Legal Representation of the Modular Housing Industry

Steve has represented Modular Manufacturers, Builders, Building Supply Companies, Modular Installers, Crane Companies and Modular Transportation Companies for almost 30 years, both as the Executive Director and Legal Counsel for a national modular housing trade association and in his Private Law Practice.

MODULAR SALES AND USE TAX

Steve is perhaps the Country’s foremost expert in modular housing sales and use tax and can assist your company in making sure you are collecting and remitting the appropriate tax in any state you do business in. Every state is different and a mistake in this area can be extremely costly. Steve has also assisted modular companies in state sales tax audits and has also litigated modular sales and use tax disputes

MODULAR LITIGATION

Steve has represented modular companies both as Plaintiffs and Defendants. Many of the suits Steve has been involved with involve disputes where a manufacturer, builder or building supply company has not been paid and now has to file suit to collect money owed. On the other side, many modular companies get drawn into law suits where they were not the liable party. Whether you have the need to initiate litigation or to defend against a suit, Steve has the knowledge, expertise and experience to represent your company.

MODULAR CONTRACTS

Steve has reviewed, drafted and revised contracts for every aspects of the modular industry. Having been involved in litigation of many modular disputed, Steve has a thorough understanding of what needs to be in your contract to help prevent law suits and to protect your company in the event you are sued.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, BANKRUPTCY

 Steve has successfully represented parties and companies both in selling and buying modular businesses, including buying companies in chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization and assisting to work out of financial difficulties.

 GENERAL BUSINESS CONSULTING  

 Whether you have a legal problem or need business advice in running or growing you modular business, Steve can help.  

EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY

Having been involved in the Modular Housing industry for so long, Steve qualifies as an expert witness and can help your company if you are already involved in a suit and need expert legal testimony at trial.

 LEGISLATIVE AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

 If you company is trying to get a law introduced or changed, or has a regulatory issue, Steve has over 20 years experience in working with state legislators and regulators. Give him a call if you have questions on how to get started or proceed.

Whatever your modular legal need, give Steve a call for an initial consultation on how you should move forward.