated quick-service restaurant, including without limitation: daily management of approximately 13 staff employees; marketing, advertising, sales, promotional activities; purchasing; inventory; payroll; scheduling; corporate matters; general bookkeeping including accounts payable and receivable; quality control; cash management; tax preparation; staffing; policy enforcement; and miscellaneous restaurant management. Was responsible for business development and maintaining relationships with individual and corporate patrons of the restaurant.

2550 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19114

Oversaw all aspects of individually owned and operated dessert shop, including without limitation: daily management of approximately 7 staff employees; marketing, advertising, sales, promotional activities; purchasing; inventory; payroll; scheduling; corporate matters; general bookkeeping including accounts payable and receivable; quality control; cash management; tax preparation; staffing; policy enforcement; and miscellaneous restaurant management. Was responsible for business development and maintaining relationships with individual and corporate patrons of the restaurant.

East Norriton, Pa

Negotiated and drafted real estate and corporate transactional documents for commercial, residential and industrial land development projects, including but not limited to: approval documentation; agreements of sale; lease agreements and related documentation; construction agreements; and financing documentation. Conducted zoning board hearings, land development meetings and tax assessment appeal hearings. Coordinated the conveyancing of residential and commercial loans, sales and acquisitions. Performed legal research on emerging real estate issues. Managed all litigation matters regarding construction, landlord/tenant, negligence, mechanics lien, and contract disputes. Prepared responses to discovery requests and pleadings. Attended district justice municipal court hearings. Analyzed due diligence materials and Prepared land development applications. Developed internal systems to track approvals for development projects. conducted weekly project status meetings.

East Norriton, Pa

Greater Philadelphia Area

Attended various litigation hearings and conferences in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks and Chester Counties. Conducted depositions of plaintiffs, defendants and witnesses, and prepared and responded to discovery requests. Prepared and responded to litigation pleadings and discovery documentation. Negotiated settlement agreements. Attended client meetings and prepared litigation status reports for clients.

Doctor Of Law (Jd)

Honorable Mention, First Year Best Brief Section Competition: 2000. Dean’s List: 2001-2002.

B.A., Cum Laude, American Studies, Business

Activities and Societies: Member of the Skidmore College Periclean Honor Society, Skidmore College Club Hockey Team

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