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David J. Dorne
Business Department Chairman
David J. Dorne is a Senior Partner and Chairman of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek’s Business Department. His practice emphasizes private client transactions, including tax advice and business planning, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and health care law.
Education Background
Mr. Dorne received his Bachelor of Science Degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois in 1969 and holds a Masters Degree from the London School of Economics. He received his law degree, cum laude, from Boston University in 1973.
Employment Background
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Dorne was with the New York law firm of White and Case.
Representative Matters
- Recently completed creation of venture funds in excess of $350 million
- Handled the negotiation, structuring and documentation of complex relationships among private equity funds and their investment managers, trading counterparties, and investor, including development of selection matrix for fund investment
- Counseled high net worth families and individuals on asset distribution, wealth management, and family office issues
- Represented a regional distribution center in a $300 million sale to a Fortune 500 company
- Represented a San Diego corporation in the conduit financing of $250 million of real estate
- Representation of clients in the acquisition, sale, leasing, financing and construction of major office, hotel, industrial buildings and retail shopping centers
- Handled the successful merger of a regional specialty group of physicians into an integrated provider group
Professional Affiliations & Admissions
- State Bar of California
- San Diego County Bar Association
- State Bar of New York
- Personal Income Tax Subcommittee of the California State Bar (Past Chair)
Community Affiliations
- Past President of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- Frequent lecturer for the California Continuing Education of the Bar
Professional Awards & Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America, Tax Law category
- Southern California Super Lawyers - San Diego Edition
- Who’s Who in America
