Established in 1975, Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP is a highly respected, multi-disciplinary, full-service law firm that helps clients resolve legal and government relations challenges, from the routine to the complex. The firm’s stellar reputation as a sophisticated commercial litigation firm that is also seasoned in traditional legal transactional matters, solutions-driven government relations, and creative public affairs is unparalleled among middle-market law firms in New York. DHC has five offices located in New York City, NY, Albany, NY, Washington, D.C., White Plains, NY and Palm Beach, FL. DHCs legal team approach, combined with an ability to successfully lobby at the local, city, state, and federal levels enables it to address each client’s specific concerns and provide a unique perspective.

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The Restaurant Operating Agreement: 10 Clauses That Prevent Partner Disasters

The Restaurant Operating Agreement: 10 Clauses That Prevent Partner Disasters By Andreas Koutsoudakis, Partner | Hospitality and Restaurant Law An operating agreement (for an LLC) or shareholders’ agreement (for a corporation) is where you and your partners decide how the relationship really works....

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DHC Attends New York Law School Policy Briefing

DHC Attends New York Law School Policy Briefing Photo (L–R): NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin; Melissa Chapman-Samad, DHC Associate Director for Government Relations December 10, 2025 – DHC’s Associate Director for Government Relations, Melissa Chapman-Samad, attended New York Law School’s Policy Briefing...

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How to Split the Pie: Equity, “Sweat” Ownership, and Investors in Restaurant Deals

How to Split the Pie: Equity, “Sweat” Ownership, and Investors in Restaurant Deals By Andreas Koutsoudakis, Partner | Hospitality and Restaurant Law Restaurant deals almost always involve some mix of: A chef or operator contributing sweat and expertise, One or more money partners,...

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Client Spotlight: DHC Supports Small Businesses with Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: DHC Supports Local Businesses with Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Photo (L–R): Mark Caserta (BCC); Melissa Chapman-Samad (DHC); Jonah Warner (Congressional Aide); Camille Hastick (BCC); Anthony Williams (Therapy Wine Bar 2.0); Nicole Henderson (Cross River Bank); Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman;...

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