Testimonials
"I have worked with David for over 10 years. David has not only been an outstanding Business Advisor for Myself and our Companies, but I considered him a good Friend. I would advise anyone looking to establish a sound Business Advisor to utilize David and his Firm."
Richard Cleveland
Treasurer/Co-Founder, Bayview Services Inc.
"Throughout our successful ESOP transaction, David was not only 'on spot' with his guidance but also our #1 cheerleader."
Mike Howard
President, Howard Building Corporation
"David is a highly-skilled ERISA defense lawyer with substantial experience in dealing with private plaintiff actions as well as US Department of Labor audits, investigations and lawsuits. His extensive ESOP transaction experience provides him with a special perspective in handling these matters. He leads his collaborative team in effectively representing clients fully and completely."
Gregory Brown
"David Johanson is a master in his field. His advice in setting up our company ESOT was accurate, and invaluable. His ability to explain some very complex financial maneuvers in an understandable fashion was invaluable. His expertise guiding us through helped what was an excellent, but initially very intimidating, sale of our company is unmatched."
Roy Helsing
CEO, The Helsing Group, Inc.
"Excellent lawyer and advisor who puts his client’s interests first in achieving practical results. Has an outstanding team working with him."
Bruce Jacobson
CEO, People Care Holdings, Inc.
"The owners of the company I was with were reviewing diversification options and I hired David to perform a full scale ESOP feasibility study for the company. David proved to be an expert in the field, provided an objective analysis of the pros and cons of an ESOP, helped me work through the micro details of the analysis - financial, legal and operational - and maintained an understanding of the big picture of the objectives of the shareholder. He gave an effective and well received presentation to the board. I would highly recommend to anyone considering an ESOP to hire David as their attorney."
John Doering
Group Controller, RR Donnelley
"David is one of the brightest and most creative legal professionals I have ever known. He has helped mutual clients through some very complex transactions and has always been responsive to any question or issue I have had. I would highly recommend David."
Charlie Hoffmann
Managing Director and Partner, Marcum Wealth
"David handled all aspects of establishing an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) for our company. He is a nationally recognized expert in the field. He led us through the tricky legal details of establishing and implementing the plan. He also handled the plan termination once we sold our company."
Mark Battey
Co-founder and Owner, Miramar Farms, Inc.
"David is an excellent attorney and deal maker. He watches every detail while painting corporate visions with a broad brush. He develops and adheres to line management."
Jay Knoblett
Owner, Arlington Scott and Investment Banking Consultant